After the Fall (How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again)
Ages 4 to 8Listed among picture books about courage and facing fears. The blogger describes Humpty’s paper-airplane plan and the wall he has to face.
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Ages 2 to 4Llama Llama Time to Share
Ages 2 to 4About this age guidance
Kirkus: 2–4; Publishers Weekly: 3 and up
The age tag follows Kirkus review. Other sources may suggest different ages. This is audience guidance, not an independent reading level.
Recommended for any child who needs a little encouragement to share; the reviewer likes that the lesson is not preachy.
Llama Llama is not keen to share on a playdate. When Nelly Gnu takes his favorite doll, a tug-of-war tears it. Mama mends it, both children apologize, and the doll waits until they are ready. They end up sharing it and making friends.
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What children see in the story
After the fight and the pause, the children share even the favorite toy and have more fun together. The torn toy is mended and both children apologize before play resumes.
Why it’s on these shelves
- Sharing
- Llama Llama is wary of sharing on a playdate with Nelly Gnu, and a tug-of-war over his favorite doll tears it. After a pause they share other toys, then the doll too, and part as friends.
- Making things right
- When Fuzzy Llama’s arm tears off, Mama sews the doll back together and both mothers have the children apologize. Fuzzy waits on the step until they are ready to share.
Why pick it up?
The two share Fuzzy Llama and become friends.
A note for parents
Kirkus pitches it for ages 2–4; best for the younger end of 3–5.
Where this recommendation comes from
The Ladybug Reads
Recommended for any child who needs a little encouragement to share; the reviewer likes that the lesson is not preachy.
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Ages 4 to 8Called a classic picture book about fear. The parent says children will laugh at his over-preparation and cheer when he finally leaves the tree.
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