"[I]nteresting, informative, exceptionally well written ... warm and inviting ... this book is quite a delight ... a winner on all counts" - Feathered Quill Book Award

"A great story of an American couple traveling to Thailand to teach English in a kindergarten. More than local culture and traditions, they learn about themselves and return home with a changed and enlightened perspective. Well-written and a great fit for a wide audience." - Chanticleer Hearten Book Award

"This delightful and inspiring work recounts an important and forever altering time in the author's life. Yet the work is more than a series of events; it's an eye-opening experience for the author and the reader as both ponder the lessons extracted from life and children in Thailand. Seidel offers readers a new and unique perspective on life and life lessons found in the unlikeliest of places and moments." - The BookLife Prize

"As an educator, Kindergarten at 60: A Memoir of Teaching in Thailand spoke to my heart. I found myself picturing doing something similar in my retirement days. This book showcases a strong and courageous woman who refuses to let life's obstacles stand in the way of her dreams." - Midwest Book Review

"Former climate scientist Dian Seidel chronicles her revelations as she and her husband Steve teach kindergarten in Thailand. While realizing that life past 60 is full of adventures, they try to embrace the Thai philosophy of mai pen rai, or relax and enjoy what life brings. This well-written travelogue will appeal particularly to people looking forward to the next chapter of their lives." - Blythe Grossberg, Psy.D., author of I Left My Homework in the Hamptons

"In bite-size chapters, Dian Seidel gives her readers a bouquet of adventures in modern Thailand, putting before us a savory feast of small revelations and daily obstacles that transform into moments of compassion and joy." - Virginia Hartman, author of The Marsh Queen

"A charming tale of a second act and self-discovery in a far-off tropical clime. Dian Seidel did what the rest of us only talk about." - John Burgess, author of Angkor's Temples in the Modern Era: War, Pride, and Tourist Dollars

"Dian Seidel gives us a delightful glimpse into Thailand and its culture, reminding us that we can find adventure in post-retirement years. Her memoir brings to life the commonalities of children around the world and the struggles of teachers everywhere." - Sarah Birnbach, author of A Daughter's Kaddish: My Year of Grief, Devotion, and Healing

"When it's time to retire from a structured life, what do you do? In Dian Seidel's book, Kindergarten at 60, she invites you to join her and her husband in their voyage into the unknown language, culture, history and social values of Thailand. Kindergarten at 60 is an interesting mix of the challenges and adventure they find along with the heartwarming discovery of the children and fellow international teachers they bond with during their stay." - Tom Crowley, author Mercy's Heroes and Bangkok Gamble.

"Kindergarten at 60 is a beautifully written memoir with the perfect touch of humor. It is a joy to join Dian Seidel on her five-month assignment teaching children in Pathum Thani, a place far from home. Simultaneously teacher and student, she learns valuable lessons about herself from her young Thai students. The heart of Kindergarten at 60 is an endearing love story of a retired couple enjoying the adventure together. Thank you, Teacher Dian for taking us on this journey. Khop khun kha." - Michelle Paris, author of New Normal