Coding for Kids: Python: Learn to Code with 50 Awesome Games and Activities

Bought for 13th birthday present. Chose this as it appeared to be easy to follow. Liked the fact it had answers at the back

I recently purchased the book "Coding for Kids - Python" for my 8-year-old to help with some raspberry pi robot projects and overall, it's been a positive experience but it can be heavy going for young kids.First of all, I must commend the authors for the way they've set out this book. It's clear, concise, and easy to follow. The step-by-step approach to teaching Python coding is well-structured, which is crucial for young learners. The book is filled with examples that make it visually appealing to kids and the games at the end of the chapters are not too complex to code either adding a bit of fun and expanding on what you just learned.However, I did notice that my 8-year-old struggled a bit with maintaining focus while reading through the book, there was definite glazed looks after about 15 mins of reading. Python coding can be quite complex, and it might be a bit challenging for some kids to grasp all the concepts at once. To address this issue, we had to break down the material into smaller, manageable chunks. This approach seemed to work well for my child, as it allowed him to absorb the information more effectively.What I appreciate the most about this book is its accessibility. The language used is straightforward and kid-friendly, which makes it easy for young readers to understand. The authors have done a great job simplifying complex coding concepts, making them accessible to children."Coding for Kids - Python" is a valuable resource for introducing kids to programming, especially when backed up with a practical project using something like a raspberry pi. While it may require some additional effort to keep young readers engaged and focused, the book's approachable style and well-organized content make it a worthwhile investment. My kid has now got a firm grasp of Python basics which he uses on his robotics projects thanks to this book.

I was very impressed with how fast my 13 year old daughter picked up programming from scratch with this book. And for old programming veterans of C, C++ like myself it is a real eye opener on how simplified Python is compared to all the array programming we had to do back in the day. :)

Really good pick up from scratch kind of book. Used in combination with some YouTube guidance. Quite straightforward. Need a bit of motivation to maintain focus but great for adults and reasonably smart 11 year old to work together, alone etc during Covid lockdown with minimum instructions

8yo not interested with this book. Prefers easier one. I myself tried to find few things from the index and failed, and those were basics...Might be better for complete beginner without any idea who just read it page by page?

Daughter loves the book and easy to follow.Great for kids to read around the subject and then able to practice at school.

..it's programming using stories / games to illustrate points.That said, it is easy to follow for younger kids. I'd say in the 8-12 bracket at most.

Having had a good look through it, I look forward to using it with my 6 year old