Books published by Suminski Family Books

Reading aloud to children is one of the best ways to help them become lifelong readers, writers, learners and adventurers.We hope you will enjoy this second book in our series of animal stories, from near and far; brought to you by Suminski Family Books. Find out why an unwanted big black dog named Zero was renamed Hero. Learn about the short, stubborn life of Hen-rietta the Hen, witness the rescue of 10 baby possums and more.These stories are sure to fill you with wonder, bring a smile to your face and warm your heart.

The mountains are calling, and the snow is falling. Join in the fun with Landon, Logan and ten adventurous alpacas residing at The Highlands Alpaca and Balsam Tree Farm. This is the first book in “The Early Grade School  Reading Series”, brought to you by Suminski Family Books. 

Meet Cowee Sam was especially written with preschool children and rising kindergarteners in mind. This story includes many of the suggested sight words for this age group, with accompanying flashcards in the back of the book. Also, for the parents, 10 Tips For Helping Your Children Learn to Read and Develop a Lifelong Love of Learning.

Working and learning as a family in the kitchen is so much fun! In this book, you will find good kitchen basics for the beginning cook, as well as super tasty recipes and great tips. Included are recipes from our first five Suminski Family Books, together with Illustrated and Farm fresh recipes that the whole family will enjoy.

Come visit Cowee Mountain Valley Farm and join Cowee Sam and the family, as they track the progress of two American Bald Eagles nesting on their property. Learn about how to keep an Observation Journal, and read many real facts about American Bald Eagles. When danger arises, will Cowee Sam be able to warn the eagles and save the day?

Meet Cowee Sam, the Great Pyrenees guardian dog of Cowee Mountain Valley Farm, located in beautiful Western North Carolina. He is usually hard at work in the pasture of the Franklin family's farm, watching over the chickens, hogs and Angora Goats that reside there. Join Cowee Sam and the family as they head off the farm for a Scottish Highlands Game Adventure of Border Collies, Bagpipes, and more. They experience many new things along the way. They learn the value of taking a break from life's routine and enjoying being together.Cowee Sam and the Scottish Highland Games Adventure is the 5th book in the Cowee Sam Series. The importance of God, His Word, family, diligence and love are at the core of these books. Everyone's family is different, but the best part of all our families is love. "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine" Proverbs 17:22a

Cowee Sam, the Great Pyrenees guardian dog of Cowee Mountain Valley Farm, “rides again” in this next book in the Cowee Sam series, with the help of Chestnut, the courageous horse on the neighboring farm.  Follow this exciting adventure, as they watch over the baby twin alpacas, Nantahala and Wayah, on the Siler’s farm and fend off an attacking pack of hungry coyotes. 

Those living in the path of the 2018 give their account of the solar eclipse.

Cowee Sam spends most of his days defending the animals on Cowee Mountain Valley Farm. When the Little Tennesse River overflows it's banks, Sam must risk his life in order to save the day. Read along with Sam, and his family, for the continuing adventure, as they help their town during a time of peril.

From leaving Ireland and Scotland and sailing across the Atlantic ocean, to a concert hall in New York City, to raising sheep on their family farm, Merna's family has had many adventures to share. Come join Merna's granddaugh­ter as she retells these stories and shares some recipes and songs, too. Meet their fun loving sheep dog, Sam, who has been known to wear Merna's brightly colored hand knit socks! This is a wonderful read out loud book for bedtime. There are good Home School or after school activities at the back of the book as well. Everyone's family is different, but the best part of all of our families is love.

Meet Cowee Sam, the Great Pyrenees Shepherd Dog, of Cowee Mountain Valley Farm, and follow his adventures as he watches over the animals in his barnyard.This is a step-up book for children but can be enjoyed by all ages. It is written at early grade school reading level, but is also a good read aloud book for many ages. There are games and fun things for parents to do with their children. making this book ideal for home school families. Learning is an exciting adventure.

Cowee Sam returns as the Great Pyrenees guardian dog of Cowee Mountain Valley Farm. Meet some of the other working dogs in the neighborhood and join Farmer Joe and his family as they get ready to host their own solar eclipse party. Learn about some of the science behind this exciting event. Mark your calendar for August 21, 2017, 2:36 PM Franklin, North Carolina, is in the path of totality!