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Canadian Children’s Book Inspires 275 Calgary Students to Help Plant 73 Trees

Collage showing The Wish Trees book illustration, a Calgary student exploring an outdoor StoryWalk and children planting trees at Prince of Wales School.

The Wish Trees book comes to life through an interactive outdoor StoryWalk that connects children’s hopes with hands-on environmental action. Updated October 25, 2026: We’ve received some of the heartfelt wishes Prince of Wales School students made for their newly planted trees. Their hopes for clean water, healthy forests and a better world add a touching new chapter to this Calgary outdoor classroom project. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, Alberta, October 17, 2026 — What happens when a children’s book inspires an entire elementary school to turn its wishes for a better world into … Read more

BOOK REVIEW: Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!

“A heartwarming, laugh-out-loud picture book that seamlessly weaves environmental stewardship into a playful adventure, Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree There! is a great choice for kids who love interactive stories (and parents or educators looking for a fun way to introduce kids to nature and teamwork).” — The Children’s Book Review.

EcoParent Magazine: From Screens to Streams

Helping Kids Reconnect With Nature “The only force more powerful than the pull of the screen is the pull of nature.” — Children’s Author Andrea Koehle Jones 🌿 Discover practical ways to help children disconnect from screens and reconnect with the natural world through outdoor adventures, sensory-rich activities, and meaningful … Read more

BOOK REVIEW: Armando and the Amazing Animal Race

A Thrilling Eco-Adventure That Gets Kids Off Screens and Into Nature Armando and the Amazing Animal Race is a fast-moving, impossible-to-put-down adventure and a celebration of our planet and the people who protect it. Every child should read it, every school and library should have it, and everyone who believes … Read more

The Secret Meaning of the Red Cardinal in the New Children’s Book Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!

If you look closely at the end of Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!, you’ll discover a red cardinal hidden among the red apples in the tree. The cardinal is more than a bird; it is a symbol of hope and transformation for children growing up in a world … Read more

Canadian Children’s Author Andrea Koehle Jones Grows Hope with the Launch of Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!

“Children naturally want to help,” says Koehle Jones. “Ned’s story celebrates that enthusiasm while showing young readers that learning, teamwork, and a little encouragement can help us make a positive difference for our communities and our planet. More than anything, I want children everywhere to know that even in challenging times, there is always space to grow hope.”

Canadian Children’s Author Launches Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE! on International Children’s Day

A wildly enthusiastic puppy with big tree-planting dreams plants trees in ALL the wrong places—and learns that helping the planet is a team effort. VANCOUVER, BC — Today, on International Children’s Day, award-winning children’s environmental education advocate, former CBC journalist, and Canadian author Andrea Koehle Jones announces the release of … Read more

Best Inspirational Tree Quotes from Children’s Books & Songs

Discover inspirational, funny, and meaningful tree quotes from Canadian author Andrea Koehle Jones, including quotes from The Wish Trees and Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!

Something muddy, mischievous, and full of diggity-digging is making its way onto bookshelves soon…

Here’s a Hint About Andrea Koehle Jones’s Next Children’s Book… Her last children’s book, The Wish Trees (2021), introduced young readers to children around the world who plant “Wish Trees” and make hopeful wishes for the planet. Featuring whimsical illustrations by New York Times best-selling illustrator Alicia Padrón, the book … Read more

Sir David Attenborough at 100: Inspiring Through Nature, Climate Action, and Hope

Children formed the numbers 100 to celebrate the birthday of Sir David Attenborough on Felixstowe beach (Image: Alan Boyle)

From a kitten named “Attie” to generations of young people inspired to love and protect the natural world, Sir David Attenborough continues to inspire hope, climate action, and a deeper connection to nature. May 8, 2026 VANCOUVER — My daughter adopted a kitten today and named him Sir David Attenborough, … Read more