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After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)
After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again) | Dan Santat
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From the New York Times-bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend comes the inspiring epilogue to the beloved classic nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty.Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened after? Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's poignant tale follows Humpty Dumpty, an avid bird watcher whose favorite place to be is high up on the city wall--that is, until after his famous fall. Now terrified of heights, Humpty can longer do many of the things he loves most.Will he summon the courage to face his fear?This masterful picture book will remind readers of all ages that Life begins when you get back up.
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Hannahhh7
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After the fall by Dan Santat is a fiction book about the classic character Humpty Dumpty. Instead of just talking about his fall, it goes through and talks about how he got back up again, recovered from his fall, and learned to fly. It was published in 2017. It was the 2019 winner of the Indie Discovery Book Awards. I think this is a great way to talk to children about trying again even after having a scare.

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GatheringBooks
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#SpringIntoReading Day 18: The story tells the aftermath of what happened to our hero, Humpty Dumpty, After the #Fall. The men from The Kings County Hospital patched him up well and good, but as the image above says: “There were some parts that couldn‘t be healed with bandages and glue.” An extraordinary story of courage, self-determination, and resolve to not allow one‘s anxieties to rule one‘s entire life. My review: https://wp.me/pDlzr-hvS

vkois88 How cute... love the message about anxiety 6y
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Channing_Austin
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After the Fall How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again by Dan Santat is truly an inspiring story. I would use this book as a RA or recommend it to a student who may be going through a rough time (IR). This PB is an adaptation of the classic Humpty Dumpty story (TL). #LAE3414Sp19

Channing_Austin This resource provides discussion questions that students can answer during a RA. I think I would also come up with my own HOT questions as well. https://www.floridamediaed.org/uploads/6/1/4/2/61420659/after_the_fall.pdf ESOL Strategy 3: Encourage self-talk (positive thinking). UDL Principle 9.2: Facilitate personal coping skills and strategies. 6y
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hkeiger
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Everybody knows the tale of how Humpty Dumpty fell off the wall, but his life after the fall is a tale not too many people know! After Taylor presented this book in class, I just HAD to read it for myself. This fun twist on a classic TL tale would be a great addition to your classroom library, and would even be used as a great S! #LAE3414sp19

hkeiger I am all about cross-curricular learning, and any chance I get to use a children‘s PB to integrate another subject in my class is a winner in my eyes! I would use this book to emphasize certain science standards. I would have my students conduct different experiments to test how different variables affect the egg‘s fall! Having students design and conduct experiments would be so much fun for students while still integrating reading/science! 6y
hkeiger More classroom activities are included at: http://www.theclassroombookshelf.com/2017/10/after-the-fall-how-humpty-dumpty-go... (ESOL 17, 39, 41, 44, UDL 4.1, 5.3) 6y
Edenmonet I‘ve read this book before and it is so cute! I really liked your lesson plan and how it has opportunity to integrate this book into different subjects. I really liked the science one about testing to see what conditions can break and egg, students would love that! 6y
DrSpalding You have selected high-quality books Haley! You have utilized a variety of resources. Again loving the cross curricular learning that you too are passionate about. 6y
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taywise393
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This Caldecott winner TL children‘s book such a cute book that extends from the story Humpty Dumpty. In this book, Humpty Dumpty is scared to live his life and super scared of heights. He one days gets the courage to go up on the wall and when he‘s up on the wall there is a twist that no one expects. This would be great as a SR for the class. A lesson that would work great for this book is to teach students the format of a story.

taywise393 I would give students a copy of this worksheet and do it as a class and go over each piece. https://images.app.goo.gl/gAeuVyb9HECwprHg8 In 2018, this book was a NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Winner. ESOL strategies that would work for this is 4 & 6. These are important because of prior knowledge and comprehension. The UDL principles that match are 9.1 and 9.3. #LAE3414SP19 (edited) 6y
giont I like how you shared this book as your book boost in class! I‘ll definitely have to read it, it seems funny. I like how you added how you would use this book in your classroom! Thanks for sharing :) 6y
hkeiger I have to admit, you definitely inspired me to pick this book up and read it for myself! It wasn‘t hard to fall in love with! 6y
wmaxflowers It‘s cool that this was your book boost! I also think your lesson plan would be very helpful in helping the students differentiate between the traditional Humpty Dumpty story and this version! (edited) 6y
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Nutmegnc
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I‘m not crying. You‘re crying.

