Down Where the Roots Run Deep (Hardcover)

Nicholas E. Sumner

ISBN 13: 9798999975935

Published by Oberry & Sumner Legacy Books, 2025

About this Item

Hardcover. Down Where the Roots Run Deep is a heartfelt Southern story about family, faith, and the land that connects generations. In quiet fields and under the wide Georgia skies, a grandfather teaches his grandchildren that every seed planted carries a story. The soil beneath their feet holds memories of those who worked it before them, lessons of patience, gratitude, and love that grow stronger with time. Along the way, they discover that farming is about more than growing crops. Touching on topics like the importance of training the next generation, protecting pollinators, and practicing stewardship of the land. Told in gentle, lyrical language and paired with warm, timeless illustrations, this picture book honors the bond between past and present. It invites readers to slow down, remember where they come from, and see how deeply love and heritage can grow when they are rooted in faith and family. The illustrations draw inspiration from real photographs taken on the author's family farm, bringing authenticity and warmth to every page. The book also includes built-in activity pages and suggestions designed to encourage hands-on learning, reflection, and engagement. A Southern picture book about family, faith, and farming. A grandfather teaches his grandchildren that every seed tells a story and that true roots grow deep in land and love. Artwork inspired by real photos from the author's family farm. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Down Where the Roots Run Deep (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Oberry & Sumner Legacy Books
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798999975935
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Down Where the Roots Run Deep is a heartfelt Southern story about family, faith, and the land that connects generations. In quiet fields and under the wide Georgia skies, a grandfather teaches his grandchildren that every seed planted carries a story. The soil beneath their feet holds memories of those who worked it before them, lessons of patience, gratitude, and love that grow stronger with time. Along the way, they discover that farming is about more than growing crops. Touching on topics like the importance of training the next generation, protecting pollinators, and practicing stewardship of the land.

Told in gentle, lyrical language and paired with warm, timeless illustrations, this picture book honors the bond between past and present. It invites readers to slow down, remember where they come from, and see how deeply love and heritage can grow when they are rooted in faith and family. The illustrations draw inspiration from real photographs taken on the author's family farm, bringing authenticity and warmth to every page. The book also includes built-in activity pages and suggestions designed to encourage hands-on learning, reflection, and engagement.

About the Author

Nicholas E. Sumner is a Georgia author whose stories celebrate family, faith, and nature. Drawing inspiration from the red clay farms and quiet pinewoods of his home state, he writes children's books that honor heritage, kindness, and the simple beauty of growing up close to the land. Through his imprint, O'Berry & Sumner Legacy Books, he creates heartfelt stories for families to share and remember together.