Ages 6–8
My First Secret Code Puzzle Book
A beginner-friendly codebreaking book that combines 111 cryptograms with coloring illustrations for children ages 6–8.
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Cryptograms and secret codes
Codebreaking activity books for children, families, and holidays.
How to choose
- Start with clear instructions and short messages for a new codebreaker.
- Choose a theme a child already enjoys, such as secret messages, jokes, or holidays.
- Allow pencil-and-eraser experimentation; a cryptogram works best when revision feels normal.
Ages 8–12
Easter Activity Book for Kids Ages 8–12
A seasonal activity book combining word searches, code puzzles, fill-in stories, and Sudoku for children ages 8–12.
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Kids and families
Christmas Cryptograms
A festive collection of large-print codebreaking puzzles, holiday facts, and jokes for family puzzle time.
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Children
Secret Messages
A large collection of codebreaking puzzles designed to give children an entertaining way to practise logic, attention, and critical thinking.
Explore this bookQuestions readers often ask
Does a child need to know cryptography?
No. Beginner books introduce the pattern through simple substitution puzzles.
Should an adult give the answer?
A small hint is often more useful than solving the whole message for the child.