Alice In Wonderland

Alice In Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, is one of the most, if not the most, known and loved children's classics. But it's not just for kids! Alice In Wonderland is smart, funny, and creative. When I read this book it was an assigned reading for my Children's Literature class. I'm glad I read it because it was very fascinating. It's nonsensical subjects, memorable characters, and rhythmic makes this a whimsical read. I have yet to read it's sequel, Through the Looking Glass, but it also promises to be a treat good enough to eat! (Although you really shouldn't...)As we all know, Alice In Wonderland has also been made into two films by Walt Disney Pictures, one animated in 1951 and this years live-action "sequel" version directed by Tim Burton. The original animated version was on of my favorite growing up (next to the Little Mermaid, of course!) and I loved all the songs. I could really relate to Alice's predicament of wanting the world to be the way you want it. Still, she learns a good lesson in the end when she realizes there is a "reason for the madness" of our world!


The 2010 release of Alice In Wonderland is a live action film brought to you by non-other than the twistedly-talented mind of Tim Burton. This version is more like a sequel but it is never really advertised as one. Instead, it takes us on a mystery ride following Alice back down the rabbit hole to a very familiar, yet different Wonderland. All the characters are somewhat different and it seems very odd to have a live action sequel to an animated film, but then again, that is the unpredictability of the world of Alice In Wonderland!