"The Rabbits," written by John Marsden and illustrated by Shaun Tan, is a powerful allegorical tale that explores themes of colonization and environmental destruction. The story is told through the eyes of native animals as they encounter a group of rabbits—symbolizing European settlers—who arrive in their land. The rabbits begin to take over, transforming the environment and disregarding the existing ecosystem. As the native animals observe the rabbits' relentless expansion and its consequences, they grapple with feelings of loss and the struggle to preserve their home. This poignant narrative invites readers to reflect on the impact of colonization and our responsibility toward nature. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2017 by Hachette Australia .

John Marsden is Australia's bestselling author for teenagers and a highly acclaimed picture book writer. Shaun Tan is an Australian artist, writer and film maker. He won an Academy Award for The Lost Thing, a 2011 animated film adaptation of a 2000 picture book he wrote and illustrated.