“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.
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
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
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
“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.”
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
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!
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
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
The ChariTree Foundation Marks 20 Years with a Global Call for Children’s Climate Education April 22, 2026 | 3 min read FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VANCOUVER — The ChariTree Foundation has announced a $20,000 donation to launch a new environmental education and tree-planting program. The initiative reinforces its two-decade commitment to … Read more