The cover of the new children’s book “A Day with Sir John A” by Lindsay Shepherd and illustrated by Tatsiana Gubich, published by True North.
Shepherd noticed that book displays focused heavily on race, decolonization, and gender issues, prompting her to create a book that is both engaging and educational about history.
Unable to find a children’s book about the former prime minister, Shepherd decided to fill the gap and address the treatment of his legacy, such as the changes made to Bellevue House.
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In her book, “A Day With Sir John A,” Shepherd, along with illustrator Tatsiana Gubich and publisher True North, blends non-fiction and fiction to narrate the story of a young boy named Emerson who explores the Sir John A. Macdonald museum on a school trip.
As Emerson interacts with the exhibits, he discovers differing opinions about Macdonald’s historical significance and character.
The book delves into Macdonald’s achievements as Emerson embarks on a time-travel journey to 1885.
Shepherd spent months researching and writing the book, carefully choosing the historical context of Emerson’s encounter with the former prime minister in a pivotal year of Macdonald’s career.
Designed for children aged 3 to 7, the book aims to engage young readers and spark curiosity about Canadian history.
Comprehensive notes for parents at the end of the book provide additional insights into the historical events discussed within its pages.
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