What reading level is Lions leaving?

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

What age is Lions leaving appropriate for?

Lions leaving is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Lions leaving?

Lions leaving is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Count the Critters; Looking Glass Library series.

Does Lions leaving have any content warnings?

Lions leaving 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 Lions leaving?

Lions leaving by Amanda Doering Tourville is 24 pages (approximately 295 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Lions leaving

Amanda Doering Tourville

Lions leaving

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Counting from 10 to 1

by Amanda Doering Tourville

Count the Critters; Looking Glass Library

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

Join the lions as their numbers slowly grow smaller, counting down from ten all the way to one. Perfect for early learners, this gentle story helps kids practice counting backwards with the majestic lions as they leave one by one.

Themes

CountingAnimalsEarly Learning

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 Lions leaving 7C

Lions leaving is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 295 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lions leaving works for readers up to grade 4.0.

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

We rate Lions leaving 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, Lions leaving explores counting, animals, and early learning — 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, animals, early learning.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.