Mr and Mrs Dingiri Rabbit – A Delightful Tale of Courage and Faith

Hasitha Adhikariarachchi

Dilmi Amarasinghe

Mr and Mrs Dingiri Rabbit is a truly heart-touching story, one with so many layers of meaning and depth, and it depicts not only the physical adventure of a family moving house, but also an emotional journey as they leave their beloved home and begin another chapter in their lives. Written by Hasitha Adhikariarachchi and illustrated by Dilmi Amarasinghe, the lyrical wording for this tale is simple and effective, and provides a wonderful framework for the evocative and colourful illustrations that will at once delight and mesmerise young readers.

The premise of this story is that one day Mr and Mrs Dingiri Rabbit go to their beautiful forest garden in order to gather food for the rainy season, only to realise that they barely have enough to see them through the bad weather. Mr and Mrs Dingiri Rabbit refuse to be disheartened, even when they come to the realisation that they will have to leave their beloved forest dwelling in order to find another forest to make their home. They embark on an arduous and challenging journey in the pouring rain, unsure whether it will end the way they want it to. But their courage and faith in themselves gives them the determination and conviction to keep going and find something that is even more wonderful than what they have left behind.

Hasitha Adhikariarachchi is not only the writer of this story but also the owner of the publishing company behind its publication. At the moment, she lives in Sydney, Australia. Whilst she is an IT professional during the day, she devotes every spare moment that she has to contributing to, inspiring and being inspired by the literary communities in Australia as well as in Sri Lanka. Writing has always been her life-long passion, and while she has been published in various anthologies and online Mr and Mrs Dingiri Rabbit is her first published book. With her exquisite mastery of words and meaningful narratives in this story we’re beyond excited to see where her literary career takes her after this.

Dilmi Amarasinghe’s journey as an illustrator is no less inspiring. She initially worked in the field of software engineering, but her love for art and determination opened up a path for her to become a freelance illustrator. At the beginning of her artistic career she primarily worked as an editorial illustrator, but she soon realised that children’s illustrations were her true calling. Art is an incredibly powerful way to communicate messages, values and lessons, and over the years Dimli has acquired a level of skill and proficiency that enables her to address and relate to younger audiences in a way that they can understand and relate to.

Mr and Mrs Dingiri Rabbit is perfect for children aged from 4 to 8 years, although there is no doubt that younger as well as older readers will delight in the inspiring story and the gorgeous illustrations. Queen of Sea Publishers has established a name for itself as a reputable and high-quality publisher of children’s hard cover books. It is for this reason that this book has a durable hard cover and thick pages that ensure it is resistant to wear and tear, and you can be assured as a parent that your child will be able to read their favourite story as many times as they want to without it becoming damaged or worn. What’s more, Queen of Sea Publishers is committed to publishing only those stories which instil moral values and principles in their young audiences.

Young children are probably undergoing one of the most crucial developmental phases in their life, where they’re not only developing motor and cognitive skills but also learning about what is right and wrong and the principles, values and morals that will guide and inspire them throughout their life. Picture books are a wonderful way to enhance your child’s reading, comprehension, analytical and interpretative skills as well as learn invaluable insights into what it means to be a good person.

Your children will adore the colourful and whimsical illustrations, which will also help them to follow the storyline and interpret its message and lessons. The adventures of Mr and Mrs Dingiri Rabbit will enable your child to feel more positive and optimistic about change, and look forward to a future where so many exciting opportunities and experiences await them.

At first, the circumstances of Mr and Mrs Dingiri Rabbit don’t seem to be particularly hopeful at all. Their forest garden has hardly any food, the rainy season is upon them and their friends and neighbours are already beginning to leave the forest. The last thing Mr and Mrs Dingiri Rabbit want to do is leave the forest home that they have loved and cherished for so long, but they recognise that their situation has changed and the time has come for them to embrace this change rather than be overwhelmed. Instead of being hopeless and scared, these determined and courageous rabbits resolve to change their lives for the better.

Behind this captivating narrative lies a beautiful and uplifting message, a message that we shouldn’t be afraid of change. There are many occasions where our children will experience changes in their lives, whether it is moving home or schools, changing relationships with family and friends or even a shift in personal perspective and feelings. There’s no doubt that change can seem frightening and unpredictable, and this is why younger and older readers alike can find solace and inspiration from Mr and Mrs Dingiri Rabbit’s story.

Change isn’t something to be fearful or scared of because it is just a part of life, and if everything always remained the same then we would never experience the wonderful opportunities and adventures that life has in store for us. Mr and Mrs Dingiri Rabbit believe that they can create a happy ending for themselves, and their adventures remind us that through perseverance and hard work we’re more than capable of doing the same for ourselves.