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nanlikesbooks14's review
5.0
Obviously, I'm a little biased (I'm the illustrator!) but I think it's great. Henry did a great job creating a sweet story about friendship. It's also little reminiscent of The Secret Garden, which I found charming. Recommended for any Lewis Carroll enthusiasts or if you are interested in Victorian England.
kelleemoye's review
4.0
Full review with teaching tools: http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=17386
I love when I find a twist on a classic story that is new and fresh! Herz’s story about how Alice’s garden came to be is so unique and definitely different than I’d ever heard or read before. While it holds true to the magic and silliness of Carroll’s original, it also adds a nice lesson in the vein of kindness and happiness which will lead to some great discussions as well.
I’m also a huge fan of the illustrations. I loved how color was used to show the shift in Alice’s surroundings and the way the illustrator separated the real from the strange. Additionally, I truly loved the style of the artwork which, in my opinion, was a perfect style for the story: classic with a bit of whimsy.
I love when I find a twist on a classic story that is new and fresh! Herz’s story about how Alice’s garden came to be is so unique and definitely different than I’d ever heard or read before. While it holds true to the magic and silliness of Carroll’s original, it also adds a nice lesson in the vein of kindness and happiness which will lead to some great discussions as well.
I’m also a huge fan of the illustrations. I loved how color was used to show the shift in Alice’s surroundings and the way the illustrator separated the real from the strange. Additionally, I truly loved the style of the artwork which, in my opinion, was a perfect style for the story: classic with a bit of whimsy.
jdiannedotson's review
5.0
What a marvelous tale from our dear Alice of Wonderland fame! Alice's life before her adventures in Wonderland paint a sad picture, a dreary life among children who do not recognize her gifts or appreciate her gestures. But her inspiring nature of kindness leads to delightful surprises. The darling illustrations transport the reader into Alice's worlds, capturing her travails and her triumphs in rich color. The writing reminds us that a little kindness goes a long way. Every fan of Alice should own this book!
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