Books like After the Fall by Dan Santat
In Dan Santat’s illustrated picture book, Humpty Dumpty acknowledges his famed fall—and then decides to get back up. With gentle humor and vibrant images, the story shows how a character can triumph over fear and discover that rebounding can lead to new heights. The book encourages young readers to face their own anxieties, embrace determination, and see every setback as a chance to rise stronger.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Dan Santat
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