The Super Book Club
One great book every month. Hundreds of new words. A community of young readers building the vocabulary of champions — and having a wonderful time doing it.
Reading and spelling, together
The Super Book Club turns great stories into a vocabulary accelerator — turning every page into preparation for spelling success.
Read
Each month we curate a wonderful book, hand-picked to build the rich vocabulary that spelling bee champions are made of. One book. One month. Read at your own pace.
Discover
Every selection comes with featured spelling words drawn directly from the text, a mini spelling bee kit, an author spotlight, and exclusive extras like coloring pages and teacher guides.
Connect
Share your child's favourite new word. Host a mini bee at home. Earn Reading Champion badges. Join a community of families across Canada who believe that great readers become great spellers.
Don't Let Ned Plant a Tree There!
by Andrea Koehle Jones · Illustrated by Erin Mercer · Published by DC Canada Education Publishing
About the Book
Meet Ned — a wildly enthusiastic puppy with one enormous dream: to plant trees and help the planet. The only problem? Ned has absolutely no idea where to plant them. When the lead planters leave Summerhill Tree Farm to pick up supplies, Ned turns to young readers for advice — unleashing a whirlwind of muddy mishaps, hilarious chaos, and genuine heart.
With hidden seedlings to spot on every page, real tree-planting tips built into the story, labelled tree types for real-world recognition, and laugh-out-loud dialogue in a hybrid picture book/graphic novel format, this is a book that rewards reading again and again.
Why We Love This Book
We love how this book makes environmental stewardship feel joyful and achievable for young readers. Ned's enthusiasm is contagious — and the story sneaks in real science, real tree species, and real ecology alongside the laughs. One hundred percent of the author's profits go to environmental education programs for children. That's a book that actually plants seeds.
Bonus Extras
- Mini Spelling Bee word cards (see below)
- Find the hidden seedlings — a challenge on every page!
- Learn more about the ChariTree Foundation
About the Author
Andrea Koehle Jones
Andrea Koehle Jones is an award-winning advocate for children's nature education, a climate journalist, and a former CBC writer-producer. She is the founder of the ChariTree Foundation, co-founder of The FirstLine Foundation, a UN Climate Observer, and a UNICEF Advisory Group member.
She lives on a small island off the coast of Vancouver, British Columbia. One hundred percent of her profits from Don't Let Ned Plant a Tree There! go directly to environmental education programs for children.
About the Illustrator
Erin Mercer
Erin Mercer is a Nova Scotia-based illustrator whose colourful, whimsical style brings Ned's world to life on every page. She blends traditional and digital media to create illustrations full of warmth and hidden detail — including those sneaky seedlings tucked into every spread.
Erin has worked in greeting cards, fine art, and Canadian video game studios, and brings a playful energy to everything she makes. Her work on Don't Let Ned Plant a Tree There! is her most leaf-covered project yet.
Vocabulary from the book
These words appear in Don't Let Ned Plant a Tree There! — playful, expressive, and perfect for building a young speller's ear for language. Hover over any word to see its definition, then use the full list to host your own mini spelling bee at home or in the classroom!
Host Your Own Mini Spelling Bee!
Download our printable spelling bee card set featuring all the words above — complete with definitions, example sentences, and pronunciation guides. Perfect for family game night, a classroom bee, or a birthday party activity.
Request the printable kitExclusive deals for Book Club families
Being part of the Super Book Club means more than great reads — it means access to tools and savings that give your young speller every advantage.
DC Canada Education Publishing
Our publisher partner DC Canada Education Publishing offers all Super Book Club families an exclusive 10% discount on everything in their catalogue — books, bundles, and educational materials. Your discount code is delivered in your monthly newsletter.
Sign up for the newsletter to receive your exclusive discount code — included with every monthly book reveal.
Spello
Spello is the dedicated spelling bee practice platform where spellers master word lists one word at a time — with audio pronunciation, definitions, etymology, and gamified progress tracking built for champions.
- ✦Audio pronunciations for every word
- ✦Three practice modes: Review, Practice, Vocabulary
- ✦XP, levels, and mastery badges
- ✦Curated word lists that mirror competition content
Book Club Exclusive
Exclusive discount on word list purchases
Discount details included in your welcome email when you sign up
Reading is even better together
The Super Book Club is a community. Every month, we invite families to participate, share, and celebrate the joy of reading and words — from coast to coast.
Word of the Month Spotlight
Did your child discover a brilliant new word? Email us their favourite word from this month's book with a sentence they wrote themselves. We'll feature the best in the next newsletter — first name and province only, with your permission!
Submit your word→Host a Mini Spelling Bee
Download our printable spelling cards featuring vocabulary from this month's book — perfect for family game night, a classroom bee, or a fun weekend challenge. Great readers make great spellers!
Download the cards→Reading Champion Badge
Finished the book? Have your child tell us — in one or two sentences — something they learned or their favourite character moment. We'll send back a digital Super Reader badge they can print and display with pride.
Claim your badge→Ned's Nature Challenge
September special! Inspired by Ned's big tree-planting dreams, can your young reader plant something this month? A seed, a seedling, or even a sprout in a cup counts. Share a photo and tell us what they planted and why — the most inspiring stories will be featured in our community showcase.
Share your plant→Community submissions
When submitting a word or photo, please include your child's first name and province only. We will never publish full names or contact information. Parent approval is obtained before any submission is featured in our newsletter or on our website.
The books only get better
Each month's selection is crafted to stretch your child a little further — richer vocabulary, more complex ideas, and bigger worlds to explore. These are the books that spelling champions remember.
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