My First Coding Book

by D.K. Publishing, Kiki Prottsman

Teach kids as young as 5 years old the basic programming skills necessary to code, including sequencing and loops, without a computer.

It's never too early to learn computer coding. With interactive paper engineering, My First Coding Book is a playful, hands-on introduction to offline coding and programming that will give young children a head start. Filled with puzzles, mazes, and games to teach the basic concepts of sequences, algorithms, and debugging, this book will help children develop critical thinking, logic, and other skills to cement lifelong computer literacy, which is extremely valuable and sought-after in today's world.

With its unique approach and colorful and creative imagery, My First Coding Book makes learning and fun one and the same and will have children playing their way to programming proficiency.

Supporting STEM education initiatives, computer coding teaches kids how to think creatively, work collaboratively, and reason systematically, and is quickly becoming a necessary and sought-after skill. DK's computer coding books are full of fun exercises with step-by-step guidance, making them the perfect introductory tools for building vital skills in computer programming.

Genres: Nonfiction, Coding, Childrens, Technology, Picture Books, Stem

24 pages, Board Book

First published January 1, 2017

About the author

Dorling Kindersley (DK) is a British multinational publishing company specializing in illustrated reference books for adults and children in 62 languages. It is part of Penguin Random House, a consumer publishing company jointly owned by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA and Pearson PLC. Bertelsmann owns 53% of the company and Pearson owns 47%.

Established in 1974, DK publishes a range of titles in genres including travel (including Eyewitness Travel Guides), arts and crafts, business, history, cooking, gaming, gardening, health and fitness, natural history, parenting, science and reference. They also publish books for children, toddlers and babies, covering such topics as history, the human body, animals and activities, as well as licensed properties such as LEGO, Disney and DeLiSo, licensor of the toy Sophie la Girafe. DK has offices in New York, London, Munich, New Delhi, Toronto and Melbourne.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[AllAboutBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

When it comes to Children's books, I feel that the 7 to 9 year age group is probably the most neglected. The babies and toddler phase is over yet they are not of high-school-age yet. They are kind of like the inbetweeners.

However, this is also the age where they are discovering more on their own and in the digital age, it is important to introduce kids to not just tech devices but the technology itself as it is the future.

As the introduction says: 'Teach kids as young as 5 years old the basic programming skills necessary to code, including sequencing and loops, without a computer. It's never too early to learn computer coding. With interactive paper engineering, My First Coding Book is a playful, hands-on introduction to offline coding and programming that will give young children a head start. Filled with puzzles, mazes, and games to teach the basic concepts of sequences, algorithms, and debugging, this book will help children develop critical thinking, logic, and other skills to cement lifelong computer literacy, which is extremely valuable and sought-after in today's world. www.chapters.pk has this children book on sale with a home delivery option. I think this is a great Children book for kids in Pakistan as we are a growing economy and IT is our export and this presents a promising future for the children.

Overall, this is a good book with clear explanations for young kids to learn about fundamental concepts. It’s not a book that you can go back to day to day just due to it obviously being a static thing. Highly recommended!

[Natalie S · Rating 4 out of 5]

Computers and technology have changed our lives and things continue to evolve. Children born today will never know a world without the internet and computers, so it doesn’t seem too strange to try and expose them to these things at an early age because this should benefit and encourage them in the long run. My First Coding Book is a pop-up board book, which is designed for six and seven year olds. It uses colourful illustrations, puzzles, games and other information including some basic concepts from computer programming to teach skills that are becoming increasingly more important.

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[Kate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Presents computer coding concepts on board pages that feature flaps, pull tabs, silders, and wheels, asking readers to build a robot, escape from a jungle, and hunt for bugs. This is book is very essential kids, especially now that coding is on the rise and a core subject that will be taught in schools across the globe. My First Coding Book presents children with the opportunity to get schooled up early in coding, with the use of simplified wording and instructions, and at the same have fun with the flaps, sliders and wheels. A Librarian's Choice book all the way!

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this is a large-size board book, the interactive, slides, wheel, and flaps need that format to function. This is a fun presentation of the basic elements of breaking down a task into all its elements, planning, searching for "bugs," recognizing patterns, planning choices.
Could be used as an intro for older students as they work through these steps.

[Caro · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an easy to understand and simple book. A quick read and interesting. It gets the point across simply and definitely makes it a little easier to understand the basics of coding. A great first look and intro into the way coding works. Brings back the days when computers were first in school. Great for any age. Enjoy

[Miriam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the fun activities with flaps to teach basic coding consepts to kids without a computer or dated technology references (like radio, tapes, etc). It explains concepts simply.
Even though over time the child can memorize the solutions, it teaches coding so well I think every child should read this book so its worth adding to your shelf.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maybe not a book for the littlest of kids, but certainly something I can share with everyone asking me what I'm going to school for.

This is a surprisingly good, interactive book that explains the basics in terms that anyone can understand and make it interesting. I will have to buy this one.

[Karen Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent introduction with step-by-step instructions and a good layout.
The Jungle escape is a little confusing - I'm not sure that was necessary.

Pattern - cool
Sequence - good
Has a glossary

This is such an important skill we NEED to be teaching kids - starting early.

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great introduction into coding for kids. Lift Flap Book.

[Meredith · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish I could buy a copy for every 1st and 2nd grader.

[Earthing · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great intro to coding for young children.

[A · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful interactive first book on coding for kids!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book about coding I've ever read. I learned a few things. Granted I have a lot to learn. I feel like my kids and I are learning together. We need more books like this.

[Pam]

Good intro for about a first grader!