Published: 2010
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This book features in the following series: Alice, Best Loved Classics, Picture Books Classics .
This book has been graded for interest at 4 years.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published in 2010 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Emma Chichester Clark studied at Chelsea School of Art and then the Royal College WHere she was taught by Quentin Blake. She won the Mother Goose Award in 1988 for Listen to This. Lewis Carroll is the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, 1832-1898. Alice in Wonderland was first published in 1865.
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This book contains the following story:
Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll tells a story about a curious little girl called Alice who follows a White Rabbit down a rabbit hole and ends up in Wonderland. Here she meets various bizarre characters including the Cheshire Cat, the Hatter, the March Hare, the Caterpillar and the Queen of Hearts. You can read the unabridged text here.
This book features the following characters:
Knave of Hearts
This book features the character Knave of Hearts.
Duchess
This book features the character Duchess.
White Rabbit
This book features Carroll's character, White Rabbit.
Queen of Hearts
This book features Carroll's character, Queen of Hearts.
March Hare
This book features Carroll's character, March Hare.
Alice
This book features Carroll's character, Alice.
Mad Hatter
This book features Carroll's character, Mad Hatter.
Caterpillar
This book features Carroll's character, Caterpillar.
"Emma Chichester Clark's intelligent update of Alice in Wonderland makes it more accessible and less frightening than Lewis Carroll's original, complete with John Tenniel's dark, prickly Victorian pictures. Girls of 5+ should enjoy it." Amanda Craig, The Times
Praise for `Melrose and Croc':
'Full of bright detail, this is a picture book young readers could well dream about as being the next best thing to entering its pages.' The Independent
'Two irresistible new characters from the creator of the popular Blue Kangaroo series.' Winter edition, Primary Times
'A heart-warming tale of how friendships begin... This book is a wonderful tactile experience, from the shimmery glittery cover... to the gentle watercolours inside, which are printed on the creamiest of papers.' The Irish Times
'It delights children but adults will appreciate the period evocation of the festive-season cities and the off-season seaside.' The Sunday Times
'Incredibly touching story.' Primary Times
'Gorgeous Christmassy story about friendship.' Angels and Urchins
'You don't have to get too sentimental to find something special...The light in the illustrations makes this book all the more magical.' Junior
'A beautifully illustrated and heart-warming tale.' Family Interest Magazine
'This author/illustrator goes from strength to strength... Mouth-watering illustrations, ideal text, two mightily engaging characters - altogether the star on top of the tree.' Carousel
Praise for I Love You, Blue Kangaroo:
`Presented in clear, bright colours, this is a charming tale about affection and sharing...' School Librarian
`I love you... would melt the stoniest heart. Blue Kangaroo is ousted from his place... by a procession of new toys. A tender and touching story for three to six year olds.' Sunday Telegraph
`Could become a classic.' Books for Keeps
`Irresistible...brimming with `Aaah factor'.' The Bookseller
`Blue Kangaroo is a winner.' T. E. S