What reading level is Leo Lion?

Leo Lion by Dave Sargent is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Leo Lion appropriate for?

Leo Lion is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Leo Lion?

Leo Lion is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Leo Lion have any content warnings?

Leo Lion has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Leo Lion?

Leo Lion by Dave Sargent is 36 pages.

Leo Lion

Dave Sargent

Leo Lion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dave Sargent

Illustrated by Jane Lenoir

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Did you know Leo Lion isn’t just brave—he’s got a secret mission too? When a wild storm strikes, he finds a little panther in trouble and knows he has to help. But that’s only the beginning of an adventure filled with new friends and surprises.

Themes

AnimalsFriendship AdventureJuvenile FictionCircus Animals

Quick Assessment

Leo Lion is a gentle early reader story about courage and friendship, set against the backdrop of a circus train accident. Young readers aged 5-8 will enjoy the mix of fiction and interesting facts about lions, alongside themes of helping others and animal behavior. The story contains mild peril related to the storm but remains age-appropriate and reassuring.