The Ordinary Life of Jacominus Gainsborough

BOOK SUMMARY

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 Gainsborough. In twelve beautifully illustrated scenes that capture the changing seasons, this touching story celebrates life’s simple joys and big moments.

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. Known for her evocative gouache paintings, she collaborates professionally with her husband, author Taï-Marc Le Thanh.

PRAISE

“A USBBY 2026 outstanding international book title.”

“First off, 500 points for the titular rabbit’s name in this book: Jacominus Gainsborough. That’s just golden right there.”
—Betsy Bird, A Fuse 8 Production, SLJ.com

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Hardcover
56 pages
Fiction
11.8 in H | 10.4 in W | 1.5 lb