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Golden Globe nominee Scarlett Johansson ( Lost in Translation, Girl with a Pearl Earring) brings a palpable sense of joy and exuberance to her performance of Lewis Carroll's enduring classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The young and imaginative Alice grows weary of her storybook, one "without pictures or conversations", and follows a hasty hare underground - to come face to face with a host of strange and fantastic characters.

This delightful collection of 13 children’s classic stories features Alice in Wonderland, The Bell, A Christmas Carol, Cinderella, Emily of New Moon, The Little Match Girl, The Little Mermaid, Little Red Riding Hood, Scourge of the Desert, The Secret Garden, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

The Wind in the Willows is the classic story featuring Ratty, Mole, Badger and Toad (of Toad Hall). In Alice in Wonderland, when Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole, she embarks on a series of adventures with some of the most weird and wonderful characters ever encountered. In Through the Looking Glass, Alice sees another world in the looking glass and wishes she could go there.

All the delightful and bizarre inhabitants of Wonderland are here: the White Rabbit and the Cheshire Cat, the hooka-smoking Caterpillar and the Mad Hatter, the March Hare and the Ugly Duchess... and, of course, Alice herself - growing alternately taller and smaller, attending demented tea parties and eccentric croquet games, and observing everything with clarity and rational amazement.

This is a SoundCraft Audiobooks production - enhanced with music and sound effects - of two of Lewis Carroll's classic tales of nonsense and imagination. Here, brought together in a single volume, are the complete tales of young Alice, a girl who dreams of fantastical lands full of talking rabbits, grinning cats, mad hatters, and vengeful queens.

The dreaming spires of Oxford may be one of the great educational establishments of the Centuries. But it is also a place where the Nation’s young learn much more. Within its walls, courtyards and cloisters these 10 Poets mused and illuminated on the beauty of poetry with eager yet tender words.

An anthology of over 50 classic children's poems, read by some of our finest actors. Full of fun, excitement, and magic, the poems in this collection are guaranteed to spark the imagination and open up a world of wonder. Favourites from authors such as Edward Lear, Lewis Carroll, and Robert Louis Stevenson are all here, as well as less familiar but nonetheless hugely entertaining poems such as" The Camel's Complaint"and "The Elephant, or The Force of Habit".

Welcome, dear Listener - pray step quietly, for the shelves are dozing.You have found The Lewis Carroll Library: a most respectable collection of unrespectable tales, where words may walk backwards, time may forget its manners, and a sentence will occasionally tumble headlong into a pun. Here we read the books entire - every chapter, every curiosity - turning pages as one might turn a looking-glass: expecting, at any moment, to find the world on the other side behaving rather differently.So settle comfortably, keep a corner of your imagination unbuttoned, and - if you happen to see a White ...

Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Katie Leung, star of the Harry Potter films. This definitive recording includes an Introduction by Hugh Haughton. Conjured up one 'golden afternoon' in 1862 to entertain Alice Liddell, the daughter of the dean of Carroll's college...

Gemma Arterton reads Lewis Carroll's magical sequel to 'Alice in Wonderland'. It's mid-winter, the snow is falling against the window, and Alice is learning how to play chess when, on a whim, she goes to the mirror and pretends her black kitten is the Red Queen and suddenly everything changes... When Alice enters the looking glass world nothing is quite as it seems. She meets Humpty Dumpty, the Red and White Queens and of course Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

This audiobook - entertaining for both adults and children - follows the fantastical adventures of a little girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a nonsensical world full of peculiar creatures.

Step back into a whimsical world with Through the Looking-Glass, the enchanting sequel to Alice in Wonderland. Join Alice as she ventures through a mirror into a fantastical dream realm where she encounters a delightful array of chess pieces and other eccentric characters. Experience this magical journey narrated by David Goldfarb, featuring a talented cast that brings Lewis Carrolls beloved story to life.

Alice in Wonderland is the timeless story of a curious young girl who follows a white rabbit into a world that makes no sense and yet feels strangely familiar. In this dreamlike place, nothing stays steady for long. Alice grows taller, then smaller. She meets creatures who talk in riddles, argue about everything, and change their minds without warning. As she moves from one strange encounter to another—the grinning Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter’s tea table, the Queen of Hearts shouting for order—Alice tries to understand a world that refuses to follow ordinary rules.

"Alice im Wunderland" ist eines der bekanntesten Kinderbücher aller Zeiten – ein fantasievolles Abenteuer, das Generationen begeistert hat. Als Alice dem weißen Kaninchen in den Bau folgt, beginnt eine Reise durch ein Land voller wunderlicher Wesen und absurder Logik. Ob die schräge Teegesellschaft mit dem verrückten Hutmacher, die streitlustige Herzkönigin oder die philosophierende Raupe – Lewis Carrolls Welt steckt voller Sprachwitz, Rätsel und überraschender Ideen.

Dive into the whimsical world of Lewis Carroll with this delightful collection of lesser-known poems. Known for his entertaining nonsense verses and unique takes on various subjects, Carroll invites readers on a journey through a light-hearted and accessible realm of poetry. Some pieces even delve into meta and introspective themes, making this a charming read for both poetry enthusiasts and casual readers alike. (Rosslyn Carlyle)

In Sylvie and Bruno Concluded, the enchanting adventures of the fairy-children Sylvie and Bruno continue, bringing joy and whimsy to every page. Joined by their delightful fairy companions, including the witty Professor who humorously explores ideas to their fullest, the story is filled with delightful nonsense songs that will leave you smiling. Meanwhile, the mortal characters—our unnamed narrator, the gracious Lady Muriel, and the self-righteous Arthur—serve as the backdrop for Carrolls insightful commentary on morality and Christian values. Join us for a whimsical journey where fantasy ...

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the North-West who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

Dive into the whimsical world of Alices Adventures in Wonderland, a beloved childrens classic penned by the brilliant English mathematician and author, the Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll. Follow the curious Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a fantastical realm filled with bizarre characters, from talking playing cards to quirky creatures. This enchanting tale plays with logic in ways that captivate both young readers and adults alike, making it a timeless example of literary nonsense that continues to charm audiences across generations.

Alice was growing increasingly weary of sitting idle by her sister on the riverbank, longing for adventure. Little did she know that her day was about to take a fantastical turn. Chasing a hurried White Rabbit through the lush grass, she tumbles into a bizarre dream world. Here, she encounters an array of whimsical creatures, from a aloof, hookah-smoking caterpillar to the enigmatic Cheshire Cat, who appears and disappears at will. Everyone seems to have a demand for Alice, whether its reciting poetry or following peculiar orders. Yet, the verses she once knew so well feel oddly warped. In ...

Dive into the whimsical world of Alices Adventures in Wonderland, the enchanting 1865 novel by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll. Follow Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a fantastical realm filled with eccentric, anthropomorphic characters. This timeless tale delights readers of all ages, skillfully blending logic with the absurd, and has cemented its place as a cornerstone of the literary nonsense genre. Its imaginative narrative, vivid imagery, and unforgettable characters continue to inspire and influence popular culture and literature, ...