The Ordinary Life of Jacominus Gainsborough

by Rebecca Dautremer, Charis Ainslie (Translator)

Overview

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

Journey through the life of a humble little rabbit, Jacominus Gainborough. 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, highlight 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.

AWARD—WINNING: The Ordinary Life of Jacominus Gainsborough has won the Grand Prix de L’illustration de Moulins, the Prix Franco—Allemand pour la Littérature de Jeunesse, and the Prix Chrétiens de Troyes.

A STUNNING HOMAGE TO GREAT WORKS OF ART: The illustrations are celebrations of great works of art throughout history.

CELEBRATION OF A LIFE LIVED TO THE FULLEST: This book showcases how extraordinary the simple things in life are.

Perfect for:
• Art lovers and art—appreciators of all ages
• Gift—givers who are looking for a unique, beautiful, and very special book
• Fans of Shaun Tan’s Cicada or The Lost Thing, Terry Fan’s It Fell from the Sky, or Cat Min’s

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798895090107
Publisher:	Post Wave
Publication date:	05/27/2025
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	10.40(w) x 11.75(h) x (d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

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.
 

Editorial 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

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