Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt by Zondervan and Richard Cowdrey | Juvenile Fiction Review

Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt

Zondervan

illustrataed by Richard Cowdrey

Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the beloved internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she plans an Easter egg hunt for her animal friends at the zoo! Fiona and the Easter Egg Hunt is another addition to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo series.

Spring has sprung, and new adorable babies are being born all over the zoo! Fiona and her friend Rico the porcupine decide to have an Easter egg hunt for the animals. But when one of Mrs. Swan’s eggs gets accidentally mixed in with the Easter eggs in Fiona’s basket, will Fiona and her friends find the egg before it hatches?

My Thoughts

These Fiona books are such a hit at our house. Of course the illustrations by Richard Cowdrey are a visual treat. But I have to say that the storylines are also rather engaging. They are clever and at the same time help children to understand life lessons.

This time around we are celebrating Spring and the Easter season with Fiona and her friends. She and her dear friend Rico decide to put on an Easter Egg Hunt. It's so much fun for all the little creatures at the Cincinnati Zoo. But then tragedy strikes. Mrs. Swan is missing an egg and it's ready to hatch! Fiona and her friends band together to help find it.

This is an adorable story about friendship and helping others. I think you and your littles will enjoy reading this one over and over. It goes without saying that this would be the perfect addition to this year's Easter baskets.

Check out the other picture books in the Fiona the Hippo series:

Fiona, Love at the Zoo
You’ve Got This, Fiona
Fiona Helps a Friend
Fiona, It’s Bedtime
Fiona the Hippo
A Very Fiona Christmas
Happy Birthday, Fiona

Fiona Goes to School

Fiona's Train Ride

Disclosure

I received a copy of this book from the publisher to facilitate my review.

 

 

Fiona Goes to School by Richard Cowdrey | Juvenile Fiction Review

Fiona Goes to School

Richard Cowdrey with Donald Wu

I Can Read! - Level 1

Juvenile Fiction

Join Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, as she and her friends start a zoo school to learn more about their fellow animals.

Fiona and a few of her animal friends attend zoo school for the very first time and find out just how fun it is to learn new things in the classroom. Young readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I Can Read about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.

My Thoughts

Field trips to the zoo are almost a rite of passage for school kids. Fiona the hippo and her friends have been seeing these children and have decided that they want to go to school as well. So after the zoo closes for the day Mr. Elephant gathers the zoo animals for Zoo school.

Each of the students has an opinion on what should be taught and chaos ensues. In swoops wise Mr. Owl to restore order. The students quickly learn that to be a good student you must learn to listen, raise your hand (or paw), and be patient while waiting your turn.

This is another delightful addition to the line of Fiona books from Zonderkidz. This particular edition is a level one I Can Read! book that has short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts that engage your emerging reader. 

I can't recommend this beginning reading book enough. We have loved all of the I Can Read! books from Zonderkidz. They have given the grandkids such a sense of accomplishment as they practice their new reading skills.

Disclosure

I received a copy of this book to facilitate my review.
 

 

Fiona's Train Ride by Richard Cowdrey | Juvenile Fiction Review

Fiona's Train Ride

Richard Cowdrey with Donald Wu

I Can Read - Level 1

Juvenile Fiction

Join Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, as she and her friends take a train ride at the zoo!

Fiona wants to visit the new baby red panda, but it is so far! What better way to get around the zoo than the fun and fast zoo train. Young readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I Can Read about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.

My Thoughts

We've become big fans of Fiona at our house. Through the stories by Richard Cowdrey we've watched her grow and flourish. Now there's a new baby red panda at the Cincinnati zoo and Fiona is bound and determined to see that baby! It's a long way across the zoo from Fiona's house to the new baby's house so Fiona and her friends decide to take the train. Who's going to drive it? Fiona of course!

You and your new little reader are invited to come along for the ride. This is a Level 1 I Can Read! book which means it is made up of short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts to help your children read on their own. 

It is a sweet book with lovely artwork. It will plant a wonderful smile on your little reader's face when they are able to advance from reading it with you to reading it to you. This is another wonderful addition to this series of books.
 

 

A Very Fiona Christmas by Richard Cowdrey | Children's Book Review

A Very Fiona Christmas

Richard Cowdrey

Juvenile Fiction / Christmas

Join everyone’s favorite hippo, Fiona, 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?” This fun and whimsical book is the perfect read-aloud for fans of Fiona (and hippos) everywhere!

A follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo picture book comes A Very Fiona Christmas!

It’s Fiona the hippo’s very first Christmas, and the zoo is sparkling with holiday spirit. When the adorable little hippo asks her friends, “What’s Christmas?” they set out to show her all the wonders and excitement of the season. With each new experience Fiona lets out a snort, wiggles her ears, and asks, “Is THIS 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. Snuggle up with your little ones and join Fiona and her adorable animal friends for a heartwarming holiday romp through the zoo.

My Thoughts