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 perseverance A Level One I Can Read story geared for children learning to sound out words and sentences\ Great for kids that love learning about animals

Fiona, the famous hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, was not expected to live, born prematurely at only 29 pounds. But her inspiring story of spunk and determination captured hearts around the world. Cheer on smart, sassy, and fearless Fiona as she defeats the odds and becomes a happy, healthy hippopotamus. Fiona the Hippo teaches children: Anything is possible with positivity and perseverance Never give up, no matter what the odds Love and support from others are powerful In this whimsical and inspiring tale, children will: Laugh as they read about Fiona letting out a snort, wiggling her ears, and saying, "I’ve got this." Be delighted to meet Fiona’s lovable animal friends at the zoo Fiona the Hippo, by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Bad Dog, Marley), is a heroine for children and adults everywhere, and she will steal hearts and give readers the courage to face whatever challenges they might have in their own lives. Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona, It’s Bedtime A Very Fiona Christmas

Journey to the plains and rivers of Africa in search of a hidden hippo. Lots of different African animals are introduced throughout this rhyming, hide-and-seek adventure. Hardcover edition includes endnotes with information about conservation, endangered wildlife and facts about each of the animals featured in the book.

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 laughter Love and support from others can make a big difference This 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 cover Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona the Hippo, Fiona, It’s Bedtime, and A Very Fiona Christmas.

Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, in this cuddly read-aloud picture book as she says good night to all her animal friends before snuggling up with her mama—encouraging your own child to drift off to sleep with their own bedtime routine. A follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo, Fiona, It’s Bedtime showcases the fearless hippo that’s as much of a star at the zoo (in the real world) as she is online! This beautifully-illustrated e-book is the perfect bedtime story to read aloud to children ages 4 to 8. Fiona, It’s Bedtime: Features art by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo, Bad Dog, Marley) Takes kids on a nighttime adventure to see how the zoo animals sleep at night Presents fun, rhyming text that will engage children while soothing them for their own bedtime ritual Fiona, It’s Bedtime is the perfect gift for Fiona enthusiasts, birthdays, and holiday gift giving. Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona the Hippo and A Very Fiona Christmas.

The Better Together series presents an introductory look at some of nature's most exciting cooperative pairs. Egrets and Hippos explores the close mutualistic relationship between the two animals. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

The amazing, true story of Fiona, a baby hippo born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo, the team of scientists and caregivers who nursed her to health, and the vast community in Cincinnati and beyond who rallied around her. Includes full-color behind-the-scenes photographs throughout. On a cold January day in 2017, nearly two months before due date, Nile hippopotamus Bibi gave her keepers at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden a big (little) surprise—a tiny newborn hippo, no bigger than a football. The first premature hippo born and raised in captivity, baby Fiona was an underdog from the start: she couldn't nurse, she couldn't stay hydrated, and she wasn't thriving. But the staff at the zoo knew they could save her. It would take creative thinking and teamwork. They would have to study the makeup of hippo milk for the first time ever and reach out to medical colleagues, including a team at the local Children's Hospital with superior vein-finding skills, to ensure that Fiona would begin to gain weight and become healthy. When Fiona began to thrive, her star began to rise, and soon she became an internet sensation, her picture and videos garnering thousands and thousands of likes and fans on Instagram and Facebook. Now a Fiona appearance at the Zoo mimics a Beatles concert. What made this little, now big, hippo such a big hit with people all over the world? And what's in store for her and her family in the future?