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Humpty Dumpty
Humpty Dumpty and King Moe have two very different opinions of the King's birthday parade, in a familiar story with a new twist. Reprint.
32 pages, Paperback
First published May 22, 2000
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August 8, 2016
I'm on the fence about this book ლ(ಠ_ಠ ლ)
January 25, 2019
2.67 STARS
I am feeling a little generous today.
The premise is very cute. Humpty Dumpty, as a kid, well aware that he must be careful for fear of falling and shattering. His juxtaposition? A young reluctant king who is not that social. Nor to give the story away, but it starts off well. Sadly, it loses something along the way. Nonetheless, a young reader or listener, should be well entertained.
I am feeling a little generous today.
The premise is very cute. Humpty Dumpty, as a kid, well aware that he must be careful for fear of falling and shattering. His juxtaposition? A young reluctant king who is not that social. Nor to give the story away, but it starts off well. Sadly, it loses something along the way. Nonetheless, a young reader or listener, should be well entertained.
January 29, 2021
feel bad for humpty, praying hes ok
December 9, 2018
This book is a good read for students in PreK through 1st grade.
Humpty Dumpty is a nursery rhyme about an egg that falls off a wall and no one is able to put him back together. In this story, Humpty Dumpty climbs as high as he can to get the best seat to see King Moe. When he falls off the wall, King Moe might know just what to do to fix him.
This nursery rhyme is loved by many young children, and I think this book is a great version of the story. It was a little different from the classical rhyme, and puts a spin on the ending. I think children will enjoy listening to the rhyming flow, and colorful illustrations on each page.
This is a good book to introduce children to rhyming words. The teacher could present a word from the story to the students, and ask them to come up with words on their own that rhyme. Older or more advanced students could get their own copy or version of the humpty dumpty nursery rhyme, and circle rhyming words.
Humpty Dumpty is a nursery rhyme about an egg that falls off a wall and no one is able to put him back together. In this story, Humpty Dumpty climbs as high as he can to get the best seat to see King Moe. When he falls off the wall, King Moe might know just what to do to fix him.
This nursery rhyme is loved by many young children, and I think this book is a great version of the story. It was a little different from the classical rhyme, and puts a spin on the ending. I think children will enjoy listening to the rhyming flow, and colorful illustrations on each page.
This is a good book to introduce children to rhyming words. The teacher could present a word from the story to the students, and ask them to come up with words on their own that rhyme. Older or more advanced students could get their own copy or version of the humpty dumpty nursery rhyme, and circle rhyming words.
November 11, 2020
1) Awards: None from what I looked up.
2) Appropriate Grade: K-2nd
3) Summary: Humpty Dumpty is an egg that was on a mission throughout this story. He wanted to get the best seat possible for King Moe's birthday parade. This lead to him climbing really high up for the best view.
4) Review: While watching young King Moe's birthday parade, Humpty Dumpty falls and breaks into little pieces. Fortunately, the king was able to put Humpty Dumpty back together again and were friends. Great story with lessons to be taught to the students.
5) Possible in class: I would work with the students on creating a story chart where they have to identify the main character, the setting, the narrator, and the lesson.
2) Appropriate Grade: K-2nd
3) Summary: Humpty Dumpty is an egg that was on a mission throughout this story. He wanted to get the best seat possible for King Moe's birthday parade. This lead to him climbing really high up for the best view.
4) Review: While watching young King Moe's birthday parade, Humpty Dumpty falls and breaks into little pieces. Fortunately, the king was able to put Humpty Dumpty back together again and were friends. Great story with lessons to be taught to the students.
5) Possible in class: I would work with the students on creating a story chart where they have to identify the main character, the setting, the narrator, and the lesson.
November 20, 2020
1. None
2.Prek-2nd
3. Humpty Dumpty is introduced as a personified egg that is trying to get the best seat to view a parade. Humpty then falls off the wall and breaks into a bunch of pieces and everyone tries to put him together again.
4. I really enjoyed the author's portrayal of this nursery rhyme. I think that the illustrations and overall rhythm of this story are very engaging for children and would be great to use in the classroom.
5. The main use of this book in the classroom that I could think of is using it is to teach rhyming skills. This book has plenty of rhyming in it so perhaps the class could read it together and then work in groups to pick out the rhyming words. This skill also is helping with both the children's phonemic and phonological awareness.
