Alice in a Winter Wonderland

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Jan Brett

Publisher

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

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Release Date

November 26, 2024

ISBN

978-0593533888

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A striking rendition of Alice in Wonderland transported to a shimmering Alaskan tundra, in Jan Brett's rich signature style.

When Alice spies a white rabbit checking his pocket watch before hippity-hopping down a crevasse in an Alaskan glacier, she knows she must follow him. And so she pops down the rabbit hole, into a world of absurd personalities, topsy-turvy action, and laugh-out-loud silliness. Favorite characters like Cheshire Cat and the Duchess and King and Queen come to life as vibrant animals native to Alaska making this classic tale shine through a fresh lens, certain to appeal to readers of all ages.

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Wintery Twist on a Classic

December 21, 2024

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4.3

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4.0

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4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

5.0

This classic tale gets a wintery twist as Alice follows a rabbit down a hole but is too big to fit. Drinking the drink, she shrinks herself and finds her in front of a caterpillar then meets the Mad Hatter. It isn’t long before she stumbles upon the queen who demands she plays the strangest game with her. All of the animals wear a card, and appropriately, the queen wears a Queen of Hearts. Will she ever make it back home?

ALICE IN WINTER WONDERLAND celebrates imagination with the incorporation of playing cards. Instead of a person, I like that the queen is an owl and I feel it brings even more humor to the story. Seeing the owl say “off with your head” made me smile more than when the Red Queen did it. The illustrations are brought to life with magnificent detailing. I love how similar this one is to the classic while still standing on its own. Children will enjoy following Alice as she goes on a wild adventure and I love the twist at the end.

Final Verdict: I would recommend this to children aged four and older who enjoy stories about adventure, humor, and for those that feature animals as the main characters. This will make a great book to read to your little one while cuddled under a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate.