There’s something wonderful about seeing a story travel across the world and bring smiles to young readers!
At Chiphole Primary School in Nkhotakota District, Malawi, teacher Martha Ndau joins students Jessie Phiri (8) and Wisdom Kambona (11) as they hold copies of Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!
Ned’s hilarious tree-planting zoomies are bringing laughter, curiosity, and important lessons about caring for trees and nature to young readers in Malawi.
As the author of Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!, I love seeing Ned’s adventures reach children in different parts of the world. My hope is that his muddy mischief inspires children to ask questions, explore nature, and discover how even small actions can make a difference.
After all, planting hope can begin with something as simple as opening a book.
Photo: COMPACT Resource Foundation, a Canadian registered charity focused on community development and humanitarian projects in Malawi.
Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE! is written by Andrea Koehle Jones and illustrated by Erin Mercer.
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