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"A wonderful story that teaches children about resilience, belonging, and the power of encouragement."
— Rod Paige, Former U.S. Secretary of Education
Max falls in front of everyone — and learns that getting back up is what makes you strong. A lesson every child needs.
"You're still part of the team. Fall or no fall." Children learn that mistakes don't exclude them from the group.
A simple fist bump carries the weight of "I see you. You matter." Teaches kids the power of lifting each other up.
Endorsed by Rod Paige, former U.S. Secretary of Education. Ideal for classroom read-alouds, character development, life skills and student enrichment.
Perfect for grades K-3. The story's rhythm and repetition make it ideal for group reading. The SPLAT! moment gets laughs every time.
Aligns with Social-Emotional Learning standards: self-awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.
Discussion prompts built in: What would you do if you fell? Have you ever been embarrassed? How does a fist bump make you feel?
Bring Michael Williams to your school for an interactive reading and Q&A with students. Bulk pricing available for classroom sets.
Book an Author VisitAn ideal selection that helps volunteers connect with young readers through humor, sports, resilience and heart.
28 pages, big illustrations, and a SPLAT! moment that hooks every listener. Volunteers can lead a session with zero prep.
Free discussion questions help volunteers spark conversations about courage, belonging, and encouragement after reading.
Pair the story with free coloring pages, word searches, and vocabulary sheets for a complete literacy experience.
Every child has a "SPLAT" moment — a time when they fall, fail, or feel like the whole world is watching. Fist Bump gives you a shared language to talk about those moments.
"Remember Max? He fell too. And his friends still showed up the next morning."
Reading level: Ages 4-8 | Pages: 28 | Price: $19.97
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