Meet Botley, the code to fun! As the newest member of the Learning Resources family, Botley introduces coding in an easy, friendly way that children as young as 5 can understand. With his advanced features, Botley grows with your child for many play-filled years to come. Ready to use straight out of the box (just add 5 AAA batteries), Botley gets kids coding within minutes without requiring any screens – no phone or tablet needed! Botley comes with a comprehensive 45-piece activity set including coding cards, obstacles, and accessories that transform learning into an exciting hands-on experience. Kids will be amazed as they program Botley to complete up to 80 steps, follow looping commands, and navigate around objects using if/then logic. The included remote programmer makes inputting commands simple and intuitive, while the 40 coding cards help children visualize and plan their sequences before execution. One of Botley's most captivating features is his black-line follow mode, where children can create custom paths for him to travel. Kids love watching as Botley makes adorable sounds, lights up, and responds to their programming with charming personality. Parents appreciate that Botley fosters creativity, develops critical thinking skills, and builds problem-solving abilities – all while children are having so much fun they don't realize they're learning! Botley offers endless possibilities for play and education. Create obstacle courses, build towers for Botley to knock down with his detachable arms, or discover his hidden features and secret codes. Whether used at home or in the classroom, Botley provides the perfect introduction to coding fundamentals that will prepare children for future learning in our technology-driven world.