What reading level is Tim Kipper?

Tim Kipper by Robert Swindells is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Tim Kipper appropriate for?

Tim Kipper is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Tim Kipper?

Tim Kipper is fiction — Fiction.

Does Tim Kipper have any content warnings?

Tim Kipper has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Tim Kipper?

Tim Kipper by Robert Swindells is 32 pages.

Tim Kipper

Robert Swindells

Tim Kipper

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Swindells

Illustrated by S. Anderson

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

The crackle and puff of smoke fills the air as Tim Kipper’s chimney grows taller and taller right from his head. It’s hard to tell if it’s magic or just a very strange problem! How will Tim manage with a chimney where his hat should be?

Themes

FictionPicture booksHumorHealth Awareness

Quick Assessment

This whimsical picture book tells the story of Tim Kipper, a boy who smokes so much that a chimney grows out of his head. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, the story uses imaginative visuals and humor to gently highlight the consequences of smoking. Parents should note that while the book addresses smoking, it does so in a fantastical and child-appropriate manner.