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cwarnier
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This book was required as a summer reading program for teacher credit. I read it with high hopes, but got to the end and didnt understand the ending.
I even reread it like 5 times, but the ending is so bazaar I just cant get over it.
#worstreads #2018

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KCorter
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Scholastic Book Fair: come for the volunteer hours, stay for the picture book pep talk.

Sydsavvy That is such a cute book! 6y
JackOBotts This is a great story! 📖 6y
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monalyisha
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Making up for all of the spiders I‘ve posted this past week with a super-cute meme.
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Credit: Rachel Greenberg & WholesomeNsuch Art

AmyG I 💗 this. 6y
Bookzombie So cute! 6y
LeahBergen 😂 6y
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heidisreads
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We all know Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, but do you know what happens after Humpty Dumpty decides to face his fear of heights and climb that wall again?!? #KindnessReads #tdscampread18 #bookbento

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heidisreads
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Summer Reading has started at my library and, although it irks the parents, I love seeing kids sprawled on the Library couch and chairs, lost in a book they checked out just minutes ago. #summer #library #raiseareader

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MuddyPuddle
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Limping around after his horrific fall, Humpty Dumpty has become anxious and especially afraid of heights. But he overcomes his fears and the climax is even better than he ever imagined. Great illustrations, and a wonderful moral-based story. #picturebook

PictureandBook Funny story—I totally didn‘t get the ending at first. My kids had to explain it to me 7y
robinb Welcome to Litsy! 😊 7y
readinginthedark My son and I enjoyed this one, and the ending really is crazy! 7y
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Krisjericho
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When we fall, we get back up. A tale of experiencing trauma, facing fears, and overcoming anxiety. I love the lesson, and the art, but when he faces his biggest fear, it seems a bit too easy, according to my child with anxiety. Still a great read, and I wouldn‘t be surprised if it ends up being honored by the Caldecotts.

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LibrarianRyan
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5⭐️ So most people know that Humpty Dumpty sat on the wall, and had a great fall. In this version, all the king's men COULD put Humpty together again. But he wasn't whole, and now he was afraid. He was afraid of heights and of falling. But he was determined to overcome his fears. After all, he had new lessons to learn and goals to reach. The lesson in this book is spot on and well done. I can see this book being around for years to come.

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LibrarianRyan
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I have been in a reading slump. I can't seem to want to read. I don't know if it's life in general with family drama, the picture book project at work that annoys me, or my own picturebook project. So I'm going to try and get myself back in the mood. I'm doing this photo challenge only with my cart is books I have checked out from the library.
#janinbooks18 #anticipatedreads

AmyG May your slump pass quickly. :( 7y
Kaye Gosh I hate reading slumps. Not fun. Hopefully you‘ll find something to snap you out of it soon. 7y
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WanderingBookaneer
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I have no idea how to interpret what I read, but I loved it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Tamra I‘ve read great reviews! 7y
TiffanyLynn I just read this book for story time at my local library. The kids loved it! 7y
MarriedtoMrT It‘s so good! 7y
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MarriedtoMrT
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I think this might‘ve been my favorite picture book of 2017. I really thought it was going to be a cheesy story with fabulous illustrations but it turned out to be a fabulous story with fabulous illustrations. Even at it‘s most surface interpretation, it is a story of getting the courage to try again after a fall but it could be plumbed much deeper for kids who have experienced trauma (IMO). The transformative reward at the end is beautiful.

