How to Code a Sandcastle

By Josh Funk, Sara Palacios (Illustrator)

Part of the Girls Who Code series

A young girl tries to build a sandcastle with the help of her robot on the last day of summer vacation.

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44 pages· 674 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Pearl's summer mission is to build the perfect sandcastle, but chaos from Frisbees and puppies keeps ruining her plans. With her robot friend Pascal, she turns to coding, using sequences and loops to tackle the challenge. Will their code lead to the ultimate beach day success, or will unforeseen obstacles arise? Dive into a colorful adventure where coding becomes the key to creativity and problem-solving.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 44
Words: 674
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD530L

Themes & topics

Books about computers Books about coding and programming Books about sports and recreation Books about water sports Books about multicultural

What readers & critics say

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“While this isn't one I'd enjoy reading over and over again at storytime, it is a delightful introduction to programming that both has a story that makes things relevant to children and includes some actual code and coding principles!”

Marmee

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