1 Explain why: 1) Alice didn't like the book her sister was reading. 2) Alice ran after the Rabbit.

Okay, let's explain why Alice didn't like the book and why she ran after the Rabbit.

1. 1) Alice didn't like the book her sister was reading.

   Alice didn't like the book because it had no pictures or conversations in it. She thought it was a very dull book.

2. 2) Alice ran after the Rabbit.

   Alice ran after the Rabbit because it was a White Rabbit that talked to itself and even took a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket. She was burning with curiosity and wanted to know why the Rabbit was talking to itself.