Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - With Eight Coloured and 42 Other Illustrations by W. H. Walker
#2 of 7 in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Series
What’s inside...
This edition of Alice in Wonderland, originally published in 1907, features the vibrant color illustrations of W. H. Walker. Pook Press celebrates the Golden Age of Illustration by reprinting this classic for both adults and children to enjoy. The book's author, Charles Dodgson, known by his pseudonym Lewis Carroll, was a multifaceted writer and scholar best known for his works 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and its sequel 'Alice Through the Looking-Glass'.
Discussion points
What do you think Alice felt when she fell down the rabbit hole? Can you describe a time you felt the same way?
Why do you think the characters in Wonderland behave so strangely? How would you react if you met them?
Alice grows and shrinks many times in the story. How do you think that changes the way she sees the world around her?
If you could have a tea party like the Mad Hatter's, who would you invite and what would you serve?
What lessons do you think Alice learned by the end of her adventures?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination to relate to Alice's experiences, helping them connect personally with the story. Ask questions that prompt your child to think about their own responses in similar situations. Discuss the quirky characters and peculiar events, which can help children explore emotions and moral lessons. Organize a themed reading session, perhaps with a mad hatter tea party, to make the reading experience lively and memorable. Reflect together on the story’s conclusion and what they might have learned or felt throughout the adventure.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: Alice's journey begins with her following the White Rabbit purely out of curiosity, which leads her into Wonderland. This curiosity drives the story, as she navigates through various odd and intriguing scenarios.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of exploring the world around them, asking questions, and seeking new experiences. This can encourage them to engage in learning opportunities both inside and outside of the classroom.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: Throughout her adventures, Alice faces countless changes and challenges, such as growing and shrinking in size. Her ability to adapt to these situations helps her navigate Wonderland.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of being flexible and adapting in different situations, whether adapting to a new school, new rules at home, or new environments.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Alice encounters various puzzles and predicaments during her adventures, from figuring out how to enter the beautiful garden to handling the unpredictable characters she meets.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of thinking critically and solving problems, skills that are vital in academic settings and in daily life when they face conflicts or challenges.
Example Lesson: Understanding Identity
Explanation: Alice often questions her identity in the strange world of Wonderland, pondering whether she has fundamentally changed as a person.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand and explore their own identities and accept that it is normal to evolve and change as they grow and learn more about themselves.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Despite the bewildering experiences and numerous setbacks, Alice pushes forward on her quest to make sense of Wonderland and find her way home.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of perseverance in the face of obstacles and encourages them to keep trying, no matter how difficult a task might seem initially.