Most kids' coding books are just fluff, but this one actually gets into the guts of how logic works. It’s a decade old now, so the Scratch screenshots might look a little 'retro' to a kid used to 2026 tech, but loops and variables don't age.

It’s a great bridge from 'playing games' to 'making things.' It’s a solid, screen-free way to introduce the concepts before they get lost in the infinite scroll of YouTube tutorials. It isn't a 'thrilling' read, but it’s the kind of book that actually leaves them smarter than when they started.