Kodu for Kids: The Official Guide to Creating Your Own Video Games 1st Edition

I just ordered this to go along with my son's copy of the Kodu software that he got from DreamSpark.com. The book hasn't arrived yet, but if anyone is wondering whether or not their child will respond to the software, the answer is undoubtedly YES. If your child has even a fleeting interest in video game programming, they will be absorbed by the ease of use and the fun of instantly seeing results of your actions. And the book will show him "tips and tricks" as the description promises. Totally no regrets about this purchase.

My daughter is half way though and says it is pretty good. It has kept her interest. Is kind of fun(for programming). Gives good understanding of what you understanding of what you are trying to achieve and also why things are the way they are. Overall must be OK if she has gone half way so far.

It had great info and was amazing at helping me out to learn how to make video games in the future! I just wish i had more time to use this!

My 11 year old has been really enjoying the kodu graphical language and he is programming all sorts of objects with different behaviors to make up his own games. I love that he enjoys it as much as he does right now. Can't wait to see what he does after a summer at Digipen this year.

Try my saucer hunt.It is 2 or 3 players.Can you please try it?I will make later versions of it.

Very nice book. My 9 year old kid understand it fine and it is also suitable for adults. The Author did a great Job. Very well written with a lot of screenshots all over the place to guide you along this journey.

This is a review from my 10 year old:"This book was great for those looking for a boost in what to do with Kodu and how to develop better games. Helped me learn some new ideas for games."

This is a great book that is easy for kids to read. My son loves games like Mine craft and Kodu teaches kids to program like that.

Good book. The files are excellent that help with the exercises. I bought this book for a supply teaching assignment as I am an ICT teacher. The kids were impressed by my skills learnt on the hoof.Only 4 stars as the print is a little too small.

My 3 home educated daughters age 9+10 think Kodu is 'Epic' they have spent hours coding games without even knowing they are learning to code. Hats off to Microsoft and the team for such a great piece of free software. I got them started using this book and the you tube video available. Now they are referencing this book and teaching me the things they have learnt. They are all creative and love Minecraft but Kodu has been the next step at far they are concerned.

Bought this to review for using at work. At first glance looks good, giving a detailed introduction to all the main aspects of KODU and game world production skills ansd techniques.

Really good book if you're starting your Kodu journey. Starts really easy and builds up skills slowly. Sometimes a bit too slow for me as I felt the book over explained obvious things. Recommended.

Bought as a gift for 12 year old who wants to be a game designer. She thinks it's a great book, really helpful.