Books Like Gets Programmed
Families who loved Gets Programmed by Mary Pope Osborne often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Gets Programmed by Mary Pope Osborne often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts asking how their tablet works or why a video game 'glitches.' It is an ideal bridge for the transition from being a passive consumer of technology to an active, curious thinker about the logic that powers our digital world. The story follows Ms. Frizzle's class as they encounter a computer that has been programmed to do their chores, only to watch in comedic horror as it executes those tasks in an endless, wacky loop. Beyond the science of coding, the book addresses the emotional reality of taking short cuts and the unexpected responsibilities that come with automation. It is a fantastic choice for children aged 6 to 9 who enjoy humor and high-stakes classroom adventures. Parents will appreciate how it de-mystifies 'the cloud' and 'programming' through relatable analogies, emphasizing that while machines are powerful, they still require human logic and teamwork to function correctly.
