Swallows Swirl

Written by Christina Wilsdon · Illustrated by Jess Mason

A child's year unfolds with the swallows' life cycle, from nesting to migration.

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40 pages· 660L

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Bookroo's summary

A young girl observes swallows nesting in her shed, marveling at their life cycle. As seasons change, she imagines their migration and eagerly awaits their return. This enchanting tale celebrates nature's rhythms and the bond between a child and the swallows. Discover the beauty of life cycles and migration in this lyrical journey.

From the publisher

“Down the hill I run, rain-booted and sweater-free. And all around me, swallows swirl.” One child’s year is punctuated by the life cycle of the swallows roosting in the eaves of the shed. She watches as they build nests and teach their young to snap up bugs, zipping through the air in loop-the-loops. Winter comes and she imagines their journey south, towards warmer, longer days. And when the swallows return? She greets them open armed as friends. This is a joyful celebration of seasons and life cycles, a lyrical ode to the wonders of nature around us. Back matter includes STEM content on swallows, their life cycle, and migration paths.

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