Book Review
A short overview of this book
Where Willy Went by Nicholas Allan is a humorous take on how babies are made. It is about a sperm named Willy, who is in training to win a great race where the prize is an egg.
This book DOES NOT talk about sexual intercourse but it does have a page with Mr and Mrs Browne in bed together, hidden under the covers, with text saying that they ‘joined together’.
Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 5 to 8 years.
Buy this book
✅ Buy a copy of Where Willy Went by Nicholas Allan from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! I’m Cath Hak from Sex Ed Rescue, and I want to chat with you about this awesome book called Where Willie Went: The Big Story of a Little Sperm by Nicholas Allan. It’s been around for quite a while, since 2000 to be exact. So, it’s been 13 years since its release.
Now, this book is a fun way to explain how babies are made without diving into the nitty-gritty of sexual intercourse. It’s got some cute illustrations too. Let me show you a sneak peek.
I have to admit, it’s not 100% scientifically accurate because it shows the sperm being made in one place and stored in another. But hey, it’s all about simplifying the concept for kids. In the book, we meet Mr. Brown, and it shows that Willie, the little sperm, lives inside him. It says that Willie isn’t good at sunbathing but is great at swimming, so it throws in a little practice session.
Now, they don’t technically practice swimming, but let’s not get too caught up in the details. The story revolves around conception, and the prize for the big race they’re all training for is the egg inside Mrs. Brown. There’s a picture of it too!
Then, one day, the big race begins. They all have special goggles on, and there’s even a map. At first, I was like, What could this map be? Turns out, it’s a map on how to get out and then how to get in. The picture doesn’t explicitly show a vagina or vulva, but it’s a fun way to introduce the concept. Think of it as a little kiss.
And then, the moment we’ve all been waiting for: Mr. and Mrs. Brown join together, and the teacher shouts, Go! The great swimming race begins. It’s like the sex page, you know?
With books like this, you don’t have to go into all the technical details. It really depends on how curious your child is. It’s like a Where’s Wally? page, but instead, it’s Where the hell is Willy the little sperm? He’s just one of the many in there.
Eventually, Willy reaches the finish line and enters the egg. And then, we see cell division and the baby starts to grow. The belly gets bigger, and there’s even kicking. And one day, voila! There’s a baby!
Oh, and I can’t forget the ending. There’s a little girl named Edna who goes to school. She’s not great at math like Willie, but she’s a good swimmer. It’s got a funny twist at the end.
So, if you have a child who’s interested in learning about sperm and eggs, this book can be a great conversation starter. It can also be a gentle way to introduce the topic of sexual intercourse. And if you’re looking for more humorous books, Babette Cole’s Mummy Laid an Egg is worth checking out too.
I hope this review helps you decide if Where Willie Went is the right book for you. Cheers!
