What reading level is Ups and Downs?

Ups and Downs by Mike Wohnoutka is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Ups and Downs appropriate for?

Ups and Downs is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Ups and Downs?

Ups and Downs is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ups and Downs have any content warnings?

Ups and Downs 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 Ups and Downs?

Ups and Downs by Mike Wohnoutka is 35 pages.

Ups and Downs

Mike Wohnoutka

Ups and Downs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a Book of Emotions

by Mike Wohnoutka

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

The soft rustle of leaves whispers secrets as three kids feel the rush of joy, the pinch of worry, and the flutter of curiosity all in one school day. Their hearts bounce like a ball, up and down with every new feeling. Some moments sparkle bright, others cloud over, but every emotion is a part of their adventure.

Themes

Emotions & FeelingsFriendshipConceptsFamily

Quick Assessment

This gentle, concept-driven picture book helps young children identify and understand a wide range of emotions beyond just happy and sad. Through simple language and expressive illustrations, it follows three children experiencing various feelings throughout a school day, promoting emotional literacy in an age-appropriate way for early readers ages 5 to 8. The book is carefully vetted by an expert in children's emotional development, making it a supportive tool for parents and educators.