Meet Fiona the Hippo

Written by Zondervan · Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey and Donald Wu

Part of the Fiona the Hippo series

A baby hippo named Fiona grows and develops with the help of her caregivers at the Cincinnati Zoo.

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32 pages· 466 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~380L

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Bookroo's summary

Fiona, a hippo born six weeks early, captures hearts worldwide as she learns to eat, walk, and swim at the Cincinnati Zoo. Her journey from a fragile newborn to a thriving hippo is a testament to courage and perseverance. This delightful tale invites young readers to discover how Fiona's fearless spirit turned her into an internet sensation. Will her spunk and determination help her overcome the odds and become a healthy, happy hippopotamus? Dive into this inspiring story of resilience and adventure, perfect for children eager to learn about animals and the power of perseverance.

From the publisher

Meet Fiona, the adorable hippo who became a worldwide internet sensation. Learn how Fiona came to live at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and what this fun, fearless hippo hero loves to do!Created by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo, Bad Dog, Marley), beginning readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona in this Level One I Can Read book. Fiona the hippo was born six weeks before her due date. The whole world watched as this tiny baby hippo learned to eat, walk, and swim. Her courage and spunk helped her become a happy, healthy hippopotamus.Meet Fiona the Hippo is: An easy-to-read inspirational story of courage and perseveranceA Level One I Can Read story geared for children learning to sound out words and sentences\Great for kids that love learning about animals

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