PeekAbook: Alice in Verse

Alice in Verse
The Lost Rhymes of Wonderland
by J.T. Holden - my review
illustrated by Andrew Johnson
Take a peek into this suh-weeet book trailer with illustrations from the book:



*** Alice Book Giveaway ***

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* giveaway prize
courtesy of Candleshoe Books
Thanks Derek!

* part of Alice in Whatsitland

Alice in Verse by J.T. Holden

Alice in Verse:
The Lost Rhymes of Wonderland
by J.T. Holden
illustrated by Andrew Johnson

Published: 2010
Genre: Poetry
Hardback: 112 pages
Rating: 5

Description from the amazon:
Have you ever wondered...

Who really stole the Queen's tarts? Whatever did become of the Walrus & the Carpenter after their nefarious jot down the briny beach with the little Oysters? Is there truly any sense to be found in nonsense at all?

Come follow Alice down the rabbit-hole once again as Lewis Carroll's timeless classic is reimagined through the lyrical language of Wonderland...where a Caterpillar dispenses an indelible lesson, a Cat offers safe haven and (fairly) sound advice, and a Hatter and Hare throw a mad tea party before matching wits at the trial of the century!

Limited Hardcover Edition with introduction by the author and over 35 pages of all-new illustrations.


My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): puzzling paths

Such a gem of a book!

Certain parts of Alice in Wonderland have been retold in poetry form in this book with amusing and delightful illustrations. It's one of those books that is fun to read aloud. In fact, should be read aloud! The words just tickle the brain and mouth.

I was thrilled to see and read a chapter on my favorite characters, Dee and Dum. Like the Cheshire Cat above, the Tweedles were not of the roly-poly sort.

Favorite illustration:
There is one with a caterpillar with mechanical-like wings attached to its back and wheels at its tail-end. It looks steampunky to me and you know how I'm into that steampunk aesthetic.

*** Alice Book Giveaway ***

If you haven't already, signup to win this book which ends April 11, 2010.

~*~
* giveaway prize
courtesy of Candleshoe Books
Thanks Derek!

* part of Alice in Whatsitland

Alice in Verse giveaway

Alice in Verse:
The Lost Rhymes of Wonderland
by J.T. Holden
illustrated by Andrew Johnson

Just released: January 11, 2010

My Waiting on Wednesday last week was this book. I am thrrrrilllled to say that Candleshoe Books has agreed to have me host a giveaway for this Alice trrrrrrrrrreat! Want one? Details below...

Description from the amazon:
Have you ever wondered...

Who really stole the Queen's tarts? Whatever did become of the Walrus & the Carpenter after their nefarious jot down the briny beach with the little Oysters? Is there truly any sense to be found in nonsense at all?

Come follow Alice down the rabbit-hole once again as Lewis Carroll's timeless classic is reimagined through the lyrical language of Wonderland...where a Caterpillar dispenses an indelible lesson, a Cat offers safe haven and (fairly) sound advice, and a Hatter and Hare throw a mad tea party before matching wits at the trial of the century!

Limited Hardcover Edition with introduction by the author and over 35 pages of all-new illustrations.

*** Giveaway ***


Win this book.

Open to all.

Offer ends: April 11, 2010

To do:

Read 2 challenge posts below and leave them a comment.

+1 per extra post read

Let me know who you visited with your email in comments below.

Spread the word for extra entry points:

+2 tweet, facebook, or other social network
+3 place link to this on your sidebar
+5 blog about this

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Contest has ended - winner is here

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And, we'll throw in this White Rabbit bookmark!

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* giveaway prize, image source of the rabbit bookmark and book display courtesy of Candleshoe Books
Thanks Derek!

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Alice in Whatsitland challenge posts:


Alice in Wonderland film reviews
Titania86 of Fishmuffins of Doom
Heather at Gofita's Pages
Shana of Kreating Insecurities
Margaret of The French Bear

Alice crafts
m'Alice - Malice, the Marauder created by icitea
m'Alice with clothes by icitea
Alice Drink Me doll by Shana of Kreating Insecurities
Alice keychain by Shana of Kreating Insecurities
Alice inspired wrist warmers Margaret of The French Bear

Alice collections
Shop on Satuday - Alice in Wonderland
by Amanda Leigh of Not-really-southern Vamp Chicks

Alice music
Almost Alice soundtrack
by Shana of Kreating Insecurities

Alice games
American McGee's Alice
by Titania86 of Fishmuffins of Doom


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* part of Alice in Whatsitland - GO - read this fanciful adventure!

Waiting on Wednesday - 3.10.10

*** alert ***
so sorry, i'm interrupting Alice's adventure in Whatsitland to let you know...

I'm waiting for...

Alice in Verse:
The Lost Rhymes of Wonderland
by J.T. Holden - my review
illustrated by Andrew Johnson

Just released: January 11, 2010

Description from the amazon:
Have you ever wondered...

Who really stole the Queen's tarts? Whatever did become of the Walrus & the Carpenter after their nefarious jot down the briny beach with the little Oysters? Is there truly any sense to be found in nonsense at all?

Come follow Alice down the rabbit-hole once again as Lewis Carroll's timeless classic is reimagined through the lyrical language of Wonderland...where a Caterpillar dispenses an indelible lesson, a Cat offers safe haven and (fairly) sound advice, and a Hatter and Hare throw a mad tea party before matching wits at the trial of the century!

Limited Hardcover Edition with introduction by the author and over 35 pages of all-new illustrations.

*** Giveaway ***
Just posted a giveaway for this book here -ends April 11, 2010.

* on my want list ;-D

* image source rabbit bookmark - thanks Derek of Candleshoe Books for the updated version

* part of Alice in Whatsitland (see schedule)


* wanna be a part of Alice's adventure in Whatsitland? join the challenge!

* Waiting on Wednesday
was created by Jill at Breaking the Spine