curiouser and curiouser

Take this book home as a souvenir of this whimsical experience and to help your child continue to grow. Containing each character that you interacted with at the exhibit, CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER includes personalized activities for all ages. Each activity brings up a new task of a variety of subjects.

Flip the pages to reveal a new surprise. This book is a fun way for the whole family to reflect on this enchanting experience in Wonderland.

AGES 5 — 10

PRINTED AT MASSART

APRIL 2013TYPESET IN MRS. EAVES AND METROPOLIS

60 LBS. COVER STOCK

ACCORDIAN BOUND, HARD COVER

ILLUSTRATIONS BY RALPH STEADMAN

© 2012 Shanleigh Sanford

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Exhibit: Curiouser and Curiouser | A land full of Wonder. An exhibition where curiosity is both encouraged and cherished.

Date: March 22, 2013 — August 16, 2013Opening Reception: March 8, 2013 1:00 — 5:00

Location: Boston Children’s Museum 308 Congress Street Boston, MA 02210Museum Contact: 617-426-1944, info@BostonChildrensMueseum.org

Staff: Curated by Shanleigh Sanford, Curatorial Assistants: Ron Magliozzi and Jenny He, Director of Technology: Robert Picoult, Crew: Andrew McIntyre, Rebecca Smith, Mary Thompson, and Jonathan Fitzgerald.

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Leave the real world behind and jump down into a land of wonder, a place where curiosity is both encouraged and cherished. Immerse yourself in this educational experience as your learn and grow in the same way that Alice did in whimsical Wonderland. As you make your way through this timeless journey, you will be greeted by enchanting characters and guided, literally, along the pages of Lewis Carroll’s greatest creation.

If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is,

because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And

what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?

If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is,

because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And

what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?— alice

I seemed to have misplaced my favorite gloves! I need your help, and quick! Before the Duchess gets here. You see, I have a favorite pair of white gloves and can not find the match to the glove below. Can you find the match in the pile to the right? It would really help me scurry along to the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party!

introducing the

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The Duchess! The Duchess! Oh my dear paws! Oh my fur and whiskers! Where can I have dropped them, I wonder?

where am i?

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where am i?

cra hint: you can drive me

kobo hint: you can read me

rskha hint: you can find me in the ocean

cptaeu hint: you can drink out of me

lrmeubaul hint: you use me when it is raining

answers: car, book, shark, teacup, umbrella

answers?

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I am trying to remember subjects that I was once taught back in my school days. Though something seems to be a bit off. I can’t quite figure out what it is. The words sound almost correct, but not quite. For sometimes I scramble my words. Letters beging to get mixed up. Could you help me unscramble the words to the right?

hint: you use me when it is raining

introducing the

Reeling and Writhing, of course, and then the different branches of Arithmetic — Ambition, Distrac-tion, Uglification, and Derision.

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I tend to vanish without warning but I need help making my way to the Queen croquet game. I can’t be late or she will shout “off with your head!” and I, of cource, do not want that to happen. Would you be able to guide me through the maze to the right? I would really appreciate it!

introducing the

That depends a good deal on where you want to go. It doesn’t matter which way you go.

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My watch seems to be stuck at 6 o’clock, old English tea time. Would you be able to help me fix it? Telling time is essential. How else will I be able to make sure that I am on time for tea? You can start by turning the clock hands to the times below.

7:30, 9:25, 5:15, 10:20, 8:45, 12:05, 3:10, 4:40

introducing the

No wonder you’re late. Why, this watch is

exactlytwo days slow.

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I come from a deck of cards, so generally, I enjoy playing games. I take pride in being able to trick and confuse. It is something that I find fun. You are my next target. See if you are able to answer my riddles to the right. But be careful! They tend to fool!

introducing the

Begin at the beginning and go on until you come to the end: then stop.

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a starfish

all of them, of course!

put it in front of the mirror

take away the “s”

lift me!

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I wonder if I've been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I'm not the same, the next question is 'Who in

the world am I?' Ah, that's the great puzzle!

I wonder if I've been changed in the night? Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I'm not the same, the next question is 'Who in

the world am I?' Ah, that's the great puzzle! — alice

Take this book home as a souvenir of this whimsical experience and to help your child continue to grow. Containing each character that you interacted with at the exhibit, CURIOUSER AND CURIOUSER includes personalized activities for all ages. Each activity brings up a new task of a variety of subjects.

Flip the pages to reveal a new surprise. This book is a fun way for the whole family to reflect on this enchanting experience in Wonderland.

AGES 5 — 10

PRINTED AT MASSART

APRIL 2013TYPESET IN MRS. EAVES AND METROPOLIS

60 LBS. COVER STOCK

ACCORDIAN BOUND, HARD COVER

ILLUSTRATIONS BY RALPH STEADMAN