"The Rabbits" by Shaun Tan is a poignant and allegorical story that explores themes of colonization and cultural displacement. It tells the tale of a land inhabited by native creatures that is suddenly invaded by a group of rabbits, who represent colonizers. The rabbits bring with them new technologies, agricultural practices, and a different way of life, leading to the transformation of the land and its original inhabitants. Through rich illustrations and minimal text, Tan powerfully depicts the impact of colonization on indigenous cultures, making the story a profound commentary on loss, adaptation, and environmental change. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 48 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 2010 by Hachette Australia .

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.