"Hello Ruby is half picture book and half activity book rolled into one adorable package. As I read the story, I used the white board for a visual for the students. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Each chapter is a small story in Ruby’s world, nine small lessons in computational thinking. This is probably the best book I could have found for them. Perfect addition to teaching Kg - 3 grade about coding concepts. “Writing software is about expression, creativity, and practical application. This book is designed to be worked on together with a parent. I am loaning the book to a 4th grader recovering from a tonsillectomy and then will pass it on to another bright girl. As Ruby stomps around her world making new friends, including the Wise Snow Leopard, the Friendly Foxes, and the Messy Robots, kids will be introduced to the fundamentals of computational thinking, like how to break big problems into small ones, create step-by-step plans, look for patterns and think outside the box through storytelling. Beautifully produced and my daughter was engaged in the story, but the main story didn't seem to involve much problem solving, seemed to be a series of name drops like Snow Leopard without much reference to their real world impact. You can also find suggested answers in the answer key at helloruby.com. Editors of Phoenix International Publications. Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2018. But it took until the fall of 2013 for me to decide to be a children’s book author. Just as they would with crayons and paper or wood and tools. We haven't gotten too far with the workbook section but I can see the critical thinking that it encourages and will be excited to try the activities as soon as my daughter takes interest. Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2020. He likes knowing what the games help with and I have to say he's pretty good! --GeekMom.com. --GeekMom.com. Armed with four scraps of paper, she uses her analytic skills to draw a map of the imaginary world where the gems are hidden, and children follow Ruby as she looks for them. Please try your request again later. The introduction also says that the book is designed for a parent to read the story to their child(ren) and work through the activities together. Play is at the core of learning. The new approach to teach technology has been well received especially in Asia. The point of the book isn’t to teach you a programming language, but programming concepts." --GeekMom.com. Get it now. Our kids should learn to bend, join, break and combine code in a way it wasn't designed to. Well designed and beautiful but not the puzzle fest I expected, good for younger kids. Encouraging this human potential. Good explanations and plenty of fun practice. It introduces programming without requiring a computer at all. Kids will learn how to break big problems into small problems, look for patterns, create step-by-step plans, and think outside the box. I would definitely recommend this. Hi! Welcome to the brave new world of coding stories. Math for Minecrafters: Adventures in Multiplication & Division, Coding for Kids: Python: Learn to Code with 50 Awesome Games and Activities. When Ruby's father travels out of town, he leaves her with a challenge: to find five gems. Sign up to receive information about new books, author events, and special offers. I bought this book to read to elementary students (KG - 3). It introduces programming without requiring a computer at all. 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 think we need more of these voices and stories that are able to reveal the playful side of code. Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2017. For the 2020 holiday season, returnable items shipped between October 1 and December 31 can be returned until January 31, 2021. It’s suited for kids age 5 years and older (but even adults might learn something new). Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Since then, understanding technology through play and imagination and creation has become my passion. She is a central figure in the world of programming and worked on edutech before it was even called that. It’s suited for kids age 5 years and older (but even adults might learn something new). The point of the book isn’t to teach you a programming language, but programming concepts." This book is not about 'learning to code'. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 20, 2017. It doesn’t teach any specific programming languages, but introduces the fundamentals of computational thinking that every future kid coder will need. 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. Get 3 for the price of 2. “Writing software is about expression, creativity, and practical application. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. The Japanese edition of Ruby was the... Linda’s TEDx talk in CERN on children and computing has been watched over 1.5 million times. "Hello Ruby is half picture book and half activity book rolled into one adorable package. We have used it as a spring board and we are now looking into scratch as a way for him to start coding without being able to read or write (spell) fluently. Great bedtime story with the added bonus of teaching computing concepts, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2015. Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2017. All concepts can be found in the glossary. The story started with a book, and now Ruby continues her adventures in exercises, activities and videos. The point of the book isn’t to teach you a programming language, but programming concepts." Whenever I ran into a problem, I would ask myself how a small, fierce girl would tackle it. The point of the book isn’t to teach you a programming language, but programming concepts." Linda Liukas is a programmer, storyteller, and illustrator from Helsinki, Finland. There are great activities (that should be done with an adult) that help early learners be introduced to computers in a fun way. I believe there's plenty to learn in programming logic and culture before showing children a single screen.” —Linda Liukas author of Hello Ruby, “Hello Ruby is way more than a children's book.” —Fast Company, “Getting girls into programming, one children's book at a time.” —TechCrunch, "Hello Ruby by Linda Liukas is half picture book and half activity book rolled into one adorable package. … Then, these basic concepts at the core of coding and programming will be reinforced through fun playful exercises and activities that encourage exploration and creativity. Hello Ruby is the world's most whimsical way to learn about computers, technology and programming. Offered by Amazon.com. The story started with a book, and now Ruby continues her adventures in exercises, activities and videos. If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. ”, “Getting girls into programming, one children’s book at a time ”. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2016. --GeekMom.com. The Big Book of Graphic Novels for Minecrafters: Three Unofficial Adventures, Minecrafter Architect: Amazing Starter Homes (Architecture for Minecrafters), Gr 1–4—Bubbly redhead Ruby takes readers on a journey through an imaginary world replete with talking penguins, snow leopards, robots, and foxes who unwittingly teach her basic coding concepts. Stories that don’t have any coding in them, but teach the logic of coding in the stories themselves. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Meet Ruby—a small girl with a huge imagination, and the determination to solve any puzzle. As a Lego League coach, I had 3 young women with good minds, I just could not motivate then to program. I love the book and more importantly she loves the book! Lovely lady, lovely book, great resource. Hello Ruby - Adventures in Coding Paperback 4.5 out of 5 stars 125 ratings. They like to play, they like having control and giving orders, but just would not be careful enough to get their programs working. Hello Ruby: Adventures in Coding has been published in over 30 languages. Price New from Used from Kindle "Please retry" $9.99 — — Hardcover "Please retry" $11.94 . The real added value came in the second part of the book, the games and activities that help prepare young minds for coding are fun and he loves them! See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. It introduces programming without requiring a computer at all. My 7 year old daughter loves the activities in the back of the book. I will absolutely be recommending this book to anyone with a young child. Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2017. To withdraw your consent, see Your Choices. Please try again. Hello Ruby is the world's most whimsical way to learn about computers, technology and programming. Kids will not necessarily walk away knowing how to write code but may possibly grasp some of the basic concepts. Coding is like crayons or LEGO blocks—a way to express yourself. The exercises at the end are fully practical, though we haven't worked through them all yet. You can start by reading the entire story, or focus on one chapter at a time. Please try again. It introduces programming without requiring a computer at all. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. I believe there's plenty to learn in programming logic and culture before showing children a single screen.” ―Linda Liukas author of Hello Ruby, “Hello Ruby is way more than a children's book.” ―Fast Company, “Getting girls into programming, one children's book at a time.” ―TechCrunch, "Hello Ruby by Linda Liukas is half picture book and half activity book rolled into one adorable package.

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