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Denslow's Humpty Dumpty

By W. W. (William Wallace) Denslow

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A fragile egg becomes a tough adventurer who shares happiness with the world after an unusual transformation.

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2008-06-23
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Summary

"Denslow's Humpty Dumpty" by W. W. Denslow is a vibrant picture book for children, reimagining the famous nursery rhyme with a focus on being strong and causing happiness. A cheerful Humpty Dumpty, anxious about his delicate self, gets advice from a wise hen and decides to take a surprising step: being boiled! Transformed into a tough, colorful egg, Humpty sets off on exciting adventures, spreading happiness as a circus performer and a wandering singer. Along the way, he remembers to be grateful to the hen and the farmer’s wife, who helped him become resilient, showing how important kindness is and demonstrating the happiness that spreading joy can bring as he travels through life.

About the Author

William Wallace Denslow was an American illustrator and caricaturist remembered for his work in collaboration with author L. Frank Baum, especially his illustrations of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Denslow was an editorial cartoonist with a strong interest in politics, which has fueled political interpretations of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

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