Alice and Cats: The Whimsical in Story

Life as an adult can become mundane. In the press of work and chores and duties, it can be easy to miss the opportunities to enjoy the simplicity and whimsy of life.

“Stop and smell the roses.”

But what about stopping to chat with them? To invent a robust politic of roses? To hear their wars with the ants running along their stems?

It seems nonsensical and even a trifle childish, but perhaps that’s what we adults need on occasion: to remember that life doesn’t have to be all serious all the time.

If you’re ready to take a break from strict reality with some whimsy that still carries heart, here are some books for you!

Alice and Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass: Nonsense and silliness… or is it?

The Phantom Tollbooth: Alice in Wonderland, but make it math.

The Little Prince: Spend hours considering a sentence and come up with three different interpretations.

The Cat Who Saved Books: A must for any book lover to fall more in love with books!