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Computer coding in the kitchen? Yes! Best friends Gabi and Adi are baking a special birthday treat--and making a recipe is a lot like creating a function in a computer code.
Quick Summary
Imagine learning what a function does while watching two best friends mix batter and frost a birthday cake. Gabi and Adi are up to their elbows in flour, and each step of their recipe mirrors the logic of a coding function, turning a simple baking project into a tiny algorithm. The story is warm and funny, with a dash of silliness that keeps younger readers smiling, and it subtly shows how breaking a big task into smaller pieces makes everything easier. Kids who already love cooking, tinkering, or simply hanging out with friends will find a lot to smile about, and even those who think coding is "too hard" will be surprised how natural it feels after a few pages. Parents will appreciate the gentle introduction to computational thinking without any heavy-handed lessons, and the bright illustrations keep the pace lively. Because it's only about 900 words, even the most reluctant reader can power through in one sitting. If you enjoy this mix of kitchen chaos and code basics, you might also like "How to Code a Sandcastle," which takes a similar approach to teaching loops and sequences in a seaside adventure.