Meet Fiona the Hippo: Level 1

by Zondervan, Richard Cowdrey (Illustrator), Donald Wu (Illustrator)

Overview

Meet Fiona, the adorable hippo who became a worldwide internet sensation. Learn how Fiona came to live at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780310770947
Publisher:	Zonderkidz
Publication date:	02/09/2021
Series:	I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	127,874
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

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.

Donald Wu was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Oakland, California. His passion for drawing and comic books led him to attend California College of the Arts where he studied illustration. He has been working full time in the field of children’s illustration for over 15 yrs. First in traditional mediums he now does all of his art digitally. Donald’s professional credits include Dogerella and A Dog’s Life among others.

When Donald is not spending the majority of his day in his home-studio surrounded by toys and books, he can be found out on the bay paddling with his dragon boat team, Donald currently lives in the SF bay area with his wife Leanne, son Nolan, daughter Violet and dog Honey.