Through the Looking-Glass

Chris Riddell's delightful full-colour illustrated version of "Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There" offers a fresh take on this beloved classic, making it an ideal gift for families, children, and devoted fans alike. Originally published over 150 years ago by Macmillan, Lewis Carroll’s timeless tales of Alice have won the hearts of young readers across the globe for generations. In her second adventure, the ever-curious Alice steps into the looking-glass, entering a realm even more peculiar than the Wonderland she once knew. Engaging in a grandiose chess game set upon a vast chequerboard landscape, she embarks on a journey to claim the title of queen upon reaching the last square. However, her path is fraught with delightful challenges and interruptions from whimsical, nonsensical characters like Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and Humpty Dumpty. Many of these quirky figures insist on sharing verses with her, with poems such as "The Walrus and The Carpenter" and "Jabberwocky" achieving their own lasting fame alongside Alice’s adventures. This edition includes the unabridged text by Lewis Carroll, complemented by the artistry of Chris Riddell, a recipient of both the Costa Award and the Kate Greenaway Medal. Released 200 years after the birth of Alice’s first renowned illustrator, Sir John Tenniel, who was also a distinguished political cartoonist, Riddell’s illustrations bring a new level of excellence, capturing Carroll's universe with his distinct, vivid, and imaginative vision.