Swirly

It's a sweet story that provides a tangible example of how 3rd culture/mixed-race children are similar to, and different from, their communities. It celebrates their uniqueness, reinforces their similarities, and lets them know both are good things. It also makes a connection to Jesus, explaining how he is "swirly" too (a great reinforcement of acceptance for Christian families).

What happens when we grow up in a different culture from our birth culture? Swirly is a wonderful illustrated story of a girl who has to navigate the cultural differences between her family and her host culture. This book explores the emotional ride of being a TCK ("third culture kid"), as the main character learns who she is and how she fits into the world around her.While this book is perfect for TCKs or expat families, it's great for anyone anywhere. The moment you step out of your family of origin, you hit cultural difference, however small they may be. You best friend's family isn't the same as yours, with different rules, values, etc. Swirly helps us take a peek into what it means to define ourselves in the midst of cultural differences and appreciate those differences.

I gift this to every family I know who moves or comes from overseas. ❤️

The first time I read this, I was both happy and hopeful. I am grateful for the content and illustrations of this book. I wish I had something like this to read as an MK, but now, I know that it's something I can treasure and pass on to other fellow MKs.

This book is fabulous! I’ve spent the last four years teaching kindergarteners at an international Christian school, and I wish I had had this in my classroom as a resource. I’ve enjoyed even as an adult who has returned to my home country.

I think this book is a simple, thought-provoking book which gives a voice to the experiences and feelings of Third Culture kids.

Sweet way to help young kids adjusting to growing up in a culture different than their parents culture and having difficulty with figuring out where they belong (or adults who themselves experienced it as children.)

This is a simple, relatable way for third culture kids to understand their unique mix of cultures without being country-specific! Highly recommend!

Must buy book for you if you are going to move to a different country and want to help your young kid understand what they are feeling as a result.

This is a great kindle book for adapting cross culturally. I would prefer the book so I can work with parents and children. I wish more books form will come so I can buy them.Pramila

I bought this for my 3 & 6 year old who are TCKs and found I could relate to it too having also been a TCK.Possibly the best explanation I've seen out there for kids, to explain how we feel different and yet part of a culture which isn't our passport country..Really recommended for young TCKs

This has helped my 5 year old understand why he feels a mix of both our passport country and our host country.

Such a great book!