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Fiona the Hippo Book Review and a Giveaway

August 6, 2018

Fiona the Hippo Book Review and a Giveaway

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I’m giving away a copy of #FionatheHippo thanks to my partner @Zonderkidz!

Tomorrow, August 7th is the big day that Fiona the Hippo book is available to everyone! I was excited to get an advanced copy to review with my kids recently. We have been following along with Fiona and her story. Are you familiar?

On January 24, 2017, Fiona the Hippo was born at the Cincinnati Zoo. Born prematurely, at only 29 pounds which is very small for a Nile hippo, Fiona was not expected to live.

She was too weak to stand and nurse from her mother. Fiona received around-the-clock attention from the zoo’s animal care staff and even from nurses at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

The whole world watched as Fiona learned to eat, walk, and swim. Her challenges were big, but her spunk and determination helped her thrive and become a happy, healthy hippopotamus. With every challenge she faced, Fiona let out a snort, wiggled her ears, and said “I’ve got this.” And she did! Since her birth, millions of people from around the world have been pulling for Fiona to keep fighting.

Fiona grew stronger and so did her social media following so much so that she now has her own show on Facebook! Fiona fans have traveled from as far away as Australia, Germany, Brazil and Japan just to catch a glimpse of this fearless and feisty hippo.

Now she is the star of her own picture book! In this delightful story, inspired by the real adventure of this heroic hippo, 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.

Let Fiona’s story inspire you and your children to face whatever challenges you may have in your own life!

Richard Cowdrey’s favorite things to draw and paint are the common things seen everywhere in nature. He especially enjoys capturing the expressions, eyes, and gestures of both humans and animals. Drawing and painting Fiona was challenging as the hippopotamus is a very unique yet beautiful creature! Richard’s bestselling children’s books include Legend of the Candy Cane, Bad Dog, Marley, and A Very Marley Christmas.

Winner receives: a copy of Fiona the Hippo, plus a #TeamFiona plush and sippy cup.

Giveaway open to US addresses only. Prizing and samples provided by Zonderkidz.

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About Candice

Candice is a mom of three under 5. Originally from the smallest state of Rhode Island, now living in Connecticut. From working gal to stay-at-home mom, she is walking the path of the Modern Mom.

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Comments

  1. Angelica Dimeo says

    August 6, 2018 at 8:44 pm

    No i have not

    Reply
  2. Patty wright says

    August 7, 2018 at 1:48 am

    No I haven’t heard of the book. My 4 yr old grandaughter would love it

    Reply
  3. Ken Ohl says

    August 7, 2018 at 6:17 am

    No but I think my little niece would love this

    Reply
  4. Ken Ohl says

    August 7, 2018 at 6:17 am

    No but I think my little niece would love this book

    Reply
  5. Janet W. says

    August 7, 2018 at 8:11 am

    I see posts on social media about Fiona the hippo. She’s adorable!

    Reply
  6. Richard Brandt says

    August 7, 2018 at 8:34 pm

    No but there ‘s a first time for everything.

    Reply
  7. Ken C says

    August 8, 2018 at 11:24 pm

    I heard about her from a post on facebook. I love to follow these types of stories.

    Reply
  8. Kelly D says

    August 9, 2018 at 8:55 am

    I heard of Fiona, but I haven’t been following her story. I will have to look for updates.

    Reply
  9. Marilyn Nawara says

    August 9, 2018 at 1:15 pm

    I did hear about Fiona on the news, but I haven’t been following her.

    Reply
  10. Jeremy McLaughlin says

    August 9, 2018 at 10:10 pm

    No we have not been.

    Reply
  11. Meg S says

    August 10, 2018 at 7:49 am

    I”ve been following Fiona since day one! She’s the best – my family went to the zoo a few weeks ago to see her and she’s just as cute in person!

    Reply
    • Candice says

      August 11, 2018 at 11:55 am

      How cool that you got to see her in person!

      Reply
  12. Susan Smith says

    August 10, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    I heard of Fiona, but I haven’t been following her story. Baby hippos are so cute.

    Reply
  13. Ellie Wright says

    August 11, 2018 at 6:31 pm

    No, this is my first time hearing of her.

    Reply
  14. Kelly Grant says

    August 13, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    No I have not

    Reply

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