The Day the Baby Blew Away

Simon Puttock

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The Day the Baby Blew Away

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Simon Puttock

Reading Level 2 7LP Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

This baby is so amazing, even the wind can't resist taking her for a wild ride! But when the wind starts causing chaos, the whole town has to come together to set things right—and make the wind say sorry. It turns out, even the strongest breeze can be tamed when everyone works as a team.

Themes

HumorFamilyCommunityProblem-Solving

Quick Assessment

This humorous early reader story follows a baby who is swept away by a mischievous wind, prompting her worried parents and the entire town to intervene. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, the book uses playful language and imaginative scenarios to explore themes of community and problem-solving. Parents should note the light peril involved when the baby is carried away, though it is resolved quickly and in a gentle manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781845070465
Pages
32
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Era
Contemporary (2004)

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesWindsInfants