Are We There Yet? A journey across Canada

By Alister Mathieson
Illustrations by Christopher Duffy

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How many times have you listened to young children travelling in the car tiringly say Are We There Yet? I am sure on family road trip across Canada it would be muttered many times. Yes this book has young seven year old Lizzy saying it a few times but it is all part of her youthful exuberance and her slightly impatient character. Lizzy and her family from St Johns, Newfoundland, take a family camping trip across Canada. Infused with fun, majestic landscapes and absorbing facts the book’s engaging narrative and brisk pace will capture young imaginations in this grand trek across Canada.

The family includes geography and trivia buff, Dad; Mom, a proponent of a healthy lifestyle; Sam, an eleven-year-old boy who depicts the importance of preservation and sustainability; nine-year-old Gabbie, the narrator, who is an avid learner and social media guru; young Lizzy; and, of course, there is the family dog, Chili, a much-loved and adorable little pug whose delightful antics keep everyone entertained.

Through the eyes and experiences of Gabbie’s quirky family, themes of the environment and sustainability are woven into the book to encourage readers to appreciate and care for natural resources and wildlife. The family also enjoys a healthy lifestyle, participating in many fun sporting and recreational activities. They enjoy a healthy diet that is brimming with fresh and local fare from markets and farms across Canada. Above all, the book celebrates how beautiful, clean, and open Canada is and how important it is for young Canadians to know, experience, and appreciate their own country. It is a book that truly celebrates Canada’s 150-year history.

Are We There Yet? is a timeless and enduring story capturing the uniqueness of this vast, beautiful country, coast to coast. It will bring back fond memories of family vacations or motivate you to explore new parts of Canada. It will prompt you to share your stories and pictures on social media, or perhaps even go back and look at old photo albums. The book is a celebration of Canada that inspires readers of all ages to appreciate the natural resources, distinct cultures, Canadian heroes and magnificent landscapes that characterize the country.