Milo Winter (1888–1956) was a celebrated American illustrator of the Golden Age of Illustration, a period spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Princeton, Illinois, Winter studied at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and began his career with Billy Popgun in 1912. Milo Winter illustrated numerous classics, including Gulliver’s Travels, Arabian Nights, Aesop’s Fables, and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, first published in 1916 by Rand McNally & Company

Winter’s Alice is a departure from the earlier versions. She appears older, more reflective, and elegantly composed, often adorned with a stylish ribbon and soft, elongated features. His style blends Art Nouveau grace with narrative clarity, making Wonderland feel both magical and grounded.

Winter’s illustrations are known for their masterful accuracy, humorous touches, and emotional depth. His work remains a favorite among collectors and readers, offering a timeless interpretation of Alice.

Sandra Sofia Santos is part of a group of Portuguese artists selected by Livraria Lello to reinterpret literary classics for children. Her work on Alice stands out for its bold character design, expressive use of color, and a clear departure from the more delicate or surreal styles. Her Alice is a girl of action—curious, critical and full of life
The Livraria Lello’s The Little Collection Alice brings a fresh and empowering vision to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Her Alice is not the fragile, wide-eyed girl of tradition, but a robust and spirited child, full of curiosity, wonder, and critical thinking. Santos’s illustrations reimagine Alice as a feminine strong figure, capable of navigating Wonderland with confidence and grace.

The book, adapted by Adélia Carvalho for younger readers, is designed for children aged 6 to 10 and features full-page illustrations with minimal text, making it ideal for read-aloud sessions or independent exploration.

This edition is available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French.

K. M. Roberts’s 1908 edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland offers a graceful and imaginative reinterpretation of Lewis Carroll’s classic, departing from the iconic Victorian literalism of John Tenniel. Roberts’s illustrations, eight black-and-white drawings, are infused with the decorative stylization of the Art Nouveau movement, bringing a fresh visual language to Wonderland.

Her pen-and-ink work is both humorous and elegant, capturing the surreal charm of Carroll’s world with flowing lines and expressive characters. Scenes like the Mad Tea Party and the Queen’s Croquet Ground are rendered with a lightness that feels both timeless and distinctly early 20th century. The original 1908 edition, published by S. W. Partridge & Co., is notable not only for its illustrations but also for its richly decorated red cloth binding.

This edition, now reprinted by Pook Press, allows modern readers to rediscover Roberts’s unique vision—a Wonderland that is not just curious, but beautifully strange.