# Binary Code Picture Books A Robot Story Promises to Teach Kids How to Count in Binary Code By Angela Rajic | Published 2014-01-21 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-robot-story References: [mightymega](http://mightymega.com/2014/01/18/teach-your-kids-to-count-in-binary-kickstarter-project/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lisadeluca/a-robot-story-learn-to-count-to-ten-in-binary) Software engineer Lisa Seacat DeLuca has started a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuitmess-batmobile) campaign for A Robot Story, a [picture book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-e-cheese-and-genius-cat-books) and animated e-Book that endeavors to teach young children how to count in binary code. The book depicts to robot brothers, JSON and Wi-Fi, who want be nerdy like they're mom, and thus begin learning to count in binary code. The animated e-Book version allows children to uses switches to see how different binary inputs effect the numerical output (traditional numbers.) A Robot Story is an atypical educational project that will [teach children unique skills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-education-computer-science-ai) and give them a head start with mathematics, and computers. It is also a wonderfully geeky way for kids to connect with their parents and vice versa. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Binary Education:** Creating engaging and interactive tools to teach children computing concepts will be a growing area of interest for educators and parents alike. - **Gamification for Learning:** Integrating games and interactive elements into learning materials is becoming an increasingly popular method for engaging children and making education more accessible and fun. - **Early Childhood Technology:** As technology continues to advance, teaching coding concepts to children at an early age will become more feasible and could give them a significant edge in the job market in the future. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** The education industry will need to stay up-to-date on technological advancements and new learning techniques to offer the most effective learning experiences to students. - **Publishing:** As more children's books incorporate digital elements, the publishing industry may need to adapt to incorporate new formats and interactive features. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy manufacturers can create innovative and educational products that help children learn important skills while still being fun and engaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Introductory CS Textbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-book-for-kids.md) - [Preschool Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codie-blocks.md) - [Educational Coding Language Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artie-max.md) - [All-Ages Mini Robot Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-robot-kit.md) - [Reprogrammable Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarky.md) - [Playful Coding Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyxel.md) - [Children Coding Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coding-critters-magicoders.md) - [Custom Illustrated Storybooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-illustrated-storybooks.md) - [Programming Code-Powered Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zerone-2.md)