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crobertsbmwyesterday at 4:37 AM15 repliesview on HN

I’m still selling Computer Engineering for Babies. And I just launched a new book called Simple Machines Made Simple on Kickstarter a month or two ago. Both books are basically just simple interactive demos for kids and adults.

https://hackylabs.com


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arthurjjyesterday at 3:15 PM

It makes me so happy to see this genre taking off. We did "ABCs of Programming" [1] when our son was 2 at least partially because there weren't any real kid's books talking about what "dad does all day". Funnily enough it wasn't selling that well until I posted an article [2] on HN about my experience writing it. Then it did steady business for a few years

[1] https://www.amazon.com/dp/1548489778 [2] https://arthur-johnston.com/hacker_writes_a_childrens_book/

kelvindegreesyesterday at 1:20 PM

One of my favorites! The baby likes it. The grandparents are confused by it.

matartyesterday at 9:54 PM

Thank you! As it has become popular at baby showers to bring a book I always send my partner with the original 2. We have probably gifted 5 or 6 sets now.

We are excited for the next version.

jannyesterday at 5:51 AM

I got gifted Computer Engineering for Babies and big Babies last Christmas in preparation for having our first child :) They are great!

anotherhueyesterday at 4:56 AM

Literally the first book I bought for my hellspawn. We had fun working out the mechanisms.

laurentiuradyesterday at 2:00 PM

Computer Engineering for Babies is great! I also added on my directory of well-crafted products: https://select.supply/product/computer-engineering-for-big-b...

tyrustyesterday at 4:58 AM

My kid got a copy of your first book as a gift a couple years ago. It's really fun to have on the shelf. The buttons are so satisfyingly clicky. Thanks!

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cunacyesterday at 1:48 PM

This is insanely good. Can't wait for grandchild :)

BrokenCogsyesterday at 6:37 PM

This is amazing! Do you ever run a sale (christmas, boxing day, etc)?

ludicityyesterday at 5:23 AM

I bought two copies of Computer Engineering For Babies for some close friends! They were absolutely delightful.

nefrixyesterday at 10:14 AM

I am commenting on this so i will fi d it easy when i will need to buy a present for one of my friends’ babies. :)

1-moreyesterday at 4:57 AM

Bought probably 6 copies between the first and second. Love this book! First gets stuck in NOT mode sometimes but it’s chill.

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gustavoaca1997yesterday at 7:08 AM

I always see your ads. My first baby is expected to be born next year and I cannot wait to buy it for her

navaed01yesterday at 10:48 AM

I have this book for my kid and love it!

bunnybomb2yesterday at 6:22 AM

Oh man this sounds so cool!! Ive always wanted to make a childrens book.