Humpty Dumpty
My Mother Goose collection Series
What’s inside...
This enchanting book features a collection of beloved nursery rhymes such as Little Jack Horner, Hickety Pickety My Black Hen, and Humpty Dumpty, each beautifully illustrated by the incomparable artist, Rosemary Wells. The illustrations are described as 'irresistible' by the New York Times Book Review. These nursery rhymes are presented in large letters on sturdy board pages, making them ideal for any nursery. The book is based on My Very First Mother Goose, an award-winning modern day classic, and includes eight favorite rhymes selected by folklorist Iona Opie in each of the four board books.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Humpty Dumpty
Discussion points
What do you think Humpty Dumpty was feeling when he was sitting on the wall?
Why do you think Humpty Dumpty had a great fall?
How do you think the story would change if Humpty didn't fall?
What are some ways the king's men could have helped Humpty Dumpty after his fall?
If you were in the story, what would you have done to help Humpty?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a calm and curious tone when asking these questions to make your child feel comfortable in expressing their thoughts.
Encourage your child to imagine different scenarios or endings for the story to help develop their creative thinking.
Discuss the emotions of the characters and relate them to real-life situations to enhance empathy and understanding.
Praise your child for their ideas and thoughts to boost their confidence in expressing themselves.
Link discussions back to the child’s own experiences, asking if they have ever felt similar to Humpty Dumpty or other characters.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: The story of Humpty Dumpty teaches resilience as despite his great fall, the attempts to help him symbolize hope and recovery.
Real-World Application: Children learn that facing setbacks is a part of life and that resilience is key in overcoming challenges.
Example Lesson: Asking for help
Explanation: After Humpty Dumpty falls, the king’s horses and men come to his aid, illustrating the importance of asking for help when needed.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to seek assistance and support from others when they encounter difficulties.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: Humpty Dumpty's choice to sit on a high wall results in his fall, teaching children that actions have consequences.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to think about the possible outcomes of their actions before proceeding.
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: The king’s horses and men working together to help Humpty Dumpty highlights the value of cooperation.
Real-World Application: It promotes the idea of teamwork among children in solving problems or achieving common goals.
Example Lesson: Acceptance of help
Explanation: Despite their efforts, the king's horses and men couldn't put Humpty together again, which can teach children that it's okay to accept help even if the outcome isn't as expected.
Real-World Application: Children learn that accepting help is a sign of strength, not weakness, and that sometimes results might be different from what one hopes for.