Fiona Helps a Friend
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Fiona Helps a Friend

Written by Zondervan · Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey

Part of the Fiona the Hippo series

A hippo and friends search for a missing laugh at the zoo.

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32 pages· 676 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~480L
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Fiona the hippo notices the zoo is unusually quiet without Matilda the Kookaburra's laughter. Determined to bring joy back, Fiona and her animal friends embark on a whimsical quest to find the missing laugh. Their adventure leads them to a box of lost and found items, sparking a delightful dress-up party. Can they discover the secret to restoring Matilda's laughter? Join Fiona in this heartwarming tale of friendship and the power of laughter, perfect for young readers eager to explore the magic of helping others.

From the publisher

Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and her lovable animal friends as they try to help Matilda find her missing laugh. This fun and whimsical follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo is the perfect read-aloud for fans of Fiona (and hippos) everywhere!Fiona cannot figure out why the zoo seems so quiet as she wanders around, saying hello to all her friends. When she realizes she hasn’t heard Matilda the Kookaburra’s laughter in a while, Fiona and the other animals set out to find the missing laugh–and run right into a wonderful box of lost and found items. Their search turns into a dress-up party filled with laughter–and a great idea on how to get Matilda’s laugh back!Fiona Helps a Friend teaches children: About friendship, helping others, and the power of laughterLove and support from others can make a big differenceThis 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 unique cover that shimmers and shines with foil and gloss on the coverCheck out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona the Hippo, Fiona, It’s Bedtime, and A Very Fiona Christmas.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
676
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~480L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about animalsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about fallBooks about the zoo
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
555522
Publication
Published
May 18, 2021
Publisher
Zonderkidz
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780310770831

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