Common Sense Media Review
By Mary Field
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Important relevant topics tackled, some difficult content.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
What's It About?
A KIDS BOOK ABOUT: THE PODCAST focuses on opening up the discussion for kids and adults around relevant and sometimes challenging life topics. The show aims to ease the fear and stigmatization around difficult subjects like racism, death, immigration, body image, divorce, and anxiety, while also giving kids and adults the tools to work through many of these relatable issues. All topics discussed come from the voices of both kids and adults who have direct experience and background in what they are talking about, and features a diverse array of voices. The show's host supports thoughtful reflection for listeners by inviting kids to think about how the information shared by guests connects to their daily lives. He invites listeners to have grown-ups send additional topic questions or ideas for new topics as a way to crowdsource ideas for new episodes.
Is It Any Good?
This valuable podcast focuses on relevant and timely topics presented in a developmentally appropriate way to its listeners. A Kids Book About: The Podcast guests provide a window into diverse lived experiences allowing kids and families to hear and discuss topics they will likely encounter at some point either at school, through media, or at home.
The range of topics allows kids to listen to the episodes that interest and engage their curiosity. There are several episodes focused on emotions and feelings (i.e. failure, curiosity, bravery, shame), a few on identity (i.e. gender, disability), others covering experiences (i.e. divorce, anti Asian-hate, depression), and many covering concepts (i.e. feminism, money, change). The episodes bring language and a deeper understanding of topics that kids are often exposed to but might not have the tools or resources to access further information about. Although the content may feel uncomfortable or difficult for kids and parents to discuss, the podcast provides a way to open the door to further conversations with kids. The sound quality, length, and structure of each episode allow for easy listening and access.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how they connected to the episodes in A Kids Book About: The Podcast. How do the first-hand accounts from guests connect with your own experiences? Is their perspective different than your own or similar?
What are your feelings and thoughts about the topics discussed?
How do some of the guests on each episode demonstrate courage, curiosity, empathy and perseverance? Why are these important character strengths?
What are some questions or possible concerns that came up for you while listening?
How will you use what you've learned in your day-to-day life moving forward?
Podcast Details
- Release date : February 15, 2021
- Genre : Social Emotional Learning
- Run time : 18 minutes
- Website : https://akidsco.com/pages/a-kids-book-about-the-podcast
- Host : Matthew Winner
- Production Company and Network : A Kids Company About
- Pricing structure : Free (Free with ads. $3.99/month subscription on Apple Podcast provides ad-free listening and early access to episodes.)
- Topics : Activism , School ( High School , Middle School )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Courage , Curiosity , Empathy , Perseverance
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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