A Very Fiona Christmas
Part of the A Fiona the Hippo Book series
- Subject
- Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings
- Age
- 0-3 years
- Format
- Board Book
- Pages
- 10
- Publisher
- Zonderkidz
- Size
- 20.1 cm × 20.3 cm
- ISBN
- 9780310767718
Join your favorite hippo, Fiona–the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden–and all her loveable animal friends for their first heartwarming Christmas adventure through the zoo to find the answer to the question, “What’s Christmas?”
Amidst the snow, twinkling lights, mistletoe, and stockings, Fiona meets a new friend at the zoo––Chloe Koala––who helps her discover the true meaning of Christmas. Snuggle up with your little ones and join Fiona and her adorable animal friends for a romp through the zoo.
A Very Fiona Christmas teaches children about:
The true meaning of the holidays by sharing the wonder and excitement of the seasonFriendship and thoughtfulnessThe impact of generosity and giving over receivingThis adorable picture book is great for readers ages 4-8, and includes:
Art by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo; Bad Dog, Marley)A beautiful holiday-themed cover that shimmers and shinesCheck out other inspirational children’s picture books in the Fiona the Hippo series:
Fiona Helps a FriendFiona, It’s BedtimeFiona the HippoAbout the author
Richard CowdreyIllustrator
Richard Cowdrey's favorite things to draw and paint are the things that reflect the awesomeness of God and his creation. From vast landscapes to the littlest bug on a leaf, Richard marvels at the beauty in the details. Richard's bestselling children's books include Fiona the Hippo, Legend of the Candy Cane, Bad Dog, Marley and A Very Marley Christmas.
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What reviewers said
In the second of a series, internet sensation Fiona the Hippo, who was born six weeks prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2017, celebrates Christmas. With the zoo lights shining and a festive feeling in the air, Fiona goes searching for the true meaning of the holiday. She slides down a snowy bank with the penguins, admires the zoo's Christmas tree, and meets reindeer, but still seeks an answer: 'What's Christmas, Mama?' Cowdrey illustrates in a cozy, inviting art style that--while it doesn't offer much verisimilitude relating to Fiona's backstory--will appeal to younger readers invested in…
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