Things Ellie Likes by Kate E. Reynolds

Short Summary

Things Ellie Likes by Kate E. Reynolds is a direct, practical, and very literal book designed to help girls and young women understand masturbation, privacy, and body rules. Although it’s written with autistic girls and young women in mind, it can be used with any child who benefits from clear, concrete explanations. This book doesn’t hint, soften, or avoid the topic – it explains it plainly and calmly.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 9 to 14 years.

Topics Discussed

Autism | Disability | Masturbation

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What this book is about

• Things Ellie Likes introduces Ellie and the everyday things she enjoys, like dancing, cooking, and listening to music.
• The book also explains that Ellie likes touching her vagina and breasts – and that this is something many people enjoy.
• Masturbation is described in a clear, non-judgemental way, without euphemisms or moral language.
• The concept of private is explained explicitly, including which body parts are private and where private behaviours should happen.
• It reinforces that everyone has private body parts – not just girls – and that private behaviours don’t belong in public spaces.
• Ellie sometimes feels excited in public but learns to wait until she gets home, reinforcing impulse control and clear rules.
• The book includes visual nudity, which some families may want to preview or adapt depending on their child’s needs.
• Hygiene is included as part of the routine – Ellie cleans up afterward and goes back to her day feeling calm and relaxed.
• The focus stays on rules, boundaries, and context, rather than labelling masturbation as good or bad.

I hope you find this book review helpful!

Happy talking!
❤️ Cath