2.Prek-2nd
3. Humpty Dumpty is introduced as a personified egg that is trying to get the best seat to view a parade. Humpty then falls off the wall and breaks into a bunch of pieces and everyone tries to put him together again.
4. I really enjoyed the author's portrayal of this nursery rhyme. I think that the illustrations and overall rhythm of this story are very engaging for children and would be great to use in the classroom.
5. The main use of this book in the classroom that I could think of is using it is to teach rhyming skills. This book has plenty of rhyming in it so perhaps the class could read it together and then work in groups to pick out the rhyming words. This skill also is helping with both the children's phonemic and phonological awareness.
September 27, 2018
A. N/A
B. PreK-2nd Grade
C. Humpty Dumpty is an American nursery rhyme about a personified egg that falls off a wall and no one is able to put him back together.
D. This nursery rhyme is short and sweet, and is loved by many young children. I think it is great for children who are early readers and it does a good job of introducing the concept of rhyming words in a fun way.
E. Memory- Reciting the nursery rhyme over and over helps strengthen children's memory skills.
Rhyming- Introduces rhyming words to children and games can be created using the specific rhyming words used in Humpty Dumpt.
B. PreK-2nd Grade
C. Humpty Dumpty is an American nursery rhyme about a personified egg that falls off a wall and no one is able to put him back together.
D. This nursery rhyme is short and sweet, and is loved by many young children. I think it is great for children who are early readers and it does a good job of introducing the concept of rhyming words in a fun way.
E. Memory- Reciting the nursery rhyme over and over helps strengthen children's memory skills.
Rhyming- Introduces rhyming words to children and games can be created using the specific rhyming words used in Humpty Dumpt.
April 23, 2019
Awards the Book Has Received:
- 1947 Pulitzer Prize
Appropriate Grade Level(s):
- Pre K - K
Original Summary:
The nursery rhyme is about an egg who sits on a wall, falls off of it, and then a bunch of people try to put him back together.
Original Review:
This rhyme is really fun for kids. It is something that has been around for a long time and everyone remembers it. The pictures in the book are very eye-catching to children and it is a good way to keep them engaged.
Possible In-Class Uses:
This is a good way to introduce children to the concept of rhyming. It is a really fun book for a read aloud and kids seem to really love it.
- 1947 Pulitzer Prize
Appropriate Grade Level(s):
- Pre K - K
Original Summary:
The nursery rhyme is about an egg who sits on a wall, falls off of it, and then a bunch of people try to put him back together.
Original Review:
This rhyme is really fun for kids. It is something that has been around for a long time and everyone remembers it. The pictures in the book are very eye-catching to children and it is a good way to keep them engaged.
Possible In-Class Uses:
This is a good way to introduce children to the concept of rhyming. It is a really fun book for a read aloud and kids seem to really love it.
November 11, 2020
1. N/A
2. 1st-3rd
3. Humpty Dumpty is a boy who is an egg, and he needs to be careful or he will break. King Moe is a scared boy who doesn’t want to leave the castle for his birthday parade. In a dashing scenario, the two become great friends and learn from one another.
4. I think this story is a great play on the original nursery rhyme. It speaks to how kids are different, some are outgoing while others are more introverted, but they are still able to be friends.
5. Lesson on friendships.
Lesson on social-emotional skills and how to overcome fears and be brave
2. 1st-3rd
3. Humpty Dumpty is a boy who is an egg, and he needs to be careful or he will break. King Moe is a scared boy who doesn’t want to leave the castle for his birthday parade. In a dashing scenario, the two become great friends and learn from one another.
4. I think this story is a great play on the original nursery rhyme. It speaks to how kids are different, some are outgoing while others are more introverted, but they are still able to be friends.
5. Lesson on friendships.
Lesson on social-emotional skills and how to overcome fears and be brave
January 14, 2019
Cute story about conquering your fears and making new friends. I liked that even though Humpty was fragile and impatient, he was very brave and daring. And even though baby King Moe was rich and powerful, he was afraid, but also very smart and patient. Good lesson for kids that everyone has different skills, no matter where they come from or who they are.
