Horowitz, D. (2008). Humpty Dumpty climbs again. New York, NY: G.P. Putman's Sons
Have you ever wondered what happened to poor Humpty Dumpty after he took that great fall? Your questions have been answered in this book by David Horowitz! He tells what happens to Humpty Dumpty after his famous fall. He picks up at the end of the story where all the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty together again. Aha, but one of the king's horses had enough sense to call a doctor who could put Humpty back together again - HE LIVES! It is a wonderful story which includes a cameo appearance by the Dish and the Spoon. In the end, Humpty Dumpty becomes a hero! How? Read the story and you will find out!
If you liked this book try reading Dimity Dumpty: The Story of Humpty's Little Sister.
Discussion Questions
1. When the doctor finished putting Humpty Dumpty back together, what instructions were given to Humpty by the doctor? What did Humpty eventually ending up doing?
2. Would you have responded the same way Humpty Dumpty did or would you have done something different? Explain why you chose the answer you did.
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I forgot that we have this book in our elementary library. It is one that young students do enjoy. Horowitz does put a great spin on this very popular nursery rhyme. Thanks for reminding me of a fun book I can read to my primary groups in the fall!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this book! I love to read what creative minds can do with the standard fairy tales and nursery rhymes. it sounds like this book could be used as an example for some creative writing, even in a middle school classroom; kids could pick a nursery rhyme or fairy tale and update it or write about what happened when the traditional part of the rhyme or tale ends. I will have to check it out an read it!
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