How to Code a Sandcastle

Name: How to Code a Sandcastle
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ISBN: 9780425291986

By: Josh Funk

Illustrated By: Sara Palacios

Penguin Workshop / 2018 / Hardcover

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Product Description

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How to Code a Sandcastle, a "Girls Who Code" book, is a fun way to teach kids early coding skills!

Pearl and her robot Pascal have been trying to build a sandcastle, but Frisbees and puppies keep knocking it down. They've got one last chance - and this time decide trying to use fundamental coding concepts like sequences and looks to break down their problems into small , manageable steps. Pearl directs her robot to build the castle, and the fun text highlights the importance of giving small, specific instructions, stopping and starting actions, and more. Hardcover with dust jacket.

Ages 4-8.

Product Information

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Title: How to Code a Sandcastle
By: Josh Funk
Illustrated By: Sara Palacios
Format: Hardcover
Number of Pages: 44
Vendor: Penguin Workshop
Publication Date: 2018

Dimensions: 10.00 X 10.00 (inches)
Weight: 2 pounds
ISBN: 0425291987
ISBN-13: 9780425291986
Ages: 4-8
Stock No: WW291980

Publisher's Description

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From the computer science nonprofit Girls Who Code comes this lively and funny story introducing kids to computer coding concepts.

All summer, Pearl has been trying to build the perfect sandcastle, but out-of-control Frisbees and mischievous puppies keep getting in the way! Pearl and her robot friend Pascal have one last chance, and this time, they’re going to use code to get the job done. Using fundamental computer coding concepts like sequences and loops, Pearl and Pascal are able to break down their sandcastle problem into small, manageable steps. If they can create working code, this could turn out to be the best beach day ever!
With renowned computer science nonprofit Girls Who Code, Josh Funk and Sara Palacios use humor, relatable situations, and bright artwork to introduce kids to the fun of coding.

Author Bio

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During the day, Josh Funk writes C++, Java Code, and Python scripts as a software engineer, which he's been doing for the last 20 years. In his spare time he uses ABC's, drinks Java coffee, and writes picture book manuscripts such as Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast, The Case of the Stinky Stench, Dear Dragon, and more. Josh graduated Suma cum Laude from the UMass Amherst Commonwealth College with a degree in Computer Science. He is a board member of The Writers' Loft in Sherborn, MA and the co-coordinator of the 2017 New England Regional SCBWI Conference.

Sara Palacios illustrated the Pura Belpré honor book Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match. She divides her time between San Francisco and Mexico City.

Editorial Reviews

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"With an introduction by Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani, a diverse cast of characters, and delightful visual background humor, this painless introduction to coding basics will engage, entertain, and educateaudiences." --Booklist

"An accessible introduction to coding rules that also easily entertains."--Kirkus Reviews