The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus Including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (with the Original John Tenniel Illustrations)
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What’s inside...
Presented here is a hardcover collection of Lewis Carroll's Alice series, including 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and its sequel 'Through the Looking Glass'. This edition contains all 90+ of John Tenniel's original illustrations, properly formatted within the story. Experience Alice's fantastical adventures as she navigates a world filled with bizarre characters and perplexing situations. In 'Wonderland', Alice encounters a queen obsessed with decapitation, a confusing caucus race, and a mad tea party. 'Through the Looking Glass' continues the whimsy as Alice steps through a mirror to a world where everything is reversed, engaging in a life-sized chess game with eccentric characters and backward logic.
Discussion points
What do you think Alice felt when she first fell down the rabbit hole? Have you ever found yourself in a situation that felt completely unfamiliar? How did you react?
If you could have tea with any character from the book, who would it be and why?
Which part of Alice’s adventures did you find the most surprising or funny? Why?
If you could change one thing in Wonderland, what would it be and how do you think it would affect the story?
How do you think Alice changed from the beginning of the book to the end? Can you think of a time when you changed after an experience?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in Wonderland, and ask them how they might react to the quirky characters and bizarre situations. This builds empathy and creative thinking. Use open-ended questions that prompt more than a yes or no response to foster deeper conversation and critical thinking. Highlight the humor and absurdities in the story to make the discussion enjoyable and engaging. Relate the characters’ dilemmas and choices back to real-life scenarios your child might face, which enhances their ability to apply storytelling to problem-solving. Celebrate creative answers to encourage your child’s imagination and confidence in expressing unique ideas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing curiosity and exploration
Explanation: Alice's adventures begin with her curiosity and desire to explore the unknown, demonstrating the importance of asking questions and seeking new experiences.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to explore new topics, ask questions, and engage in creative play to understand the world around them.
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences of actions
Explanation: Throughout the story, Alice's decisions directly affect her adventures, teaching children that actions have consequences.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children think before acting and make more considered decisions in their daily interactions and activities.
Example Lesson: The value of perseverance
Explanation: Alice faces many challenges in her journey, but she perseveres through confounding changes and puzzling characters, highlighting the importance of resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to continue striving towards their goals despite difficulties, building resilience and determination.
Example Lesson: Appreciation for diversity and difference
Explanation: The array of unique characters Alice encounters teaches the importance of accepting and valuing differences in others.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to embrace diversity in people they meet and value differing perspectives and experiences.
Example Lesson: The power of imagination
Explanation: Alice's journey showcases the boundless possibilities of imagination, encouraging creative thinking and problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children can be motivated to use their imagination in play, storytelling, and in overcoming everyday challenges by thinking outside the box.