Flora's very windy day
by Jeanne Birdsall, Matt Phelan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company 2010
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- sibling relationships
- responsibility
- imagination
- family love
- bravery
- selflessness
About this book
When a blustery day sweeps Flora and her little brother Crispin up into the sky, the wind tempts Flora with fantastical places to leave her pesky sibling. As they float past clouds and moonlit wonders, Flora discovers how much she truly cares for him. Gentle humor, lyrical language, and airy watercolor art make this a comforting adventure. Perfect for young listeners and early readers who enjoy imaginative journeys and stories about brothers and sisters.
Setting: a blustery day that carries two siblings across the sky and through whimsical, celestial places
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flora's very windy day right for my child?
Yes — Flora's very windy day is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include sibling relationships, responsibility, imagination.
How long does it take to read Flora's very windy day?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Flora's very windy day takes around 7m to finish. The book has 900 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Flora's very windy day have an AR quiz?
Yes — Flora's very windy day has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Flora's very windy day?
Flora's very windy day has an AR reading level of 3, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.