Books About Coding And Programming · 76 titles considered

The Best Coding And Programming Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about coding and programming? 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.

The End of the Overworld!
To Bee, Or Not to Bee!
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Coding And Programming

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020

City Spies

By James Ponti · Book #1 in the City Spies series

A young hacker joins a secret spy team to stop a villain and save the world.

378 pages· 64,521 words· Est. 9 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 18,589 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2019

Slay

A teen game developer battles a troll threatening her secret game and identity.

336 pages· 82,144 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 16,042 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2015

Secret Coders

By Gene Luen Yang, Mike Holmes (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Secret Coders series

A new student uncovers secrets and unexpected friendships at their school.

88 pages· 5,114 words· Est. 57 min read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 3,983 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2018

Robot Queen

Can Kylie master robotics and coding to win the big competition?

112 pages· 8,217 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 26 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2024

The End of the Overworld!

A rift threatens Minecraft's existence. Can the team save their world in time?

144 pages· 13,496 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 120 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

To Bee, Or Not to Bee!

Bees vanish, a hive mind emerges, and a dark sky rip threatens. Can they save their world?

144 pages· 13,793 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
7.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 160 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2017

Grace Hopper

Discover the trailblazing journey of a woman who taught computers to 'speak English' and broke all the rules.

48 pages· 1,796 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,297 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Lights, Music, Code!

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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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

Who Is Bill Gates?

The life story of Bill Gates, from his childhood to his success as a businessman and philanthropist.

112 pages· 7,937 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,267 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Team BFF: Race to the Finish!

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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Coding And Programming Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about coding and programming for the youngest readers and listeners.

Baby Code! Play

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Introduce babies to coding through everyday play and discovery.

Baby Loves Coding!

Ages 2–5 · 2018

Can Baby solve problems like a coder to fix her train using logic and patterns?

Artificial Intelligence for Babies
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Artificial Intelligence for Babies

Ages 0–3

Introduce your baby to the basics of artificial intelligence in a fun, simple way.

ABCs of Artificial Intelligence
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ABCs of Artificial Intelligence

Ages 0–3 · 2024

Unlock the secrets of AI with a colorful journey through its basics.

Baby Code!

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Introduce babies to coding through everyday objects in a colorful board book.

And/Or
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And/Or

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Unlock coding basics through a playful story of sharing and discovery.

If/Then
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If/Then

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover coding basics through a fun, interactive story of cause and effect.

Baby Code! Art
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Baby Code! Art

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Introduce babies to coding through everyday art and play.

Baby Code! Music

Ages 0–3 · 2018

Introduce babies to coding through music in their everyday world.

Javascript for Babies

Ages 3–5 · 2016

Introduce kids to coding basics and web design with fun, interactive concepts.

HTML for Babies

Ages 2–5 · 2011

Introduce babies to web design with colorful HTML basics.

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Coding And Programming Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about coding and programming for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Ada Lovelace

Ages 4–8 · 2017

Discover the first computer programmer's journey from imagination to innovation.

Ada's Ideas

Ages 6–9 · 2016

Discover how Ada Lovelace's poetic mind revolutionized computing.

Margaret and the Moon

Ages 4–8 · 2017

A young math enthusiast's code helps NASA land on the moon.

Ada Lovelace: Poet of Science

Ages 4–8 · 2016

Discover the visionary mind of Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, who foresaw the digital age.

Who Says Women Can't Be Computer Programmers?

Ages 6–9 · 2018

Discover the untamed imagination of history's first computer programmer.

Ada Byron Lovelace and the Thinking Machine

Ages 5–8 · 2015

A visionary writes the first computer program, unlocking a machine's potential.

How to Code a Sandcastle
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How to Code a Sandcastle

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A young girl tries to build a sandcastle with the help of her robot on the last day of summer vacation.

Gabi's Fabulous Functions

Ages 5–8 · 2018

Can coding concepts turn a recipe into a birthday surprise?

Adi's Perfect Patterns and Loops
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Adi's Perfect Patterns and Loops

Ages 5–8 · 2018

Two friends use coding to transform a toy train's journey.

Fortnite: Beginner's Guide

Ages 9–13 · 2019

Master the art of Fortnite and conquer your first Battle Royale match.

Adi Sorts with Variables

Ages 5–8 · 2018

Can coding skills turn a messy room into a clean one?

Code Your Own Adventure

Ages 6–9 · 2018

Embark on coding adventures to save worlds, find treasures, and unlock secrets.

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Coding And Programming Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about coding and programming for developing and independent readers.

Monsters & Modules

Ages 8–11 · 2018

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

Emmy in the Key of Code

Ages 8–12 · 2019

New girl Emmy finds harmony in coding and music, but secrets threaten her newfound rhythm.

Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code

Ages 6–9 · 2019

A curious girl discovers a machine that sparks a future of digital innovation.

Everything You Need to Ace Computer Science and Coding in One Big Fat Notebook

Ages 10–13 · 2020

Unlock computer science secrets with notes from the smartest kid in class.

Shine On, Luz Véliz!

Ages 8–12 · 2022

A former soccer star finds new purpose in coding, but a mysterious arrival changes everything.

Potions & Parameters

Ages 8–12 · 2018

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

Secrets & Sequences
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Secrets & Sequences

Ages 8–12 · 2017

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

Robots & Repeats

Ages 8–12 · 2017

A dangerous class, a missing dad, and a mysterious clue. Can the Coders solve it?

Women Who Launched the Computer Age

Ages 6–8 · 2016

Discover the untold story of six women who secretly programmed the first computer during WWII.

The Friendship Code

Ages 8–12 · 2017

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

Girls Who Code

Ages 10–14 · 2017

Discover how coding can transform your passions into reality.

Paths & Portals
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Paths & Portals

Ages 8–11 · 2016

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

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