"Humpty's Great Fall" is a delightful children's book that reimagines the classic tale of Humpty Dumpty. In this story, Humpty sits on a wall and has a great fall, just like in the nursery rhyme, but this book adds a fun twist on the traditional story and includes other beloved nursery rhyme characters. Perfect fall read.

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Humpty Dumpty sure did have a great fall! What a cute turn from the original nursery rhyme. Spend some time with Humpty making his way through autumn. I loved the interruptions of the actual fall. Super adorable. Loved the illustration style as well.

Honestly I thought this book was a hit too wordy to be a book a parent would read a child at bedtime.

We have absolutely fallen in love with this book - it’s wonderful!!

Cosy, cleverly written and funny, this celebration of the autumn season is cosy, colourful and so sweet. Full of silver linings, friendship and the joys of the chillier months, with gorgeous illustrations and sheep in scarves (a great point of hilarity for the kids!)

It’s just downright cute - would highly recommend!

A new twist is added to the famous nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty in Amy Moore's Humpty's Great Fall. Including characters from fairy tales such as Bo Peep, Little Miss Muffet, The Cat and the Fiddle, and Jack and Jill in a play on words. As children read the book, they will hear and see the all-too-familiar words,

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



It's beautifully illustrated, with lots of autumn colors, and the characters set the mood for a cozy autumn day. Colorful and captivating, Cleland's illustrations capture the reader's attention. Both the words and the pictures will keep children entertained as they follow Humpty's day. In addition to sitting on a wall, Humpty Dumpty has many adventures with his fairy tale friends.

5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A wonderful re-telling of one of everyone’s favorite nursery rhymes! Filled with humor and heartwarming moments, my grandson and I really enjoyed this. The illustrations were so vibrant! Loved every page.

Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Two Lions for my advanced copy to read and review.

This retelling of Humpty Dumpty's tale is effective both visually and aesthetically. Its inclusion of additional nursery rhyme characters was fantastic. However, the intended age group may find the storytelling a little disconnected and the transitions between pages a bit confusing.

Josh Cleland's stunning and colorful illustrations are what really make this book stand out. Overall, these incredibly charming illustrations perfectly convey the colorful fall theme.

Humpty's Great Fall missed the mark for my 4 year old son and I. The illustrations were cute, but the story line seemed very random and disorganized. I understand the lightheartedness the author was targeting with Humpty suddenly remembering additional tasks, but the execution didn't seem to flow the best. We loved the parts that rhymed and it added a fun cadence to the reading, but it didn't last throughout the book. After teasing Humpty's fall so many times, my son actually laughed out loud at the very end.

This was really cute and I loved how it incorporated all the little nursery rhymes into the story as well! It definitely made me miss the autumn season and I think it is the perfect children’s story to keep them guessing on what may come next in the story. It’s engaging and fun and most important of all it’s silly which makes it perfect reading material for children to enjoy!

I received an electronic ARC from Two Lions from NetGalley.
A terrific read aloud and a delightful book for younger readers. I appreciate the suspense points and can see readers having fun guessing before turning the page each time. This reconstruction of Humpty's story works well visually and as a story.

My daughter and I felt the book was a bit cumbersome to read.

The story synopsis is moderate and a simpler wording would have been better.
The illustrations was fine.

Oh my gosh this was so funny. I actually laughed out loud a couple of times.
This was very cute and sweet. I loved that it had other nursery rhyme characters.

This would be great as a read aloud in a young elementary classroom to introduce an activity for writing about your fall traditions! I might have to grab this for some teacher friends.

Arc Review:
Overall Rating: 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cover Rating: 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Illustrations: 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Humpty’s Great Fall, it’s a charming fall themed take on an old classic nursery rhyme we all know. The rhymes were fun and I loved the illustrations in this book. Perfect book for kids.

Thank you NetGalley

My child loves Humpty Dumpty and very much enjoyed this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.

"Humpty's Great Fall" by Amy Moore is a brilliant and heartwarming retelling that takes the classic nursery rhyme we all know and love and gives it a fresh, captivating twist. Moore's storytelling is engaging, rich with emotion, and filled with a perfect balance of humor and heart. She reimagines Humpty Dumpty's fall with depth, transforming it into a powerful story of resilience, hope and recovery. It's an incredibly creative interpretation that resonates with both young readers and adults alike.

What truly elevates this book is the vibrant and breathtaking illustrations by Josh Cleland. His art perfectly complements Moore's storytelling, with bold colors and dynamic designs that bring each page to life. Cleland's illustrations are a visual feast, adding layers of emotion and energy to every scene, making this book a true joy to experience. His ability to convey the mood of the story through his art is truly exceptional and adds a magical dimension to this reimagined tale.

Together, Moore and Cleland have created something special. It is not just a retelling, but an enriching, beautifully crafted journey of redemption and second chances. A must-have for any children's bookshelf!

⭐️ 2/5
Publication Date: Aug 05 2025
I read this with my 4 year old daughter who is familiar with the original adaptation. She would yell “fall!!” whenever we were set up with “Humpty Dumpty had a great…..” and he sat there with wide eyes every time; giving us the impression that he was about to indeed fall. But then the next page didn’t finish the sentence like we expected— It just carried on with a different scene. The storyline seemed very disjointed and didn’t transition well from one page to another. I get what the author was trying to do here and appreciate the nods to original nursery rhymes. The ending was cute and cheeky. However, the delivery missed the marked for us: The illustrations were bright, detailed, and captivating.
Thank you NetGalley and Two Lions for an electronic version of this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Delightful festive read with familiar faces from other fairy tales. Glad I picked it up, it had a fun rhythm to it that culminated in a very fun/satisfying finale. I could see my kids asking to reread this over and over. Cheerful, fun, and cute vibrant art.

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Cute book with a nice play on words and I liked how there were lots of other children's nursery rhyme characters popping up

This picture book is great for the fall and young readers will love this story! I can't wait to purchase this for our school library. The story was funny, but cozy and cute at the same time.

A bright and cheerful book, though a bit overwhelming for young readers with its abundance of details and plot twists. The illustrations are lively, but the storytelling might feel a bit too packed for the intended age group.
However, I absolutely loved the clever wordplay—did Humpty Dumpty have a great fall as in a big tumble, or was it actually a wonderful autumn season? A fun twist on a classic tale!