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Humpty Dumpty's Little Son

1907

Helen Reid Cross

Humpty Dumpty's Little Son

Humpty Dumpty's Little Son

Helen Reid Cross

1907

Children & Young Adult Reading

What happens after Humpty Dumpty's great fall? In this enchanting 1907 tale, we meet Little Dumpty, the egg-shaped son growing up with his mother, Widow Dumpty, in the shadow of his father's legendary accident. The story follows Little Dumpty through the ordinary miracles of childhood: building precarious card houses that inevitably collapse, staging elaborate circus performances for his mother's delight, navigating the perils of a mischievous rat, and making friends like the loyal Binkie. His days are filled with ponding, schoolyard adventures, and a house full of pets. There's something deeply tender about watching this young egg navigate the small triumphs and troubles of being a child. The book captures childhood's pure essence, that magical time when staging a circus for your mother feels as important as any great adventure. Perfect for readers who cherish the gentle humor and warmth of early 20th-century children's literature.

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