Show HN: A storybook designed to teach kids about how computers work

I’ve been working on a unique storybook designed to teach kids about how computers work, and I would love to get your feedback.

Set 500 years in the future, the story follows two kids – one a robot, the other a human – as they explore the workings of what to them is ancient technology: our present-day computers. I’ve aimed to keep each story short and engaging, sprinkling in humor and illustrations to captivate young readers.

As an open-source project, you’re also welcome to check out the source here: https://github.com/yong/lostlanguageofthemachines

Show HN: A storybook designed to teach kids about how computers work
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Thanks!

This is really neat! But if I can make a suggestion, a good and interesting explanation should use a strong analogy. A story wrapped around the explanation doesn’t do as much to help with understanding

Check out Code by Charles Petzold for what I personally consider the best example! The analogies build on each other in steps that never feel too complex in order.

Key question on children’s books: Who’s the illustrator?

This is the first time I saw book in the form of a webpage. I really like it. Problem is that my children are don't speak English yet. I wonder if those storybooks also exist in other languages.