---
product_id: 79153041
title: "Coding Games in Python (DK Help Your Kids)"
price: "B/.73"
currency: PAB
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/79153041-coding-games-in-python-dk-help-your-kids
store_origin: PA
region: Panama
---

# Coding Games in Python (DK Help Your Kids)

**Price:** B/.73
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Coding Games in Python (DK Help Your Kids)
- **How much does it cost?** B/.73 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/79153041-coding-games-in-python-dk-help-your-kids)

## Best For

- Customers looking for quality international products

## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

Coding Games in Python (DK Help Your Kids) [DK] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Coding Games in Python (DK Help Your Kids)

Review: Lots of fun games and decent explanations equal a stellar book - This is the fourth game-oriented Python book I've purchased to help my kids learn coding skills. So far, I think this one is my favorite book for graphical gaming titles. I purchased the paperback version; it's over 200 pages, and each page is full of practical skills and helpful teaching. Every chapter tackles a different game and breaks down exactly what's going on and how to apply the programming concepts that the authors are teaching you. After two necessary intro chapters on getting a very beginner-level knowledge of Python, you're then provided 9 chapters that help you build increasingly sophisticated and fun games. We actually enjoy playing these games because they have the right mixture of low-res (retro) graphics and simple interactivity. ==Who is this book for? == Parents with kids as young as 7 or 8 can help their little ones begin a real programming language. You don't need pseudo-coding or fancy robots to learn to code--just this book and a free copy of Python will do the trick. You can even use the $35 Raspberry Pi as your computer if you have a TV and a keyboard lying around. For older kids in their tweens or early teens, this book will be all they need, even with no help from adults. ==How is Coding Games in Python different?== This book is a great balance of depth and fun. There isn't nearly as much theory and explanation as the excellent titles by Al Sweigart have, but this book does provide enough detail and troubleshooting advice to help you glimpse what's going on under the hood. The authors even teach you to use a graphical module called Pygame Zero, which is a lightweight way to start coding games with graphics. It's also a great introduction to the full-blown Pygame later on. ==Any Downsides to this book?== This isn't a substitute for a real computer science class. I felt that Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python (by Sweigart) introduced you to most of the concepts and theory to succeed in a high school level computer science curriculum. Instead, this book focused on getting plenty of experience, even if that means that your kid doesn't necessarily know everything that's going on with the code. I feel like parents that already know Python will be able to use this book as a hook to get kids interested and will be able to explain the areas that the book only glosses over.
Review: It'd be hard to write a better book to introduce kids to Python - My 7 year old wants to be a computer game designer. She's messed around with Scratch a bit, but I wanted to introduce her to a text based programming language. She's still having some trouble grasping the concepts, but I think this book is about as simple as Python can be made for a kid. And they'll start programming video games almost right away (really after the first chapter). I've never used Pygame before, so I didn't realize how simple the games could be. The exercises provided in this book are really perfect and progressive from one to the next. Probably the only thing I'd ask for is some kind of online counterpart with videos they could watch about concepts like loops, functions, and variables where my kid seems to go through the motions just fine but I'm not convinced that she actually "gets" it. To be fair, my daughter is a little young for this. This book would likely be perfect for a 9 or 10 year old.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #104,695 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #16 in Children's Programming Books #103 in Children's Video & Electronic Games Books #112 in Children's Books on Computer Entertainment & Games |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (400) |
| Dimensions  | 7.75 x 0.61 x 9.25 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| Grade level  | 4 - 7 |
| ISBN-10  | 1465473610 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1465473615 |
| Item Weight  | 1.54 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 224 pages |
| Publication date  | July 3, 2018 |
| Publisher  | DK Children |
| Reading age  | 7 - 11 years, from customers |

## Images

![Coding Games in Python (DK Help Your Kids) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QnW-RmTdL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lots of fun games and decent explanations equal a stellar book
*by S***. on January 23, 2019*

This is the fourth game-oriented Python book I've purchased to help my kids learn coding skills. So far, I think this one is my favorite book for graphical gaming titles. I purchased the paperback version; it's over 200 pages, and each page is full of practical skills and helpful teaching. Every chapter tackles a different game and breaks down exactly what's going on and how to apply the programming concepts that the authors are teaching you. After two necessary intro chapters on getting a very beginner-level knowledge of Python, you're then provided 9 chapters that help you build increasingly sophisticated and fun games. We actually enjoy playing these games because they have the right mixture of low-res (retro) graphics and simple interactivity. ==Who is this book for? == Parents with kids as young as 7 or 8 can help their little ones begin a real programming language. You don't need pseudo-coding or fancy robots to learn to code--just this book and a free copy of Python will do the trick. You can even use the $35 Raspberry Pi as your computer if you have a TV and a keyboard lying around. For older kids in their tweens or early teens, this book will be all they need, even with no help from adults. ==How is Coding Games in Python different?== This book is a great balance of depth and fun. There isn't nearly as much theory and explanation as the excellent titles by Al Sweigart have, but this book does provide enough detail and troubleshooting advice to help you glimpse what's going on under the hood. The authors even teach you to use a graphical module called Pygame Zero, which is a lightweight way to start coding games with graphics. It's also a great introduction to the full-blown Pygame later on. ==Any Downsides to this book?== This isn't a substitute for a real computer science class. I felt that Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python (by Sweigart) introduced you to most of the concepts and theory to succeed in a high school level computer science curriculum. Instead, this book focused on getting plenty of experience, even if that means that your kid doesn't necessarily know everything that's going on with the code. I feel like parents that already know Python will be able to use this book as a hook to get kids interested and will be able to explain the areas that the book only glosses over.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It'd be hard to write a better book to introduce kids to Python
*by L***U on August 28, 2022*

My 7 year old wants to be a computer game designer. She's messed around with Scratch a bit, but I wanted to introduce her to a text based programming language. She's still having some trouble grasping the concepts, but I think this book is about as simple as Python can be made for a kid. And they'll start programming video games almost right away (really after the first chapter). I've never used Pygame before, so I didn't realize how simple the games could be. The exercises provided in this book are really perfect and progressive from one to the next. Probably the only thing I'd ask for is some kind of online counterpart with videos they could watch about concepts like loops, functions, and variables where my kid seems to go through the motions just fine but I'm not convinced that she actually "gets" it. To be fair, my daughter is a little young for this. This book would likely be perfect for a 9 or 10 year old.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ My son like it
*by T***J on November 18, 2024*

I bought another book in this series before, and it’s great learning material for the kids who willingly learn at home

## Frequently Bought Together

- Coding Games in Python (DK Help Your Kids)
- Coding for Kids: Python: Learn to Code with 50 Awesome Games and Activities
- Coding Projects in Python (DK Help Your Kids)

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/79153041-coding-games-in-python-dk-help-your-kids](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/79153041-coding-games-in-python-dk-help-your-kids)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Panama*
*Store origin: PA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-05*