# Educational Coding Picture Books A Day in Code: Python Teaches Coding Practices in a Simple Way By Shari Eskenas | Published 2021-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-day-in-code References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/914595512/a-day-in-code-python) Programming books are usually seen in the form of textbooks or instructional manuals, and A Day in Code: Python breaks from tradition by teaching the basics of Python programming in a picture book. It's a picture book that tells the story of an epic day through Python programs that represent real-life situations. There is a high level description of the situation above each program and a code explanation underneath it. A full-page illustration next to each program shows the situation being described in code, while each program presents a new Python programming concept. In this way, the book presents Python code examples in a fun and colorful manner. Kids and beginners of all ages can enjoy [learning to code](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fini) by reading [a story composed of code examples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearbook) relatable to everyday life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Educational Coding Picture Books:** Teaching programming concepts to kids and beginners through picture books. - **Python Programming for All Ages:** Making Python programming accessible to kids and beginners through relatable stories and situations. - **Interactive Programming Learning:** Engaging learners in programming concepts through interactive and colorful illustrations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Educational Publishing:** Opportunity for educational publishers to disrupt traditional textbook formats by using picture books to teach programming. - **Edtech:** Opportunity for EdTech companies to develop interactive and engaging tools for teaching programming concepts. - **Children's Literature:** Opportunity for children's literature publishers to tap into the demand for educational picture books that teach programming concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Introductory CS Textbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-book-for-kids.md) - [Interactive Infant Coding Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-engineering-for-babies.md) - [Educational Coding Language Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artie-max.md) - [Educational Coding Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codeventure.md) - [Playful Coding Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyxel.md) - [Proactive Python Coding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/python-coding-app.md) - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [Hands-On Modern Educational Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-educational-system.md) - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md)