Ah, what a story! I have dreams like this from time to time where everything seems so real and confusing. Poor Alice follows a rabbit down a hole and ends up in a world of talking animals, potions that make you grow smaller or larger, and decks of cards that play croquet and paint roses. One thing I enjoyed about this book is the differences from the movie that I watched as a child. Both are great and this is in my top 5 of favorite stories, no matter whether it is animated or the "live" versions. Alice sees so many things and all she wants is for something to make sense. Now I have heard that this book is supposed to have those hidden meanings, where Alice is supposed to be so and so and the white rabbit is someone and the Queen of Hearts is another person. That I don't know, nor do I care about the hidden stuff that lurks in all these children's books. I do know that it is an entirely enjoyable story that will entertain children from about age 8 to grown ups. The version I had also had beautiful illustrations done in bright colors that were almost surreal. Well done and a little odd which I felt suited the story perfectly.
[book:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass|24213]
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