When the wind blows
Stacy Clark
When the wind blows
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stacy Clark
Illustrated by Sneed, Brad, illustrator
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
Did you know the wind isn’t just for flying kites or making waves? It can also light up cities and power huge machines! Discover how something invisible and wild can help run the world—and why that might change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This poetic nonfiction picture book introduces early readers to the concept of wind energy and its role in powering modern life. With simple rhymes and vivid illustrations, it explains how wind turbines convert natural forces into electricity, making it an inspiring and educational read for children ages 5-8. The book is expert-reviewed and suitable for young eco-conscious readers curious about science and the environment.
Why we rated When the wind blows 7C
When the wind blows is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, When the wind blows works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate When the wind blows as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, When the wind blows explores science & nature, environmental awareness, poetry, and juvenile literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, environmental awareness, poetry.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780823430697
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction