This Month’s Favorite Picture Book

Spotlight: After the Fall — Our Favorite Picture Book This Month

At Snail Trail Press, we read a lot of picture books , but After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up Again truly stood out this month.

The story itself is deceptively simple but deeply resonant. Humpty Dumpty’s fear of falling again is something readers of all ages can relate to. Yet, the narrative approaches this universal challenge with warmth, humor, and optimism, showing that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the willingness to keep trying. It’s a delicate balance of empathy and encouragement, executed beautifully in both text and art.

What makes After the Fall especially noteworthy is how it speaks to both children and adults. Younger readers are drawn to Humpty’s journey, while adults will appreciate the subtle lessons about resilience and perseverance. It’s a picture book that invites multiple readings, offering new details and reflections each time.

For these reasons, After the Fall earns its spot as our favorite picture book this month. It’s not only a visually stunning and thoughtful story, but a book that leaves a lasting impression—reminding us that getting back up, even after a fall, is always worth celebrating.