What Children’s Book Worlds Do You Wish You Could Visit in Real Life?

Out of all the books mentioned in the article, Madeline is the one I remember the most since I used to love reading the series when I was young and we share the same name. Considering I’ve often wondered what life would be like if I were in Madeline’s shoes as a child, and I’d like to fulfill this little fantasy, Madeline would be the book world in Rabbit Hole that I would most like to explore. Fancy Nancy and Where the Wild Things Are are books I also enjoyed reading when I was younger and wished to visit the worlds of. I loved the mystery and otherworldly elements of Where the Wild Things Are, but I also loved the glitz and glamour of Fancy Nancy, so I don’t believe I’ll ever forget those two. I used to have a strange obsession with Where the Wild Things Are; it was like I wanted to read it constantly and it reminded me of Narnia. When I was younger I actually dreamed of going to the Where the Wild Things Are universe and kind of freaked myself out. I vividly remember from this book that Max was very naughty and I found him a little annoying. Also, how the movie recreation was very creepy. For Fancy Nancy what I vividly remember is Nancy’s clothes because I thought she was the epitome of fashion.

If I was hired as a consultant for the Rabbit Hole I would add more to the Madeline exhibition because it looks very small and there seems to be more of a representation of the cover of the books rather than the setting of the books. I believe they should make a section where there are dim lights and a small structure that looks like her school and let children be able to climb it and reach a small area where there is a balcony overlooking a structure of the Eiffel tower and like multiple lights as if they were street lights/stars. Rabbit hole has no touch screens, ball pits, or people in costumes which I think are smart choices. I feel like the space is already immersive so there is no need for other additives. However, if they decide to add an exhibition of a book that includes a ball pit I would see how it may be necessary. Or if they want to make an exhibition of a book that has significant characters they could do what Disneyland does and have people dress up. One of the creators of Rabbit Hole argues that children’s culture does not receive the respect it deserves and I agree to a certain extent. I believe that as of now a lot of young adults and adults have learned to respect the culture because they understand that ones childhood can have a grave impact on their development and how so many authors and producers put so much work into creating the movies, books, and shows they used to enjoy watching. A lot of them now tune into their younger side by collecting things that remind them of their younger years or rereading and watching shows, movies, and books they enjoyed. Yet, I still believe that creators of children books, shows, and movies don’t get enough credit for their work. Everything they put out has a great impact on the brain chemistry of a child. Bluey, for example, is an amazing children’s show that I have noticed has taught a lot of children empathy and kindness. My younger cousin loves watching it and when I watch it with him I understand the appeal. Like my younger cousin I had my favorite things during my childhood. One of my happiest moments in a setting meant for children would have to be when I went to Universal Studios when I was about ten. I was obsessed with the minions and my older brother bought me a Stuart plushie from there and I took it with me everywhere. The first lines I would like for there to be in the entrance of Rabbit Hole are those from the Corduroy.