The rabbits is a mesmerizing picture book which depicts the story of the colonisation of Australia. You know a book is a priceless treasure when it touches your heart . 
 The book gave me something text books and documentaries could not this picture book , through simple words , short sentences and brilliant images, allowed me to feel the raw emotions of the indigenous Australians . The solemn atmosphere and feeling from the book cannot be describe. 
 I praise John Marsden and Shaun Tan who successful told a story which provided the reader with such depth in the Aborigines experiences in less than twenty pages as that is an accomplishment in itself. Marsden's talented skills paired with the skills of Tan produces a book worth reading.