A tree-themed read-aloud and classroom activity offers teachers a fun way to bring nature, creativity and environmental learning into the new school year. Back-to-school season is a wonderful time to help children reconnect with nature, build curiosity, and discover how they can care for the world around them. Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE! is … Read more
Inspirational, funny, and meaningful tree quotes from Canadian author and ChariTree Foundation founder Andrea Koehle Jones, featuring quotes from Don’t Let Ned Plant a Tree THERE!, The Wish Trees, and Lost Again Beneath the Trees. Trees have been at the heart of my writing for many years. Whether through laughter, reflection, music, or environmental education, my hope is … Read more
“The Wish Trees” inspires children to plant trees, make wishes, and help shape a better world 💚🌳🌍 Every child has a wish for the world…Most of us just forgot ours. This Earth Day 2026, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of The ChariTree Foundation, we invite you to remember. “Environmental education is most powerful when it … Read more
Happy World Read Aloud Day! All over the world, authors, illustrators, teachers and librarians will read books to school students through the magic of the internet! In honour of #WRAD, Canadian children’s author + environmental education activist Andrea Koehle Jones will read her book, The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World … Read more
A children’s tree planting book introduces young readers to the wonder of trees It is never too early to get children digging and planting trees. The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place is an inspiring picture book for the youngest readers. Rooted in the idea that every child … Read more
The newly released expanded edition is tree-free + free on Kindle today until Oct 1. Calling all parents and teachers… Canadian author and children’s environmental education advocate is giving away free copies worldwide today until Oct 1, 2021. Please tell your friends with little babies, toddlers, preschoolers up to grade 2 – and anyone who … Read more
Announcing the release of the 2021 expanded edition of The Wish Trees: How Planting Trees Can Help Make the World a Better Place and to celebrate I’m giving away 100 Kindle copies to children, parents, teachers and anyone who loves trees. The Goodreads giveaway is open September 25, 2021 – October 25, 2021. Goodreads Book … Read more