This book was a version of the Humpty Dumpty nursery rhyme and a couple character from other nursery rhymes were also included such as: The Dish and the Spoon, the Spider (from Little Miss Muppet), the little dog, and all the Kings Horses. It was definitely a mockery of Humpty Dumpty. But it was pretty humorous none the less. It was about the aftermath of Humpty falling off the wall and how he was depressed he couldn't climb anymore. The illustrations were comical, like the expressions on the characters faces and some of the dialogue coming out of their mouths. I don't know how appropriate it is to read in a classroom. I think some parents might think it's kind of inappropriate, especially for younger children. I really like sequels to books, mockeries and books from other characters point of view, because I am always wondering what happens next or what the other character was thinking. Everyone knows nursery rhymes so I think it is clever when authors continue the story since nursery rhymes are such short, simple morals.
Why would this be a problem to read at school? Your description makes it sound like a normal parody (a very common genre in schools). Was it something about the dialogue? Who would object and why? I'm always really curious when people find books that they think are inappropriate for classrooms (there are some, I just like to know why you think it would be)!
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