What reading level is Hiding hippos?

Hiding hippos by Amanda Doering Tourville is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Hiding hippos appropriate for?

Hiding hippos is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Hiding hippos?

Hiding hippos is nonfiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Looking Glass Library; Count the Critters series.

Does Hiding hippos have any content warnings?

Hiding hippos has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). 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 Hiding hippos?

Hiding hippos by Amanda Doering Tourville is 24 pages (approximately 256 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Hiding hippos

Amanda Doering Tourville

Hiding hippos

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Counting from 1 to 10

by Amanda Doering Tourville

Looking Glass Library; Count the Critters

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

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

Discover the fun of numbers by spotting hippos as they hide one by one! Perfect for early readers, this playful adventure helps children learn to count from one to ten with colorful illustrations and simple text.

Themes

CountingEarly LearningJuvenile literature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Hiding hippos 7C

Hiding hippos is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 256 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hiding hippos works for readers up to grade 4.0.

Read aloud, Hiding hippos takes about 2 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Hiding hippos 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, Hiding hippos explores counting, early learning, 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about counting, early learning, juvenile literature.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.