Alice Through the Looking-Glass
Best-loved classics Series
What’s inside...
Step through the looking glass with Alice and discover the magic of Wonderland. This is the perfect introduction to Lewis Carroll's much-loved children's classic - Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There. Retold for young readers, everyone's favourite characters are here, including Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Humpty Dumpty and the White Queen. With bouncy, rhyming text by award-winning author, Jeanne Willis, brought to life in vibrant colour by award-winning illustrator, Ross Collins.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
128 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Alice learned about herself by the end of her adventures?
How did Alice's perceptions of her surroundings change throughout the story?
Why do you think the characters in the Looking-Glass world behaved the way they did?
If you could step through a looking-glass, what kind of world would you like to explore?
What lessons can we take from Alice's interactions with the different characters she met?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine and describe their own looking-glass world, reinforcing creativity and perspective-taking.
Discuss the motives and behaviors of characters, linking them to real-life situations to enhance empathy and understanding.
Ask your child how they might have reacted in Alice's situations to encourage self-reflection and decision-making skills.
Relate themes from the book to the child's experiences, such as making new friends or facing unexpected challenges, to deepen their personal connection to the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: In the story, Alice learns to understand and empathize with various characters in the Looking-Glass world, despite their differences.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by learning to appreciate and respect the perspectives and feelings of others around them, promoting harmonious interactions.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Alice encounters numerous puzzles and challenges that she needs to solve to navigate through the Looking-Glass world.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with problems, enhancing their ability to find effective solutions in day-to-day situations.
Example Lesson: Courage and Resilience
Explanation: Throughout her adventures, Alice shows bravery and a resilient spirit in facing the unknown and overcoming obstacles.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to tackle new challenges without fear and to persistently work through difficulties they encounter in life.
Example Lesson: Importance of Curiosity
Explanation: Alice's curious nature leads her to explore new realms and learn from her experiences.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of curiosity as a means of learning and discovery, encouraging them to explore the world around them.
Example Lesson: Understanding Consequences
Explanation: Alice learns that her actions in the Looking-Glass world have consequences, which teaches her to think before acting.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that their choices impact themselves and others, fostering responsible decision-making.