I have read a couple of books on Fiona now and they never disappoint!

I loved the story in this book, it will be great to read at Christmas, and it has the most wonderful illustrations.
I loved the illustrations in this book, they bring Fiona and her friends at the Zoo to life.

The book was well written and easy to follow - it is a must for any young animal lovers.

It is 5 stars from me for this one - very highly recommended and a great way to show the true meaning of Christmas.

I thought the graphics were very cute! The story seemed too short coming in at five pages. I would have liked to see Fiona more.

This latest installment of the Fiona books continues the very cute illustrations and lovable main character, but this advance copy felt like it was incomplete. Page spreads broke right in the middle where it felt like it should have continued across the page, and the story just didn't feel finished.

Adorable story following the infamous Fiona the Hippo. The writing is very sweet, no rhymes with simple but enriching language. The art is beautiful, I absolutely love a pretty children's book. Will be recommending for purchase at our library. Sweet story, sweet characters, sweet message.

This was so.cute! My daughter loved hearing about fiona. Made for kids younger than mine but she loved it none the less. We also love anything Christmas!

Fiona finding joy t her first Xmas. Great illustrations that follow her as she finds the joy of Christmas with her friends.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

"What is Christmas?" Fiona the hippo is trying to answer this very question during her very first Christmas festivities. As she plays and experiences the Christmas season, she not only learns what Christmas is, but makes a new friend as well.
This story is very heartwarming and shows just what Christmas and the Christmas spirit is. My little girls loved hearing about Fiona and learning what Christmas is, beyond the lights and presents.

✨Book Review✨
🎄A Very Fiona Christmas🎄

Synopsis:
Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and all her loveable animal friends for a heartwarming Christmas adventure in this cuddly, read-aloud board book! The zoo animal gang go in search of the answer to the question, “What is Christmas?”
🦛Fiona is the real, live internet-sensation hippopotamus who was born 6 weeks premature at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens. She is the smallest hippopotamus to ever survive. Fiona is now 7 years old, and you can go visit her at the Cincinnati Zoo! @cincinnatizoo

My thoughts:
🤔 In this installment of the Fiona series, Fiona heads out to figure out, “What is Christmas?” I think this one captures the wonder of the season for the youngest of readers.
🤔 I appreciate how this book highlights the importance of friendship and celebrates having a generous spirit.
🤔 This one would be an ideal Christmas gift for children ages 0-4. Board books are perfect for this age group!

Who is going to love it? Children who love….
❤ Hippos 🦛
❤️ Christmas 🎄
❤️ Board Books Based on Real Animals 🦛

📢This one releases September 17, 2024! You can preorder now!

🥰Thank you to @ZonderKidz and @NetGalley for this gifted eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Fiona searches for the meaning of Christmas in A Very Fiona Christmas. Beautiful illustrations bring vibrancy to the reader with sleds, trees, ornaments, snow, stockings, lights and reindeer. Readers will delight in Fiona's giving heart when she meets a new friend at the zoo. Charming

Thanks to Zonderkidz, Richard Cowdrey and NetGalley for this ARC.

Fiona books are some of my kids favorite! We love reading all the holiday stories and my child likes revisiting them which is a huge win.

My son just LOVES Fiona! We enjoyed this cute Christmas story. Fiona learns that a big part of Christmas is being giving and showing love. The illustrations are just beautiful. I’m sure we will be purchasing a copy!

I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher and NetGalley. I was not asked to leave a positive review. My opinions are my own.

A festive addition to any library board book collection, but an especially welcome addition for fans of Fiona! A constant favorite with young patrons and their care givers, the adventures of Fiona the Hippo have now expanded to include the winter holiday season. Although the focus is on Christmas, with shimmering lights, Santa's sled, and treat filled stockings, children who do not celebrate that holiday will still be able to engage with the delightful art and appreciate that the fun of the winter season comes from spending time with friends and sharing new experiences with others. Sure to be a favorite year round, this little book will fly off the shelf. Thank you to NetGalley for access to this fantastic little arc.

A Very Fiona Christmas follows Fiona as she experiences Christmas at the zoo. The illustrations are colorful and magical. The story is short but sweet. This is such a good addition to your Christmas book collection.

I received an ARC from Zonderkidz via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Super sweet short Christmas story that all little ones who love animal will enjoy. This story helps kids understand how new friendships are made as little Fiona meets new animals at the zoo. I loved the illustrations and the lovely little story that will put you and your child in the Christmas spirit.

The ear wiggles!!!! I can’t take how cute this was! Once again the illustrations are so detailed and immersive to the story. Another Fiona favorite to add to my collection upon release. Thanks NetGalley and Zonderkidz.

We love Fiona in our house! This Fiona story is no different. The way that Fiona learns the meaning of Christmas is such a sweet moment with her friends!

Another cute story of Fiona the Hippo at the zoo. Fiona hears that it's Christmas time and the other animals help her learn what that means. She also meets another new animal at the zoo, Chloe the Koala. I think some of the pages may have been missing here, but the story was cute and the illustrations are gorgeous!

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Fiona learns what Christmas is all about from her friends at the zoo.

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I like that Fiona learns about giving after her friends teach her about several Christmas activities. She knows what to do when she meets a new friend and does something kind to cheer her up. I think this is a great message to give children.

I think the illustrations are adorable, especially the expressions on Fiona’s face!

💕Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing this ebook for me to read and review.

I was initially drawn into this book based on the art on the front cover and by the story of Fiona. My class followed the story of Fiona and we love her. Knowing that there is a connection to her made this book even better! The art for this book is amazing! I really enjoyed the story itself and the journey they go on throughout the book to understand Christmas. This could be an interesting and engaging lesson with my students to do in December to connect our understanding of what the holiday means to us and to those around us. Clearly, the lesson could center around the differences and the similarities between our experiences and expectations. Beautiful story and beautiful art!

Another sweet story, this one about Fiona learning and understanding the true meaning of Christmas. I read this with my 5 year old and she loved it, the illustrations were as always beautiful. This is a sweet holiday story for the whole family to enjoy, I would definitely recommend.