Alice in a Winter Wonderland

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Jan Brett

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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 (Updated: June 25, 2026)

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4.3

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4.0

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4.0

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4.0

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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.

Bethany Wicker Top 10 Reviewer 934 reviews

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Magical Alaskan Adventure

March 29, 2026 (Updated: June 25, 2026)

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Alice in a Winter Wonderland by Jan Brett is a delightful reimagining of my favorite book and movie, Alice in Wonderland.

In this version, Alice finds herself in a sparkling Alaskan tundra where she spots a white rabbit checking his pocket watch before hopping down a crevasse. Curious as ever, she follows him down the rabbit hole, but quickly discovers she is too big to fit. After drinking a mysterious potion, she shrinks and encounters a caterpillar before meeting the whimsical Mad Hatter. Soon, Alice stumbles upon the Queen of Hearts, who has transformed into a humorous owl, and must play the strangest game with the deck of animals, each wearing a playing card. The twists and surprises along the way kept me smiling, especially seeing the owl declare "off with your head" in a funny, unexpected way.

I read this book to a few children after we finished the original Alice in Wonderland story and they absolutely loved the wintery twist. The illustrations are breathtaking, filled with intricate details that bring the Alaskan animals to life while keeping the spirit of the classic tale. The story perfectly balances adventure and imagination, and it stands out as its own unique version while honoring the original.

I would recommend this book to children aged four and older, especially those who enjoy animal characters and whimsical adventures. It is perfect for reading aloud while snuggled up with a blanket and a warm cup of hot chocolate. This version of Alice’s adventure is sure to enchant readers both young and old.

Good Points

The Alaskan setting and animal characters give a fresh, humorous twist to the classic tale.

Jan Brett’s detailed illustrations bring the story and its whimsical world vividly to life.

The book captures the spirit of Alice in Wonderland while offering a unique, engaging adventure for children.