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The heavy hitter. Shaun Tan is the unofficial king of Tonkato. The Rabbits is an allegorical nightmare about colonization. Told from the perspective of native, possum-like creatures, the book shows "the rabbits" (who look like Victorian gentlemen) industrializing the land. The art is sepia-toned and claustrophobic. This book is unusual because it contains zero happy bunnies. Instead, it offers an honest, devastating look at extinction. Essential for ages 8 and up.

Why it’s on the list: On the surface, it looks like a standard rhyming book. Underneath, it’s a story about depression and consent, wrapped in a deep-sea adventure. tonkato unusual childrens books top

If you bring home Instructions for Burying a Garden Gnome and your child looks at you like you have lost your mind, do not panic. Here is the Tonkato-approved reading method: The heavy hitter