What reading level is The Envy of The Winds?

The Envy of The Winds by Ima Kidd is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Envy of The Winds appropriate for?

The Envy of The Winds is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Envy of The Winds?

The Envy of The Winds is fiction — Family & Relationships.

Does The Envy of The Winds have any content warnings?

The Envy of The Winds has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Envy of The Winds?

The Envy of The Winds by Ima Kidd is 46 pages.

The Envy of The Winds

Ima Kidd

The Envy of The Winds

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How Chicago Became Known as the Windy City

by Ima Kidd

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Feel the chilly gusts swirl around you as the kids stand in Grant Park, their colorful kite refusing to rise. The winds argue and race, each trying to show off, while the sky fills with laughter and excitement. What happens when the winds compete to be the strongest? It’s a windy adventure full of surprises and feelings you can almost touch.

Themes

Family Adventure Friendship Multicultural Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This early-reader book introduces young children to Chicago’s famous nickname, "The Windy City," through a playful and imaginative story about a group of kids trying to fly a kite in Grant Park. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently explores themes of family, cooperation, and emotions like envy in a lighthearted, accessible way. The book is part of a series that encourages curiosity about cities and cultural diversity while fostering an appreciation for community and exploration.