{"id":43011,"date":"2024-02-08T23:00:25","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T04:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonderbooks.com\/blog\/?p=43011"},"modified":"2024-02-08T23:00:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T04:00:25","slug":"review-of-how-to-explain-coding-to-a-grown-up-by-ruth-spiro-illustrated-by-teresa-martinez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonderbooks.com\/blog\/?p=43011","title":{"rendered":"Review of How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up, by Ruth Spiro, illustrated by Teresa Martinez"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>How to Explain Coding to a Grown-Up<\/em><\/p>\n

by Ruth Spiro
\nillustrated by Teresa Martinez<\/p>\n

Charlesbridge, 2023. 32 pages.
\nReview written November 17, 2023, from a library book.
\nStarred Review<\/p>\n

I love this title! It of course gives a clear and simple explanation of coding — because that’s what grown-ups need.<\/p>\n

The pictures show an elementary school-aged kid and her grown-up. And the book explains that sometimes your grown-up may need your help understanding things. I love the Pro Tips sprinkled throughout. Here are some examples:<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: When dealing with grown-ups, don’t jump into the complicated stuff too fast. Start with something they already know.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

At that point, you’re explaining that many common objects in your home have computers inside them.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: Now may be a good time to check in with your grown-up. Ask if they have any questions before you move on.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

That tip comes after showing what’s inside a computer, talking about what code is, and telling that programmers write the code.<\/p>\n

Then to explain algorithms, you’re encouraged to take your grown-up for a walk in the park with healthy snacks, using an algorithm to decide whether to swing on the swings (depending on if one is available). With that example, the grown-up learns about conditionals and loops.<\/p>\n

Then the book adds some more details such as debugging, and then it’s time to ask your grown-up questions.<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: If your grown-up can explain it, that shows they understand it!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It all adds up to a basic explanation of coding that’s a lot of fun to read.<\/p>\n

ruthspiro.com<\/a>
\ncharlesbridge.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Disclaimer: I am a professional librarian, but the views expressed are solely my own, and in no way represent the official views of my employer or of any committee or group of which I am part.<\/p>\n

What did you think of this book?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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