A Very Fiona Christmas

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Join your favorite hippo, Fionathe adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardenand all her loveable animal friends for their first heartwarming Christmas adventure through the zoo to find the answer to the question, Whats Christmas

Amidst the snow, twinkling lights, mistletoe, and stockings, Fiona meets a new friend at the zooChloe Koalawho 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 Christmasteaches children about:

• The true meaning of the holidays by sharing the wonder and excitement of the season
• Friendship and thoughtfulness
• The impact of generosity and giving over receiving

This adorable picture book is great for readers ages 4-8, and includes:

• Art byNew York Timesbestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo;Bad Dog, Marley)
• A beautiful holiday-themed cover that shimmers and shines

Check out other inspirational childrens picture books in the Fiona the Hippo series:

• Fiona Helps a Friend
• Fiona, Its Bedtime
• Fiona the Hippo

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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 the characters. A predictable narrative arc (Fiona discovers that the true meaning of Christmas is giving to others) is nevertheless sweetly uplifting. * Publishers Weekly *

Author Bio

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.