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No, your child is not going to "know how to code" after reading this book. This is not textbook by any means. This book teaches programming CONCEPTS, stuff helpful to understand before approaching actual syntax and advanced concepts. This is for FOUR to EIGHT year olds, so unless your kid is a child prodigy this is perfect. I love that it explains things in simple, fun ways for my two girls. This will help them with critical thinking and problem-solving skills while their brains are barely beginning to be capable of abstract thought. This book will lay the groundwork for them, and then when the time comes for tech-oriented courses they will feel completely comfortable.
I want my daughters to know that they are capable of anything, not just "girly" careers. Books like these are invaluable in changing the lopsided tech field.
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Hi! I'm Ruby! Join me on my adventures with my friends.
What is this book all about?
An Introduction for Parents
The idea for Hello Ruby was born in 2009, when I myself was learning to program. Whenever I ran into a problem, I would ask myself how a small, fierce girl would tackle it. But it took until the fall of 2013 for me to decide to be a children’s book author. Since then, understanding technology through play and imagination and creation has become my passion.
We all have stories that shape the way we see the world as adults. Like invisible friends, our childhood stories stay with us and influence our tastes for years to come. I think we need more of these voices and stories that are able to reveal the playful side of code.
Play is at the core of learning. Coding is like crayons or LEGO blocks—a way to express yourself. This book is not about 'learning to code'. It doesn’t teach any specific programming languages, but introduces the fundamentals of computational thinking that every future kid coder will need.
Kids will learn how to break big problems into small problems, look for patterns, create step-by-step plans, and think outside the box. With activities included for every chapter, future kid coders will be thrilled to put their own imaginations to work.
Each chapter is a small story in Ruby’s world, nine small lessons in computational thinking.
This book is designed to be worked on together with a parent. You can start by reading the entire story, or focus on one chapter at a time. Each chapter has a set of exercises that build on the concepts of play and creativity. Spend time playing and replaying the exercises. It’s normal and okay to make mistakes and to look at the same problem in different ways. That’s all part of computational thinking.
Toolboxes give additional information for parents and list concepts that are linked to the topic discussed. All concepts can be found in the glossary. You can also find suggested answers in the answer key at helloruby.com. There, you’ll also find more play activities and fun things to do, and you can see what other kids have created all around the world!
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Customers find the book informative, teaching core programming concepts and building problem-solving skills, with one noting it serves as a great computer science vocabulary builder for kids. The story is cute, and they appreciate the activities at the back of the book. While customers find it easy to read and follow, opinions about its age-appropriateness are mixed, with some saying it's suitable for four to eight-year-olds while others find it too high-level for younger coders.
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30 customers mention informative, 28 positive, 2 negative
...Good explanations and plenty of fun practice.Read more
This is a great to introduce children in the complex word of codding. It is easy to read and follow.Read more
...But had decent information that I was able to manipulate to our needs....Read more
...I think it both informs and entertains .Read more
27 customers mention content, 25 positive, 2 negative
Excellent book! My daughter finds the stories very engaging and it has piqued her interest in looking 'under the hood' of computers. A+Read more
Amazing book! The writing and graphics are perfect for young future coders. I appreciate the links to expanded activities available online!Read more
I love this book. There are tons of parallels between characters in the book, and different areas of tech.Read more
It's a marvelous book that really open the door for computer thinking. The story and game part are built in a very unique and attractive way.Read more
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...For my 6 year old daughter (and her IT geek Daddy), this book is so much fun....Read more
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My daughter enjoyed it very much. The references to code and computing were very subtle.Read more
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Great story and it gets kids super interested in coding....Read more
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My 7 year old daughter loves the activities in the back of the book. We read a chapter and do a handful of coding related activities each night....Read more
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...I know this book is very early for my 5 month old but he loves being read to and the beautiful colors....Read more
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Perfect addition to teaching Kg - 3 grade about coding concepts.
As a long term sub in a computer class, I was looking for a tool to help me teach the students about computers without just turning them loose on educational computer games. I bought this book to read to elementary students (KG - 3). This is probably the best book I could have found for them. I have the ability to teach simple coding concepts by first reading the story, then using the great unplugged ideas at the back of the book. As I read the story, I used the white board for a visual for the students. They loved pretending to be Ruby and going on her adventure.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
As a long term sub in a computer class, I was looking for a tool to help me teach the students about computers without just turning them loose on educational computer games. I bought this book to read to elementary students (KG - 3). This is probably the best book I could have found for them. I have the ability to teach simple coding concepts by first reading the story, then using the great unplugged ideas at the back of the book. As I read the story, I used the white board for a visual for the students. They loved pretending to be Ruby and going on her adventure.
Perfect addition to teaching Kg - 3 grade about coding concepts.
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017
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ein LeserReviewed in Germany on January 25, 2016
Schönes Buch, jedoch keine Einleitung ins "Coding"
Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase - Jessica MerrimanReviewed in Canada on December 27, 2016
Very happy with it
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