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Book SynopsisIn this follow-up to the blockbuster hit Fiona the Hippo, based on the internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, join Fiona and her loveable animal friends for a heartwarming holiday romp through the zoo in this fun and whimsical new board book---the perfect Christmas read-aloud for fans of Fiona (and hippos!) everywhere.
Trade ReviewIn the second of a series, internet sensation Fiona the Hippo, who was born six weeks prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2017, celebrates Christmas. With the zoo lights shining and a festive feeling in the air, Fiona goes searching for the true meaning of the holiday. She slides down a snowy bank with the penguins, admires the zoo's Christmas tree, and meets reindeer, but still seeks an answer: 'What's Christmas, Mama?' Cowdrey illustrates in a cozy, inviting art style that--while it doesn't offer much verisimilitude relating to Fiona's backstory--will appeal to younger readers invested in the characters. A predictable narrative arc (Fiona discovers that the true meaning of Christmas is giving to others) is nevertheless sweetly uplifting. * Publishers Weekly *