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SomedayAlmost
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Best review I can give of this cool & pretty book that turns Humpty Dumpy into a tale of resilience? Wee boy likes it so much he sat down to read it at the post office & would not get back up when the line moved! #readingtantrum #kidsbooks #retelling #resilience

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SomedayAlmost
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Santa hit an awesome indie bookstore to celebrate Small Business Saturday! #shopsmall #indiebookstores #kidsbooks

MidnightBookGirl I work at a indie bookstore and yesterday was a blast because of awesome people like you! 7y
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Taylorhenderson3
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I became excited when a classmate read this in class I had to go out and read it to my niece! An inspiring story about Humpty dumpty‘s climb to reach his goal on top of the wall. This is a great way to show kids to always get back up and try again! This TL would be perfect for a S or RT to see his “climb”. UDL: 3.1 of background of the original tale. EL: 4

JordanHull I loved this text when read aloud too, great pick! I liked your UDL because I wouldn‘t have even thought that the story has to be read after the original. I might have assumed they already knew and then the story wouldn‘t have been as impactful. Great post! 7y
CaseyL I‘m glad my storytelling inspired you to read this for your Litsy! This is one of my favorite books now! 7y
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Klewis81
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After I️ Fall, written and illustrated by Dan Santat, tells the sweet story about Humpty Dumpty and his comeback from his embarrassing fall off the wall! This story is great for a read-aloud, as I feel it encourages self-confidence and a belief in ones self! A UDL I️ found was 9.2-9.3, which facilitates personal coping skills as well as self-assessment and reflection. An ESOL that can be applied is 3, which encourages self talk/positive thinking!

Klewis81 Attached is a lesson that can be used in class: http://www.stemread.com/after-the-fall/. #UCFLAE3414F17 7y
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AshleyAA
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After The Fall, a F picture book, by Dan Santat is the story of the well-known Humpty Dumpty, the struggles he faced after his great fall, and how he got back up again. After reading, this book immediately made it to my list of favorites! This heartbreaking, inspirational picture book makes a great RA to teach students that failure happens to everyone, but when they overcome them, they can and will reach new heights.

#UCFLAE3414F17

AshleyAA The link provides possible creative writing prompts you can incorporate in your classroom about failure for students to express how they feel and find ways to rise above adversity. This meets UDL principle 9.2 that relates to facilitating personal coping skills and strategies and EL 3, which relates to encouraging self-talk. (edited) 7y
DrSpalding It is an inspirational picture book. Your egg is too cute. I like the idea of having students write about overcoming failures. 7y
MadisonCarter I am adding this to my stack. I love a good follow up story, especially for TL. I would use preview/review activities with my students before reading this book. Adorable! 7y
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CaseyL
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This TL sequel to Humpty Dumpty is one of my favorite books and is great for S (hint hint). The story of how Humpty Dumpty persevered past his hardships is inspiring and the plot twist ending is so heartwarming! http://www.stemread.com/after-the-fall/ this website includes activities and discussion questions that introduce students to failure and determination. #ucflae3414f17

CaseyL UDL 5.2 use multiple tools for construction and composition can be used when creating a storytelling for this book and during the activities on the stem reads website. EL 17 provide contextual support through audio, visuals, models, demonstrations, realia, body language, and facial expressions can also be used during the storytelling and STEM activities. 7y
DrSpalding A wonderful new book. I believe the copyright is 2017. After having one the Caldecott for Beekle, this author has become quite notable. 7y
AndreaC I think it is so cool how nowadays there are sequels to classic favorites! Definitely would be great to share the original and then this one to children! 7y
KayleeC After seeing your retelling if this sorry in class, I have wanted to buy this book. I think it‘s important to teach children not to give up! 7y
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Jen_Reads
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Today‘s storytime at work. #humptydumpty #dansantat

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Bette
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Funny how after all these years I never wondered what kind of egg Humpty was.
This book clears that up. I kind of just loved it.
❤️👍🥚

EchoLogical This looks awesome and I've never wondered what kind of egg he was either. Lol 7y
Bette @EchoLogical 😂👍 7y
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writek
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One of my favorite books of 2017!
#KBReads #picturebook #newrelease

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Sktrue3
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I am a big fan of Dan Santat. This is one of his best. It's amazing.