June 1, 2019
Humpty Dumpty
This book is about an egg that is on a mission to get the best spot in the house for the Kings birthday parade. But when he fell from the wall no one was able to put im back together. I recommend this book to younger children because they could see the rumor out of it and the seriousness in the situation. This book can help children recognize rhyming words.
This book is about an egg that is on a mission to get the best spot in the house for the Kings birthday parade. But when he fell from the wall no one was able to put im back together. I recommend this book to younger children because they could see the rumor out of it and the seriousness in the situation. This book can help children recognize rhyming words.
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October 8, 2020grade - kindergarten - 1
summary - Humpty Dumpty is an egg on a mission–to get the best seat in the house for King Moe's birthday parade, no matter how high he has to climb.
comment - this is a great book that includes rhymes to tell the story
use in class - make your own eggs, that fall off a 'wall'
summary - Humpty Dumpty is an egg on a mission–to get the best seat in the house for King Moe's birthday parade, no matter how high he has to climb.
comment - this is a great book that includes rhymes to tell the story
use in class - make your own eggs, that fall off a 'wall'
September 6, 2019
A really fun twist to Humpty Dumpty and great for classroom community building! We used this to discuss character traits and relationships between other characters. I would recommend it in classrooms, because it is a twist for students that they are not expecting from the traditional tale.
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November 12, 2020Awards: none
Grade level: Pre K-2
Summary: Rhyming story of Humpty Dumpty taking a fall.
Review: Great story to introduce rhyme schemes to children.
In class uses: This story can be used to build phonemic awareness. This can also be used to teach regular rhyme patterns.
Grade level: Pre K-2
Summary: Rhyming story of Humpty Dumpty taking a fall.
Review: Great story to introduce rhyme schemes to children.
In class uses: This story can be used to build phonemic awareness. This can also be used to teach regular rhyme patterns.
May 19, 2017
Excellent telling of the Humpty Dumpty in verse narrative.
January 22, 2018
This book is a was bright and is a wonderful verse-version of the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme.
April 19, 2018
King Moe sees Humpty fall off the wall, but knows Humpty has talents with solving puzzles. He may even get the chance to alter the ending of the story.
1. Humpty Dumpty Word Puzzle
2. Humpty Dumpty creative writing piece
3. Blown Humpty Dumpty (boiled egg craft)
1. Humpty Dumpty Word Puzzle
2. Humpty Dumpty creative writing piece
3. Blown Humpty Dumpty (boiled egg craft)
September 25, 2020
Rating by my 9 year old. :-) Cute story.
February 27, 2017
Humpty Dumpty by Daniel Kirk is about an egg named Humpty Dumpty who is on a mission to get the best seat in the house for King Moe's birthday parade, no matter how high he has to climb. Timid King Moe also has a mission: to hide from the parade's jugglers, clowns and onlookers. King Moe is appalled when that egg falls through the roof of his carriage and falls to pieces. All the king's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty together again. There is a song that goes like this:
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall;
All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put Humpty together again.
I enjoyed this book because of the colorful illustrations that really bring the pages to life. Also Humpty Dumpty is a classic nursery rhyme and the song is catchy. I read this to a class at my job and we put hand movements and body movements to the song and it was just overall a really great time reading this to the kids.
This is good for grades k-2. It can be used in the classroom as a read aloud book. The teacher can ask what the students think will happen next, what is being shown on the page and have the students narrate it instead of reading the words. The song can be used to introduce rhyming. The students can pick out what words they think rhyme, or the teacher can say to words and ask the students if they think they rhyme or not. If the teacher wanted to do something at the student's desks then the students could draw their own Humpty Dumpty and write how he/she would try to put Humpty together again.
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall,
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall;
All the king's horses and all the king's men
Couldn't put Humpty together again.
I enjoyed this book because of the colorful illustrations that really bring the pages to life. Also Humpty Dumpty is a classic nursery rhyme and the song is catchy. I read this to a class at my job and we put hand movements and body movements to the song and it was just overall a really great time reading this to the kids.
This is good for grades k-2. It can be used in the classroom as a read aloud book. The teacher can ask what the students think will happen next, what is being shown on the page and have the students narrate it instead of reading the words. The song can be used to introduce rhyming. The students can pick out what words they think rhyme, or the teacher can say to words and ask the students if they think they rhyme or not. If the teacher wanted to do something at the student's desks then the students could draw their own Humpty Dumpty and write how he/she would try to put Humpty together again.
