Why people recommend it
After the Fall by Dan Santat is a celebrated picture book that explores what happened to Humpty Dumpty after his famous fall from the wall. On The Book Review podcast episode titled Kurt Andersen on Channeling President Trump, released on July 18, 2024, Maria Russo recommended the book during a segment on children's literature. Russo shared that it is a picture book she particularly loves reading alongside her youngest child. She pointed out that the story features a significant amount of humor, making it an enjoyable shared reading experience for both kids and adults. By explaining that the narrative focuses on how Humpty Dumpty managed to get back up again, she highlighted the book's core theme of resilience and overcoming fear. Her endorsement emphasized the way Santat successfully blends laugh-out-loud comedic moments with an inspiring message about courage and recovery after experiencing a setback. The recommendation offered podcast listeners a wonderful option for family storytime, proving that picture books can deliver profound psychological truths wrapped in engaging, witty, and beautifully crafted visual packages that resonate deeply with younger audiences.
Who recommended it
- Maria Russo Recommended
Maria Russo — 1 mention
“another picture book that I especially love reading with my youngest child because it has a lot of humor in it is Dan and tats after the fall how Humpty Dumpty got back up again”