What reading level is I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola)?

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) by Lauren Child is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) appropriate for?

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola)?

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) is fiction — Bedtime.

Does I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) have any content warnings?

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) 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 I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola)?

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) by Lauren Child is 32 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola)

Lauren Child

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Featuring Charlie and Lola

by Lauren Child

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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 refused to eat something just because it looks weird? Lola is sure she will never, ever eat a tomato, no matter what! But when Charlie decides to play a clever trick at dinner, will Lola change her mind?

Themes

Family HumorChildrenPicture books

Quick Assessment

This charming picture book addresses picky eating through the playful relationship between siblings Charlie and Lola. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it uses humor and gentle persuasion to encourage children to try new foods. Parents can expect a lighthearted story that supports positive mealtime habits without pressure.

Why we rated I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) 7C

I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) 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, I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) 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, I Will Not Ever Never Eat a Tomato (Charlie & Lola) explores family, humor, children, and picture books — 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 family, humor, children.