Michael Foreman's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland »

It's possible that if Lewis Carroll had never met Alice Liddell, he might have enjoyed a more peaceful lifetime and an obscure legacy. But his whimsical inventiveness touched everything he did, and a story he made up one afternoon for a little girl became one of literature's great classics, Alice in Wonderland.

One of the greatest achievements in children's literature, Carroll's masterpiece introduces children to a whole world of humor, fun, and invention

Featuring a bevy of characters and locations, Alice's world introduces young readers to the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the evil Queen of Hearts, the tea party and, of course, the rabbit hole that starts it all. Michael Foreman's watercolors beautifully capture the world of Wonderland in all of its glory.

Publishers Weekly

Drawing inspiration from Carroll’s own photography, Foreman brings fresh enthusiasm to an already wondrous tale. Unlike many depictions, his Alice is “dark-haired and elfin-featured” (per the illustrator’s note) as the living Alice Liddell appeared in Carroll’s photographs. In spot art and full-bleed scenes, Foreman’s paintings appear on most pages, bursting with color and energy. White rabbits, mock turtles, and execution-minded queens look prepared to leap off the page. Also available: Aesop’s Fables. Ages 9-12. (Sept.)