Denslow_s Humpty Dumpty by W. W. Denslow

Everyone knows the rhyme about poor Humpty Dumpty but how many have heard the tale of his son? Humpty Dumpty’s son wants to be different form his father, harder and not so fragile. The son vows to become stronger than his father and more resilient to breaking. He goes to the black hen for advice, and his story begins. What a marvelous adventure awaits Humpty Dumpty’s son! Humpty’s many travels and escapades continue to please children all around the world. William Wallace Denslow (1856-1915) was an American illustrator and caricaturist. He is most famous for a number of one notable, classic nursery rhymes and stories. He also drew the illustrations for ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ (1900), which as everyone knows was written by L. Frank Baum and turned into many movies with most famous starring Judy Garland. Who can ever forget the adventures of Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man and the Lion!