April 16, 2021
I am not too familiar with folktales, however I think this one is pretty similar to the original. I like how in the end the king and humpty dumpty became friends.
December 18, 2015
Humpty Dumpty is an English nursery rhyme, which is why it is in the traditional literature category. In the story, Humpty Dumpty is an egg that is sitting on a wall. He falls off and breaks into pieces, and is unable to be put back together again.
The mentor writing traits in this story are word choice and sentence fluency. First, the story is a rhyme, so the words that the author chooses are rhyming words. Next, the rhyme has a cadence about it which is why it is also an example of sentence fluency.
This story could be an example for students on rhyming and having a rhythm in their sentences. After reading the story, the teacher could tell the students it is their turn to come up with a nursery rhyme. Kids could brainstorm a character and write a little poem that rhymes and that could be spoken with rhythm.
The mentor writing traits in this story are word choice and sentence fluency. First, the story is a rhyme, so the words that the author chooses are rhyming words. Next, the rhyme has a cadence about it which is why it is also an example of sentence fluency.
This story could be an example for students on rhyming and having a rhythm in their sentences. After reading the story, the teacher could tell the students it is their turn to come up with a nursery rhyme. Kids could brainstorm a character and write a little poem that rhymes and that could be spoken with rhythm.
October 7, 2013
This story tells the classic tale of Humpty Dumpty falling off of the wall and breaking into pieces, but adds a twist when you find out that the King is exceptionally talented at completing puzzles and might be able to save the day to put him back together. I loved this book because it was a twist on a traditional story that I grew up with. This could be connected to the curriculum through comparing it to the traditional story and contrasting the two, helping students to see how to use venn diagrams and maybe even write their own endings to other traditional stories. The pictures in this are great and simplistic but also modern. The genre is a children's nursery rhyme intended for children in kindergarten through second grade.
April 30, 2015
"Humpty Dumpty" is a poem written by Daniel Kirk. The story is about the classic Humpty Dumpty tale with a twist at the end. This book has a lot of rhyming and is fun to read aloud. This could be used in the classroom for many different reasons. One reason could be for dun enjoyment. Another reason could be to compare and contrast the original Humpty Dumpty to this version. I would recommend this book for students in Kindergarten and up. It contains colorful pictures that will attract student's attention. It is a spin-off from the original Humpty Dumpty with an alternate ending. It could show students that there are similar stories with different endings. Also, it could teach them on how to write their own stories.
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August 18, 2016Humpty Dumpty was bored of staying home. Humpty begged his mom to go to the King's birthday parade. His mother tells him to be careful so he doesn't break. Humpty told his mother he will be careful. The King does not want to go to the parade. He is too afraid to go out in front of all the people. Humpty is wanting to get a better look of the parade. He climbs a wall. Humpty fell off the wall into the carriage of the King. Humpty cracks open. All the King's horses and all the king's men couldn't put Humpty back together again. The king's mother asks him to try to put him back together like a puzzle. The King is able to put him back together. Humpty and the King become friends.
August 2, 2012
one of my favorites as a teacher and now one of olivia's favorites too. in this story, we get some background as to why humpty was on that wall and also an alternate ending with a new friendship. i like exploring familiar characters in new versions. both olivia and katelyn enjoy pointing out the unusual characters that make up the crowds in the pictures.
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April 21, 2010title: Humpty Dumpty (picture)
author: Daniel Kirk
Publisher: G.P. Putnam Sons
date: 2000
summary: this is such a cute version of humpty dumpty. It had a lot of rhyming. I would definitely have this in my classroom library.
author: Daniel Kirk
Publisher: G.P. Putnam Sons
date: 2000
summary: this is such a cute version of humpty dumpty. It had a lot of rhyming. I would definitely have this in my classroom library.
January 23, 2008
Very cute! A different version of the original story. My kids loved it, we've read it several times (in one day!)
February 22, 2008
A great knock-off on our fave Humpty Dumpty rhyme.
March 27, 2010
Really, about a 3.5. A fun take on the Humpty Dumpty rhyme.
January 11, 2012
4.5 This was a really cute rhyming book.
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