Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: "Open Me for Curiouser and Curiouser Surprises" »

Harriet Castor began her career writing children's books at the tender age of 12 when in 1982 she wrote a book about a fat cat named Fat Puss. She was born in Cambridge, England, and has worked as a children's book editor. Currently, she is concentrating on writing full-time.

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"Curiouser and curiouser!" cried Alice . . .
Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice for magical adventures in the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland. Here, rabbits can talk and playing cards walk and cats can vanish at will. You will never meet a more baffling bunch or eat a more curious cake. So open up these covers now and fall into the land of your dreams!

Curious surprises:
Learn the ways of this mysterious world in the Guide to Wonderland

Pull Alice's toes to see her grow taller and taller!
Open the Wonderland cupboards to find all manner of curious things See the playing cards jump to life in the pop-up courtroom Marvel at the vanishing Cheshire Cat and his lingering grin

Search for the hidden keys and answer the Wonderland riddle

Publishers Weekly

In this enthusiastic adaptation, readers follow a stylized puppetlike Alice on her adventures, which are illustrated with elaborate mixed-media collages featuring a madcap assortment of books, clocks, and photographs, as well as doors and windows that open. One pull-tab elongates Alice, while another makes the Cheshire Cat vanish into an airy wash of eyes and teeth. The Mad Hatter's youthful, disheveled appearance makes him resemble a modern hipster, and the pop-up trial scene features a flying pack of cards. A clever and inventive interpretation. Ages 8 up. (Apr.)