The Ordinary Life of Jacominus Gainsborough

By Rébecca Dautremer

7-9
years

Price: $19.99

ISBN: 9798895090107

Specification: 56pp, 10.00 x 11.40in

Publication date: May 27, 2025

Format: Hardback

From award-winning author and illustrator Rébecca Dautremer, celebrate love, joy, and family with Jacominus Gainsborough.

Description

Journey through the life of a 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.

Stunning artwork shows Jacominus at different ages throughout his life, highlights the profound joy of being loved, and the ultimate happiness of reflecting on life surrounded by cherished family and friends. Rébecca Dautremer brings a universal message of the beauty of being alive in this story perfect for fans of Shaun Tan or the Fan brothers.

Reviews

"First off, 500 points for the titular rabbit’s name in this book: Jacominus Gainsborough. That’s just golden right there. The art in this story sort of strikes me as what would happen if you gave the picture book Animalia by Graeme Base a plot. In this tale, we are treated to twelve different scenes that take place in the various seasons. What’s more, Jacominus grows up over the course of the story. The end result is a celebration of a life. And those illustrated spreads? Every one of them is an homage to a great work of art."

Betsy Bird, A Fuse 8 Production, SLJ.com