Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2026
Journey through the life of the humble little rabbit, Jacominus Gainsborough. In twelve beautifully illustrated scenes that capture the changing seasons, this touching story celebrates life's simple joys and big moments, from happiness and love to challenges and doubts. Stunning artwork shows Jacominus at different ages throughout his life, highlighting the profound joy of being loved, and the ultimate happiness of reflecting on life surrounded by loyal friends, a cherished companion and grandchildren.
Rébecca Dautremer brings a universal message of the beauty of being alive in this stunning story.
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Lewis Carroll (1832-1898) was the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, a mathematics tutor at Christ Church College, Oxford, and author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There .
Rebecca Dautremer has illustrated over 40 children's books. She studied art at E
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