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A Very Fiona Christmas (A Fiona the Hippo Book) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 1, 2019

by Zondervan (Author), Richard Cowdrey (Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,265 ratings
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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 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 by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo; Bad Dog, Marley)
  • A beautiful holiday-themed cover that shimmers and shines

Check out other inspirational children’s picture books in the Fiona the Hippo series:

  • Fiona Helps a Friend
  • Fiona, It’s Bedtime
  • Fiona the Hippo

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    A Fiona the Hippo Book
  3. Print length
    32 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  6. Dimensions
    10.25 x 0.6 x 10.3 inches
  7. Publisher
    Zonderkidz
  8. Publication date
    October 1, 2019
  9. ISBN-10
    0310767733
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0310767732
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Meet New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey

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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The five Fiona picture books made in partnership with the Cincinnati Zoo: Join Fiona and her lovable animal friends at the zoo as she is introduced to the world in this whimsical and inspiring tale of perseverance and friendship. It’s time to go to bed and Fiona can’t fall asleep until she’s said “goodnight” to all her baby animal friends at the zoo. Help soothe your little Fiona fan to sleep by saying “goodnight” to all of the animals, too! It's Fiona's first Christmas! Amidst the snow, twinkling lights, mistletoe, and stockings, Fiona ends up meeting a new friend at the zoo who helps her discover the true meaning of the holiday: love. Fiona’s friend, Matilda the Kookaburra, is having a hard time. No one has heard her laugh in a while! Join Fiona and her other friends as they embark on a journey to support and encourage Matilda! Join Fiona, everyone’s favorite hippo, and her lovable animal friends as they celebrate her birthday—Fiona style!

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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

About the Author

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.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zonderkidz; Illustrated edition (October 1, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0310767733
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310767732
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.25 x 0.6 x 10.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Absolutely loved this book as I got it for my daughter for Christmas. She's really getting to the point of understanding Christmas now and I think it was good for her to listen to the story and learn with Fiona. Illustrations are fantastic and so very colorful.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love Fiona!
Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
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My Pre-K students love Fiona! The story is engaging, and the illustrations are adorable!
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Brittney Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Cute
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Cute book
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D. S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Joyful!
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
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I bought four copies of this book for Christmas presents for my adult Grandchildren. The joyful, beautiful illustrations and sweet story line draw the reader into the warmth of the story. The book was a hit as a Christmas present!!!
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Herm K
5.0 out of 5 stars Fiona is a star!
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2023
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My 7 year old granddaughter loves these books about Fiona and so do I! She is in second grade and reads very well and reads the books to me!
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Jodi Wiggins
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, heart-warming Christmas with America's hippo!
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020
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I bought two copies for the children in my life to enjoy during Advent this year, and they all liked it. Their parents found it fun to read and were impressed by the beautiful illustrations. One of the children used it as his Book of the Week for school. He was happy to learn that Fiona is based on a real hippo. Doesn't really discuss the theology, but then again, animals wouldn't understand that. They do understand love, treats, and excitement, much like young children, and parents can discuss the theology behind Christmas with kids. Overall a fun, happy, and lovely book for kids.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny
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Happy book for a toddler
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5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable book for our Favorite Fiona
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2019
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Our 7 year old daughter Fiona received this book for Christmas. She was thrilled to receive it b/c when Fiona the Hippo was born several years ago, she received a t-shirt from a family member in Cincinnati. This was a nice addition to her collection! The illustrations on very cute and the moral of the story about what Christmas is really all about was so touching. Destined to become a beloved classic Christmas book in this household!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for any Fionas you know!
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2019
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My 3 year old grand daughter, Fiona, loves this. Children like books with their names in them, obviously, and Fiona is a rather unusual name in the states, so it was fun to find this. Even if your child is not named Fiona, it is a darling story with beautiful illustrations.
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P. Brooks
5.0 out of 5 stars It Lights Up!!
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2021
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The Christmas lights on the front of this book light up! So fun! Nice thick pages for babies to easily turn. The front cover is very thick, so there are not a lot of pages in this book, but these Fiona books are just so adorable! Love them all!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It Lights Up!!
Reviewed in Canada on July 22, 2021
The Christmas lights on the front of this book light up! So fun! Nice thick pages for babies to easily turn. The front cover is very thick, so there are not a lot of pages in this book, but these Fiona books are just so adorable! Love them all!!
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Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Book
Reviewed in Canada on January 7, 2021
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We have been watching Fiona updates on Facebook. So sweet. I thought the book would be a sweet addition to the ongoing story, and I was correct. A sweet little story.
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Amelie Lev
5.0 out of 5 stars It lights up! I did not even notice!
Reviewed in Canada on December 13, 2021
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Super cute story and book!
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sBurnison
5.0 out of 5 stars Adorable
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2020
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We are still reading this book every night in February. My son LOVES Fiona and is very excited to read her other books.
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