This was a really cute book! The illustrations were great and who doesn't love Fiona! This is definitely a book that I will be purchasing for the family because we love Fiona!

A Very Fiona Christmas is a sweet board book for the little ones in your life. It's about a hippo named Fiona and her discovering the meaning of Christmas. It teaches children the magic of friendship and kindness. Super cute holiday book for ages 0 to 4.

Thank you NetGalley and Zonderkids for the arc!!

Thank you to NetGalley for this e-copy of A Very Fiona Christmas by Richard Cowdrey in exchange for a honest review..This is a very cute story of a hippo named Fiona who is searching for Christmas at the zoo. She comes to learn the true meaning of Christmas through sharing with her friends.Perfect story for preschoolers who sometimes struggle with this concept.

A Very Fiona Christmas is a charming children's book featuring Fiona the Hippo. With vibrant illustrations and a heartwarming story, it's perfect for holiday reading. The book teaches children about friendship, kindness, and the joy of giving.

My son's review:
It was good! Fiona was so funny with her scart but also nice!

My review:
I loved the illustrations! The Book was cute and I loved how Fiona did stuff with the other animals at the zoo. It is a cute read to show kids to spread kindness and love, especially during the holiday seasons.

I received this book from NetGalley and Zonderkidz to read/review. All of the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading this book.

My 3 year old has asked to read this 6 times since I received the ARC. She absolutely adores Fiona and asked to buy the book for Christmas.

“A Very Fiona Christmas” is a sweet little board book that will share the heart of Christmas with little ones. The illustrations are cute and will draw little eyes into the story. The words are easily understood. The Koala that Fiona meets is precious, and can even be spotted earlier in the story. This would be a fun addition to a little one’s library.

I requested a copy of this book for review. The thoughts expressed here are my own.

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.