From: Monica R. Edinger <edinger>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 08:17:48 -0400

ccbc-net at ccbc.education.wisc.edu writes: Ginny, I so agree with you.

My fourth grade students have long rated Browne's version of Alice up there with Tenniel's. However, several months ago (when Oxenbury's Alice came out) I got embroiled in a friendly battle with someone on the Child_lit UK list who disapproves of any illustrator of Alice besides Tenniel, but ESPECIALLY dislikes Browne's version. I quite disagree, feeling that Browne is one of the most successful of any contemporary illustrator in visually interpreting Carroll's language. I love the predominance of green, his Alice, and his many visual puns and tricks. The rabbit hole is wonderful! My students loved seeking the little visual tricks out and they seem completely in keeping with the overall sensibility of the Carroll's story. (However, I know Phil will vehemently disagree, but don't know if he is on this list. He is on Child_lit, though, and recently spoke up strongly on this same topic.)

I wish Browne would give Looking-glass a shot. Any idea why he hasn't if he likes the first book so much?

Monica

Monica Edinger The Dalton School New York NY edinger at dalton.org monicaedinger at yahoo.com
Received on Thu 15 Jun 2000 07:17:48 AM CDT