Kodu for Kids -  the subtitle "The Official Guide to Creating Your Own Video Games" gives the clue you may need to knowing what this book is about.

Well perhaps it's for the same reason the Microsoft developers, who had previously worked on Windows Vista decided to develop a game lab accessible to young children - a concern about the shortage of students enrolling in computer science degrees and recognition of the role of a fun and motivating environment to encourage youngsters into programming. Click here to read full book review ...