What reading level is A Story for Hippo?

A Story for Hippo by Simon Puttock is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is A Story for Hippo appropriate for?

A Story for Hippo is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is A Story for Hippo?

A Story for Hippo is fiction — Bereavement.

Does A Story for Hippo have any content warnings?

A Story for Hippo 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 A Story for Hippo?

A Story for Hippo by Simon Puttock is 32 pages.

A Story for Hippo

Simon Puttock

A Story for Hippo

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Simon Puttock

Illustrated by Alison Bartlett

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your best friend told the most amazing stories, and then suddenly, they were gone? Monkey feels so sad because Hippo won’t share her tales anymore. But could telling those stories keep Hippo's magic alive forever?

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This gentle picture book addresses the theme of loss and remembrance through the story of Monkey coping with Hippo’s passing. It helps young readers aged 5-8 understand grief in a comforting way by emphasizing the power of storytelling to preserve memories. The content is age-appropriate and handled with sensitivity.