Post Wave Children's Books (7+) 9781836270171 (Hardback)
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Readers follow the story of the rabbit, Jacominus Gainsborough, who isn’t as large or as speedy as some of his peers and who has his own distinct interests and enjoyments. Filled with depth and detail, the illustrations have a photolike quality inviting readers to look again and again. White space is used to create moments of pause and focus. There are some clever high-art references in compositions which add additional layered meaning and show how the seemingly ordinary can in fact be extraordinary.
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Rébecca Dautremer is a celebrated French illustrator and author. She graduated from the Arts Décoratifs School in Paris and went on to illustrate several bestselling picture books, including L’Amoureux which won the Prix Sorcières. In 2016 she found a new publishing home with Editions Sarbacane where she was able to express her creativity and unique personal style through her own stories. She created the character of Jacominus Gainsborough in 2018, and her books have been translated in 20 languages and published worldwide.
This book follows the story of a rabbit from when he was born to when he dies. It follows him through war, love and death, friendships and a weak leg. This was a amazing book showing you the meaning of life and that it doesn’t have to be special and all you need is right in front of you. The illustrations are beautiful and I loved the cute details. You could enjoy the book just by following the illustrations. I would read this book again!
Beatrice
Sandroyd Bookivores
The story was about a little boy rabbit and his challenges and changes. The manin character is called Jacominus and he wants to help people. We really liked that he wants to help everybody. The pictures were very cute and helped us undertsand the story better. We loved the front cover and we think it is emotional. The pictures made us feel like Jacominus and what things were like for him. We recommend this book for people who like sad stories. Read it! It is really good!
Anouk and Elianna
Sandroyd Bookivores