Books About Coding

The Best Coding Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about coding? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Coding

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Swap'd

By Tamara Ireland Stone · Book #2 in the CLICK'D series

A school app game spirals into chaos. Can Allie fix it before it's too late?

336 pages· 53,680 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 411 ratings

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Summary: Allie Navarro, eager to redeem herself after a tech mishap, teams up with her friend Courtney to create Swap'd, a thrilling school trading app. As the game gains momentum, Allie juggles making money for Courtney's visit, navigating a secret crush, and outsmarting her rival Nathan. But has she overlooked a crucial detail that could unravel everything? Dive into a world of middle school drama, coding challenges, and unexpected twists as Allie races against time to keep her creation from spiraling out of control.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2018

Monsters & Modules

By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Secret Coders series

A group of friends use coding skills to solve problems in a fantasy world.

101 pages· 1,998 words· Est. 23 min read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 325 ratings

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Summary: Hopper, Eni, and Josh face their greatest challenge yet: a journey to Flatland, a perilous two-dimensional realm. With humanity's fate at stake, they must retrieve a turtle of light to confront the menacing Dr. One-Zero. Will their coding skills be enough to navigate this flat world and return home? The final showdown awaits in this thrilling conclusion.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Lights, Music, Code!

By Jo Whittemore · Girls Who Code series

Maya must choose between old friendships and coding club commitments before the winter dance.

144 pages· 25,881 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 200 ratings

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Summary: Maya's coding club is tasked with creating lights and music for the winter dance, but her old friend Nicole's return complicates things. As Maya spends more time with Nicole, her coding friends worry she might neglect her project duties. Will Maya be swayed by Nicole's influence, or will she stay loyal to her coding club? With the dance approaching, Maya must decide where her true loyalties lie. Can she balance friendship and responsibility, or will she risk losing both? Discover if coding, like friendship, requires being there when it matters most.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Team BFF: Race to the Finish!

By Stacia Deutsch · Girls Who Code series

A coding club faces a challenge that could break their friendship during a hackathon.

144 pages· 27,369 words· Est. 4 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 327 ratings

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Summary: Sophia and her coding club friends are excited for their first hackathon, a day filled with coding and new connections. But when a robotics expert joins their team, differing opinions threaten their unity. As tensions rise, they must decide if their friendship can withstand the pressure or if their project will crumble. Can they navigate the complexities of teamwork and coding, or will their dreams of success end in failure? Discover if their bond is as strong as their coding skills in this engaging tale of friendship and problem-solving.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Potions & Parameters

By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) · Book #5 in the Secret Coders series

Can coding skills save the world from a villain's toxic potion?

107 pages· 5,693 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 423 ratings

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Summary: Hopper, Eni, and Josh face their greatest challenge yet: stopping Dr. One-Zero from spreading his toxic potion, Green Pop, worldwide. With the Turtle of Light in his grasp, he's nearly invincible. Their only hope lies in finding another Turtle of Light, hidden in a different dimension. As they race against time, their coding skills are the key to opening a portal to this mysterious world. Will they succeed before it's too late, or will Dr. One-Zero's vision of 'true happiness' become a global nightmare?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Secrets & Sequences

By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Secret Coders series

Young coders uncover secrets at a mysterious academy, pursued by a sinister principal and a genius mastermind.

103 pages· 5,339 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 713 ratings

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Summary: At Stately Academy, Hopper, Eni, and Josh delve into the school's enigmatic past, where coding holds the key to hidden secrets. As they uncover the truth, Principal Dean demands their powerful robot, but a greater threat looms: Professor One-Zero, a green-skinned genius with his own agenda. Can the trio outsmart these formidable foes and reveal the academy's mysteries before it's too late?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

The Friendship Code

By Stacia Deutsch · Girls Who Code series

A girl receives mysterious coding messages, testing her skills and friendships.

144 pages· 24,681 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.0/5 Goodreads · 837 ratings

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Summary: Lucy joins a school coding club, eager to create an app for someone special. But when she's grouped with unfamiliar classmates, her plans falter. Cryptic coding messages start appearing, challenging her skills and sparking unexpected friendships. Can Lucy decode the mystery and achieve her goal? Discover how coding and camaraderie intertwine in this engaging tale.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2016

Paths & Portals

By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Secret Coders series

A group of students discover a hidden underground classroom and learn to code from a mysterious teacher.

92 pages· 6,048 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,105 ratings

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Summary: Hopper, Eni, and Josh uncover a hidden classroom beneath Stately Academy, once home to the mysterious Bee School. As they dive into coding mysteries, they face unexpected interest from Principal Dean and the rugby team. What secrets lie beneath the surface, and why are their activities drawing attention? Join them in a thrilling journey of logic puzzles, programming, and intrigue, where every discovery leads to more questions. Can they unravel the truth before it's too late?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

Doll-E 1.0

By Shanda McCloskey

A tech-savvy girl transforms a puzzling doll into a new friend, sparking unexpected adventures.

34 pages· 341 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

4.0/5 Goodreads · 637 ratings

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Summary: Charlotte, a tech-savvy girl, receives a puzzling doll that challenges her inventive spirit. As she uncovers its hidden battery pack, her world of gadgets and coding takes an unexpected turn. With her loyal dog by her side, Charlotte must navigate the dynamics of friendship and innovation. Will her canine companion be overshadowed by the upgraded Doll-E 1.0, or can they all find a place in her heart? Dive into this modern tale of creativity and discovery, where technology and friendship intertwine in surprising ways.

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022

The Cool Code

By Deirdre Langeland, Sarah Mai (Illustrator) · The Cool Code series

A coding whiz's app to fit in spirals her social life into chaos.

224 pages· 10,615 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,052 ratings

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Summary: Zoey, a coding genius, transitions from homeschooling to a new school, armed with an app she created to navigate friendships. The Cool Code app, featuring a quirky llama avatar, promises to guide her through social dilemmas. But when its advice leads to absurd situations, Zoey's life becomes a comedic whirlwind. As the app gains popularity, Zoey finds herself torn between newfound popularity and her true friends. Can she decode the complexities of friendship, or will her digital creation lead her astray? Discover if there's a code for life's toughest choices in this humorous and heartfelt tale.

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