Going Out (Sign About)
Anthony Lewis
Going Out (Sign About)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anthony Lewis
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
Have you ever wondered how people use their hands to say they’re going outside? Bright pictures show hand signs and movements that tell a secret story about leaving the house. What new signs will you learn on this colorful adventure?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early-reader book introduces young children ages 5-8 to basic sign language related to going out of the house. Through colorful illustrations and simple text, it supports language development and visual learning. Ideal for those interested in language arts and sign language concepts.
Why we rated Going Out (Sign About) 7C
Going Out (Sign About) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Going Out (Sign About) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Going Out (Sign About) 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, Going Out (Sign About) explores language arts - sign language, concepts - general, juvenile nonfiction, and children: kindergarten — 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 language arts - sign language, concepts - general, juvenile nonfiction.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9781846430329
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Sign about
- Published
- September 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction