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A beautifully illustrated and entertaining retelling of the famous fairytale rhyme of Humpty Dumpty. I loved all the detail within the illustrations. Humpty Dumpty enjoys "Fall" in all the fun ways with warm fall clothing, drinking warm apple cider, enjoying fall activities like apple picking, and playing in the maple leaves, and having a feast with friends. Super cute story.

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I’ve read a lot of fairy tale retellings, but most of them are for YA or adult readers as novels. This creative retelling, “Humpty's Great Fall,” however, is geared specifically for children in a picture book. And kids are going to love it!

Written by Amy Moore, this book offers young children (and adults!) an unexpected twist to the famous Humpty Dumpty tale. Using a play on words and incorporating a myriad of other fairy tale heroes and heroines (e.g., Bo Peep, Little Miss Muffet, and etc.), this picture book steadily builds children’s anticipation using the critically placed repeat sentences:

“…Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty had a great…”

Children know the story, but they will be delighted at how a somewhat sad, lonesome tale turns into joy and friendship, with this book ensuring (with the help of the above sentences) that kids **almost** guessed it right. Humpty’s Dumpty really did have a great fall—just not the “fall” that they’ll expect!

This picture book was illustrated by Josh Cleland, who did a superb job. I especially like his vivid use of color throughout the book. Kids (and adults!) are going to love this book. Moore deserves an A+++ for her vivid imagination.

I received an ARC of “Humpty's Great Fall,” by Amy Moore from NetGalley and Two Lions in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

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I wished to literally be inside this book! I would have loved to be at the table at the end of the book, it was so colourful, looked so cozy, full of love and friendship and positivity leaked through pages!
Humpty Dumpty you have one more thing to do, now come and give me a hug you sweet thing :)

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A Fun Fall Adventure with a Fresh Twist on Humpty Dumpty

In Humpty's Great Fall, Amy Moore reimagines the classic nursery rhyme character in a delightful autumn adventure. Humpty Dumpty is relaxing on his wall when he realizes he's forgotten something important, sparking a journey through his neighborhood to figure it out. With vibrant illustrations by Josh Cleland, the book brings a fresh twist to the traditional story, highlighting themes of curiosity, friendship, and the joys of fall. The charming narrative and lively artwork make this a perfect read for children ages 4-8, while the playful storyline will appeal to both young readers and adults alike. Moore’s clever take on Humpty's tale adds a new layer of fun and warmth to a beloved character, making it an enjoyable seasonal read for families.

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I LOVED this book! This was such a cute retelling of a classic story. I really thought I knew how this was going to end but I was wrong and so glad! I love the illustrations and the story - it was repetitive enough for little kids but had a real story. This is a great book for both parents and kids!

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This is a very cute read for a younger crowd. Its about friendships and a modern twist on the classic Humpty Dumpty story. I enjoyed the graphics and the different representation in the book. This is one I would purchase for my son and add to his bookshelf.

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This was a cute book. I love Humpty Dumpty 💗 and being able to read this book to my children was all awesome. They loved this story so much that I had to read the original book to them as well. If you're looking for a great read for your kiddos this is it.

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A super cozy,cute read.
Loved the art work and my nice had a really great time with it while we were reading it.

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The perfect autumn read! I love that this book takes a childhood classic while adding a fall twist to it! There are so many cozy, fall activities throughout the book and the illustrations really add a fun, holiday feeling to it. Such a cute read that I would recommend to anyone looking for an autumn-themed book for your child!

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Humpty's Great Fall is a delightful and fresh take on the classic nursery rhyme, filled with warmth, humor, and heart. This beautifully illustrated picture book tells the story of Humpty Dumpty, who, in his forgetfulness, finds himself in a tricky situation. What truly shines in this story, however, is the way it emphasises the importance of friendship and teamwork. When Humpty falls, it’s not just the king’s horses and men who come to his aid but his loyal friends, who band together to help him get back on his feet.

The story’s charming twist on the traditional fairy tale is both entertaining and meaningful, teaching young readers that it’s okay to make mistakes, and that having supportive friends makes all the difference. The illustrations are simply gorgeous, capturing the fun and warmth of the story with vibrant colors and expressive characters that bring the tale to life.

Humpty's Great Fall is perfect for young children and parents looking for a story that celebrates friendship, resilience, and the power of community. It’s a wonderful addition to any picture book collection, sure to become a favorite read-aloud that children will ask for again and again.

Thank you to the author who provided me with an advanced reader copy of this book.

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I really like how the creators of this book decided to breathe new life into a classic lullaby! I also enjoyed how the author added a lot of surprise and excitement to this story. They really keep the reader guessing from beginning to end. One notable way the author did this was with a clear pattern. Every activity was set up the same, and it allowed readers to catch on a little bit, but still be engaged and caught off guard (in a good way). The author also made Humpty's story genuinely fun and joyful, rather than sad and hopeless like the original story. Lastly, I want to give credit where credit is due to the illustrator. The drawings showed a lot of life and emotion, mainly through color. The illustrator did a spectacular job of taking autumn's color palette and allowing it to shine through on every page. This keeps the pictures on-brand with the writing/idea, which is awesome.
Bravo!

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Super cute and charming book about all the fun fall activities Humpty Dumpty gets into with his nursery rhyme friends.
This could be a great book for a circle read aloud. The art is very cute and engaging. The repetition and the anticipation to hear “great fall” could make it a very fun book for young children, I can picture my class now giggling when I turn the page and it doesn’t say “great fall!”. I like the references to other nursery rhymes and all the fun things my students might do in the fall. I would want to give extra time for students to have share time, ie: “I go apple picking too!”
Great book, it’s going on my wishlist for my classroom!

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I thought that Humpty's Great Fall was a fun read with a great twist on the normal story!

It was well written, held my daughter's attention throughout and she liked guessing what was coming next. The story was easy to follow and understand, and it was an enjoyable read.

I thought that the illustrations were cute and worked well with the story and it was a nice touch to see so many other characters from well loved nursery rhymes in the book too.

It is 4.5 stars from me for this one, rounded up to 5 stars for Goodreads and Amazon - highly recommended!

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What an adorable story! The artwork is beautiful, and the story itself is so so cute. It's super cozy and a great fall book. :)

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Humpty's Great Fall is not about what you probably expect. Aren't homonyms cool? We see Humpty participate in various fall (the season) activities and have all sorts of fun. The illustrations are colorful and cute and my kiddos laughed when they realized what was actually going on. This is a great fall book and brief enough to be good bedtime pick.

Thanks to Two Lions and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.

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This is a very cute Fall book for kids. My son loves Humpty Dumpty and enjoyed this book. The illustrations were beautiful too.

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