Not For Kids! by Liz Walker

Book Review

A short overview of this book

Not For Kids! by Liz Walker is a book that teaches children what to do if they find upsetting images whilst online.

This book helps to prepare children for the fact that they may stumble upon images online that upset. It steps them through how they should respond when this happens.

You can learn more on this page, about how to talk to kids about sex education

Ideal Age

Ideal for children aged 5 to 9 years.

Buy this book

✅ Buy a copy of Not For Kids! by Liz Walker from Amazon (same book but it now has a different title).

Video Transcription

A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener

Sure, let me summarize the transcript for you in a more supportive and conversational tone:

Hey there! So, there’s this awesome book called Not for Kids by Liz Walker, who is a sex educator and sexologist from Australia. This book is perfect for starting a conversation with kids about porn. Now, sorry if you hear some rain in the background, it just started pouring outside. Anyway, let’s dive into it!

The book tells the story of Millie, a little girl who loves watching movies and talking about them. Sometimes movies make her feel happy or sad, you know how it goes. But one day, she saw a movie at school that really upset her. Can you guess what it was? Yep, it was pornography. Now, the book doesn’t explicitly mention that it’s about grown-ups having sex or touching each other’s private parts. Instead, it describes it as a movie with grown-ups doing things she hadn’t seen before. It’s a gentle way to introduce the topic without scaring kids.

After seeing the movie, Millie couldn’t stop thinking about it. It made her feel yucky. So, she went home and talked to her mom about it. And you know what? Her mom was super understanding. She reassured Millie that it wasn’t her fault and that the movie wasn’t meant for her. They had a conversation about what happened and her mom gave her a strategy to deal with those uncomfortable feelings. It’s all about focusing on your breathing, staying calm, and listening to that little voice inside you that helps you make good choices.

The book also acknowledges that sometimes those images from the movie can keep popping up in your head. It’s totally normal, but if you come across pictures or stuff online that make you feel unsafe, the book encourages you to talk to a grown-up you trust. It’s all about keeping yourself safe and comfortable.

Now, there aren’t many books out there that tackle this topic, but Not for Kids is definitely one of the good ones. I’ve personally read it with my six-year-old and ten-year-old, and it sparked some really helpful conversations. I’d say it’s suitable for kids around the ages of six to nine. So, if you’re looking for a way to start talking about porn with your children, this book is a great resource.

I hope that summary helps you out! Cheers!

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