We all know the old nursery rhyme, Humpty Dumpty—but who knew he had a timid little sister named Dimity? It turns out that the Dumptys are a traveling circus family. Mom, Dad, and Humpty all perform before the crowds, but shy little Dimity much prefers playing the flute her father crafted for her. When vandalizing Humpty takes his historic fall, it is little Dimity who senses that something is wrong and comes to her brother's aid.This is a story about finding one's voice. I like this story because it highlights the fact that even those who do not seem to readily fit in have an important place in the overall scheme of things—and as a fellow quiet, shy person, I appreciate Dimity's struggle and her courage.
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