
Python is my first choice for a real programming language for new programmers, and using this book is a great way to learn it. Sue Gee, I-Programmer Warren and Carter start simply, at the beginning, and take kids or adults all the way to making fun 2D graphical games and simulations. A very good introduction to programming for anyone, young or old, who wants to start learning this vital and highly enjoyable skill. Ben Ooms, Software Engineer, Sogeti If you want to learn programming or teach it to a kid, this is your book. Suitable for anybody who wants to learn to program-young and old alike. The book not only covers programming in Python in a fun way, but also sets the groundwork for good practices that can be used for other programming languages as well. This book is so much fun! -Mason Jenkins, 7th-grade student, Myron B.

Elisabet Gordon, 10th-grade student, Eagle Harbor High School A great intro to the world of Python for everyone. Praise for the Second Edition of Hello World! Learning to program can’t be any simpler! -Shawn Stebner, Network Engineer, Intel Corp It made programming seem as easy as frying bacon. Nicholas Negroponte, One Laptop Per Child Project Kari J Stellpflug, Educator, Rochester Public Schools, Rochester MN Computer programming is a powerful tool for children 'to learn learning.' … Children who engage in programming transfer that kind of learning to other things. Josh Cronemeyer, Senior Software Consultant, Thoughtworks I enjoyed the interaction with Carter in the book … My students are really going to enjoy the Digital Pet program! Reminds me of the Tamagotchi Virtual Pet that I had years ago. This book is all you need for the latter. If you teach her two things, then teach her the golden rule and computer programming. Bryan Weingarten, Software Architect I highly recommend this book! -Horst Jens, Python Instructor and Author of Programming While Playing Python is a wonderful language for teaching beginners to program. It is great to see a kid-focused Python book! -Jeffrey Elkner, Educator If you teach your child one thing, teach her the golden rule. André Roberge, President, Université Sainte-Anne The authors have created a friendly educational programming book that makes learning fun and painless. John Grayson, Author of Python and Tkinter Programming A fun book to read and learn from! -Dr. Gordon Colquhoun, Computer Consultant, Avalon Consulting Services Python for growing-ups. Praise for the First Edition of Hello World! A great book for little kids and big kids alike. Collecting Things Together: Lists and DictionariesĢ6.
