Learning Resources Coding Critters Ranger & Zip

A robot puppy that teaches coding through storybook adventures.

Best for kids who like stories and pretend pets more than puzzles.

Ages 4+ Robotics Coding Screen-free

$52.99Learning Resources list price

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Age guidance: Ages 4+
Price: $52.99 list price
Screen needed: No, fully screen-free
Batteries: 3 AAA, not included
Adult help: Little to none
Play style: Solo or together
What it is: Coding puppy, playset pieces, coding cards, storybook
Great for: Holiday, Birthday, Rainy Day

Ranger is a programmable puppy that kids code with directional buttons to fetch, go down a slide and meet his magnetic friend Zip. A storybook walks children through coding challenges, and a separate pet mode lets them feed and care for Ranger.

Why we picked it

0122-piece set with a coding puppy, playset pieces, coding cards and a storybook
02Story-led challenges make sequencing feel like pretend play
03Pet mode keeps it fun for kids not yet ready to code