Alice's Adventure in Wonderland: A Young Reader's Edition of the Classic Story by Lewis Carroll
#1 of 7 in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Series
What’s inside...
A retelling of the well-known tale in which a little girl falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters. Now even younger readers can enjoy the story of Alice's dream world behind the looking glass with this large-format edition that features big, enchanting illustrations and a carefully abridged text.
Discussion points
What do you think Alice felt when she fell down the rabbit hole? Can you describe a time you felt something similar?
Why do you think the characters in Wonderland behave so strangely? What does their behavior teach us?
If you could have a tea party like Alice, who would you invite and what would you serve?
What lessons do you think Alice learned from her adventures in Wonderland?
How do you think the story would change if it happened in today’s world?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences, which helps personalize the themes and deepens understanding. Ask open-ended questions to stimulate critical thinking and creativity. Discuss the character's actions and encourage your child to consider alternative outcomes, fostering decision-making skills. Use the whimsical and fantastical elements of the story to ignite your child’s imagination, asking them to invent their own quirky characters or bizarre scenarios. Finally, emphasize the moral lessons and encourage your child to articulate their own takeaways from the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Alice's journey begins with her following the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole, demonstrating her curiosity and willingness to explore unknown worlds.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be inquisitive and explore new subjects, ideas, and areas in their daily lives, promoting a love for learning and discovery.
Example Lesson: Facing Challenges
Explanation: Throughout the story, Alice encounters various challenges and puzzles that she needs to solve in order to move forward, teaching resilience and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the importance of overcoming obstacles and finding solutions to problems in school or during play.
Example Lesson: Growth and Adaptation
Explanation: Alice experiences numerous changes in size which serve as a metaphor for the growth and adaptation children go through as they mature.
Real-World Application: Assists children in recognizing and accepting changes within themselves and their environments as natural parts of growing up.
Example Lesson: Importance of Rules
Explanation: In Wonderland, Alice learns about and must navigate a world with a unique set of rules, highlighting the significance of understanding and following guidelines.
Real-World Application: Instills the understanding of adhering to rules and the reasons they exist in society, school, or at home.
Example Lesson: Use of Imagination
Explanation: The fantastical world of Wonderland springs from Carroll's rich imagination, which underscores the value of creativity and dreaming.
Real-World Application: Motivates children to use their imagination in creative pursuits and play, enhancing their creative thinking skills and overall cognitive development.