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    How to Code a Sandcastle

    Author Josh Funk
    Illustrated by Sara Palacios
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    Hardcover
    $19.99 US
    Penguin Young Readers | Viking Books for Young Readers
    10.38"W x 10.31"H x 0.35"D   | 16 oz | 24 per carton
    On sale May 15, 2018 | 44 Pages | 9780425291986
    Age 4-8 years | Preschool - 3
    Reading Level: Lexile AD530L
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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.
    "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
    Josh Funk View titles by Josh Funk
    SARA PALACIOS is the recipient of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Award for her work on Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match and has illustrated many picture books for children. Sara earned her B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she lives with her husband. View titles by Sara Palacios

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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.

    Praise

    "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

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    Josh Funk View titles by Josh Funk
    SARA PALACIOS is the recipient of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Award for her work on Marisol McDonald Doesn’t Match and has illustrated many picture books for children. Sara earned her B.F.A. and M.F.A. degrees in illustration from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco where she lives with her husband. View titles by Sara Palacios

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