Ordinary Life of Jacominus Gainsborough
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- ISBN 9781836270171
- Dimensions: 254 x 290mm
- Publication Date: 22 May 2025
- Publisher: Post Wave Publishing UK Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Hardback
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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.
Rébecca Dautremer, born in 1971 in Gap, Hautes-Alpes, is a celebrated French illustrator and author of children's literature. She studied graphic design at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs and transitioned from photography to illustration in 1996, a shift that influenced her focus on lighting in her artwork. Dautremer's first children's book, L'Amoureux, was published in 2003 and won the Prix Sorcières. Known for her evocative gouache paintings, she collaborates professionally with her husband, author Taï-Marc Le Thanh.
