Alice's Guide to Wonderland

by Eric Geron, Lisa Vannini (Illustrator)

Timed to the 75th anniversary of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, this illustrated guidebook will immerse readers in the whimsiness of this beloved classic.

In this beautifully designed guidebook, head down the rabbit hole for the maddest adventure you’ll ever have...

Greetings, Curious Travelers, and welcome to Wonderland! Alice has written her very own guide to this nonsensical place, with a little help from all her friends--and she can't wait to share it with you. In these pages, readers will

A Guide to How to get there, the best places to visit, and the places you MIGHT want to avoid.Who’s Biographies of the notable Wonderland residents, according to Alice.Curious Critters and Where to Find An overview of the strange creatures one might encounter on a journey through Wonderland.Compendium of The plants here aren’t quite what you’re used to!How to Throw the Perfect Unbirthday Hatter, Hare, and Dormouse have some tips for you.The Rules of Tips for the Queen of Hearts’ favorite game (and maybe some advice on how to make sure you lose against her and can keep your head).And more!
Brought to life with magical four-color illustrations and margin notes from Alice and friends, this enchanting title is a must-have collectible for fans of Disney’s take on the enduring Lewis Carroll classic.

Genres: Fantasy

192 pages, Hardcover

Published May 19, 2026

About the author

Eric Geron is a #1 New York Times bestselling author.

Reviews

[Virgil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Disney answer my questions about the AiW51 Looking-Glass lore. Disney. Answer my calls, Disney.

[strawberryshortcake · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delight for readers of all ages

I stumbled across this book at Walmart, and I’m glad I decided to pick it up. Alice walks you through her adventure, with lots of advice on how to navigate Wonderland.

Every page is beautifully illustrated with comments from the Cheshire Cat all throughout. Other characters add their own notes too, each with a different font and colour to distinguish them. The way the pages are formatted makes the book feel engaging. Especially since occasionally, you have to turn the book upside down or sideways to read.There are a few maze style puzzles towards the end, but not enough to count this as an activity book.

It expands the world-building of Wonderland too! There are pages dedicated to certain characters as well as all the plants, animals and objects you’ll find in Wonderland. There’s even instructions on how to throw your own mad tea party, courtesy of the Mad Hatter and March Hare. These specific pages build upon the original movie in a way that feels accurate, but original, with references to both the books. It hints towards the Looking-Glass World, and characters that didn’t appear in the movie. Such as doors leading to other places in Wonderland including the prison under the Queen of Hearts’ castle, the den of a hungry lion (fighting with a unicorn), and the bottom of a pond in the Tulgey Wood. And characters such as the Mock Turtle, Gryphon, Humpty Dumpty, and even the White Rabbit’s relatives (seen in portraits). Though I regret to mention that the Dutchess (Cheshire Cat’s owner), and Time fail to make an appearance.

All in all, this was a great read, and I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys the movie (and books). If there was one thing I’d change however, it’s the fact that the pages are not numbered. It has an official page count, but there are plenty of things to read (from Alice) even before the title, and table of contents (which is also not numbered). The lack of numbering makes it difficult to keep track of how far you are, since it’s difficult to tell where the pages count starts. But this shouldn’t be much trouble because it’s mostly pictures, and you can easily finish it in one day.

Edit: formatting

[Carrie Griffin · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun look at the world of Wonderland from the 1951 Disney movie Alice in Wonderland which is based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. I have been a fan of stories focusing on Wonderland ever since I was a child and am glad I was able to read an ARC of this book.

It is told from Alice's perspective after multiple journeys down the rabbit hole. She gives the reader a tour of Wonderland along with information about the world such as the talking flowers, how to act at an Unbirthday party, the residents of Wonderland, and so many other pieces of lore. Along with Alice's guide, there are marginal notes from the Wonderland characters. The Cheshire Cat follows Alice through the entire book, while the other characters pop in at various points.

This is a perfect book to read for children first getting into this world and for long time fans, especially for the 75th anniversary of the movie. It is a cute interactive guide with beautiful full color illustrations. I know I would have adored this book as a child when I first got into Wonderland.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for my ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.*

[Ella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alice’s Guide to Wonderland is an absolutely charming book that acts as a whimsical guide through the world of Wonderland. I greatly enjoyed the way the book invites the reader to explore its strange characters, places, and curiosities as if you were traveling through Wonderland yourself.

At first, I thought the book would stick strictly to the plot and world of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, but I was pleasantly surprised to find many little easter eggs and references drawn directly from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass themselves. As a Carroll fan, I greatly appreciated those touches, since they made the book feel richer and more connected to the original stories.

The illustrations by Lisa Vannini are beautiful throughout. Every page feels colorful, lively, and full of personality, making the experience delightful from beginning to end. I genuinely enjoyed turning every single page just to see what artistic detail or Wonderland surprise would appear next.

A charming and visually enchanting book for readers of all ages, especially for anyone who loves Wonderland in any of its many forms.

[Faith]

Really cute companion book for any Alice in wonderland fans. 🐇 ❤️ 👸