My Best Friend Fiona

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden has a sassy, happy baby hippo now. But it wasn't always that way. Little Fiona was born six weeks too early, and there were times that all the people who love her weren't sure she could survive. But with round-the-clock care at the zoo and help from others in the community, little Fiona not only survived -- she thrived. Narrated by Fiona's best friend, Trixie the Tilapia, this book tells the story of the little hippo who never gave up and how she became the superstar she is today.

Fiona, the famous hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, was not expected to live, born prematurely at only 29 pounds. But her inspiring story of spunk and determination captured hearts around the world. Cheer on smart, sassy, and fearless Fiona as she defeats the odds and becomes a happy, healthy hippopotamus. Fiona the Hippo teaches children: Anything is possible with positivity and perseverance Never give up, no matter what the odds Love and support from others are powerful In this whimsical and inspiring tale, children will: Laugh as they read about Fiona letting out a snort, wiggling her ears, and saying, "I’ve got this." Be delighted to meet Fiona’s lovable animal friends at the zoo Fiona the Hippo, by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Bad Dog, Marley), is a heroine for children and adults everywhere, and she will steal hearts and give readers the courage to face whatever challenges they might have in their own lives. Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona, It’s Bedtime A Very Fiona Christmas

A TIME, NPR, VOGUE, OPRAH DAILY, AND VULTURE BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR (SO FAR) One of TIME’s 100 Must-Read Books of 2022 “Ho's debut work is the perfect modern example of great American fiction. . . . You will love it.” —Jake Tapper “Intimate, cinematic. . . . The world Ho creates between the two women feels like one friend reading the other’s story, wishing she were there.” —The New York Times Book Review “[Fiona and Jane] is about an incredible lifelong friendship between two Asian American women growing up in Southern California—absolutely adored that book.” —Ailsa Chang, NPR’s “All Things Considered” “Intricately rendered. . . . Fiona and Jane celebrates a woman’s ability to be late, to show up in their own lives when and where they want to, to change their minds, to be lonely and to be in love, and to be respected regardless.” —The Washington Post A witty, warm, and irreverent book that traces the lives of two young Taiwanese American women as they navigate friendship, sexuality, identity, and heartbreak over two decades. Best friends since second grade, Fiona Lin and Jane Shen explore the lonely freeways and seedy bars of Los Angeles together through their teenage years, surviving unfulfilling romantic encounters, and carrying with them the scars of their families' tumultuous pasts. Fiona was always destined to leave, her effortless beauty burnished by fierce ambition—qualities that Jane admired and feared in equal measure. When Fiona moves to New York and cares for a sick friend through a breakup with an opportunistic boyfriend, Jane remains in California and grieves her estranged father's sudden death, in the process alienating an overzealous girlfriend. Strained by distance and unintended betrayals, the women float in and out of each other's lives, their friendship both a beacon of home and a reminder of all they've lost. In stories told in alternating voices, Jean Chen Ho's debut collection peels back the layers of female friendship—the intensity, resentment, and boundless love—to probe the beating hearts of young women coming to terms with themselves, and each other, in light of the insecurities and shame that holds them back. Spanning countries and selves, Fiona and Jane is an intimate portrait of a friendship, a deep dive into the universal perplexities of being young and alive, and a bracingly honest account of two Asian women who dare to stake a claim on joy in a changing, contemporary America. NAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2022 BY VOGUE * USA TODAY * TIME * OPRAH DAILY * PARADE * THE WASHINGTON POST * BUZZFEED * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING * MARIE CLAIRE * FORTUNE * GLAMOUR * W MAGAZINE * NYLON * BUSTLE * POPSUGAR * ELECTRIC LITERATURE * THE RUMPUS * DEBUTIFUL * AND MORE!

Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, in this cuddly read-aloud picture book as she says good night to all her animal friends before snuggling up with her mama—encouraging your own child to drift off to sleep with their own bedtime routine. A follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo, Fiona, It’s Bedtime showcases the fearless hippo that’s as much of a star at the zoo (in the real world) as she is online! This beautifully-illustrated e-book is the perfect bedtime story to read aloud to children ages 4 to 8. Fiona, It’s Bedtime: Features art by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo, Bad Dog, Marley) Takes kids on a nighttime adventure to see how the zoo animals sleep at night Presents fun, rhyming text that will engage children while soothing them for their own bedtime ritual Fiona, It’s Bedtime is the perfect gift for Fiona enthusiasts, birthdays, and holiday gift giving. Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona the Hippo and A Very Fiona Christmas.

Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and her lovable animal friends as they try to help Matilda find her missing laugh. This fun and whimsical follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo is the perfect read-aloud for fans of Fiona (and hippos) everywhere! Fiona cannot figure out why the zoo seems so quiet as she wanders around, saying hello to all her friends. When she realizes she hasn’t heard Matilda the Kookaburra’s laughter in a while, Fiona and the other animals set out to find the missing laugh—and run right into a wonderful box of lost and found items. Their search turns into a dress-up party filled with laughter—and a great idea on how to get Matilda’s laugh back! Fiona Helps a Friend teaches children: About friendship, helping others, and the power of laughter Love and support from others can make a big difference This adorable picture book is great for readers ages 4-8 and includes: Art by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo, Bad Dog, Marley) A unique cover that shimmers and shines with foil and gloss on the cover Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona the Hippo, Fiona, It’s Bedtime, and A Very Fiona Christmas.

When Ethan Parker's investigation leads him to Delilah Brooks, he hopes he's finally found his best friend's long-lost daughter. What he wasn't expecting was to want her for himself-with an intensity that drives him to get her pregnant before her father finds out about the two of them.Delilah falls hard and fast for Ethan. But she isn't sure what to think when he confesses his connection to the father she's never met. Or how her father is going to react when he learns she's having his best friend's baby.

This Christmas, Santa's wearing a Stetson in this "sweet and funny" USA Today bestselling romance filled with holiday cheer and "a captivating cast of characters" (Publishers Weekly). Tis the night before Christmas and all through the house is the presence of one wickedly hot cowboy who's come to stay for the holiday. Fiona Logan is downright shocked to return to her childhood home and find that the tall blond stranger who came to her rescue on an icy road will be sleeping just across the hall from her bedroom. Talk about temptation . . . Jud Dawson never believed the Lucky Penny Ranch would live up to its name until now. Fiona is gorgeous, smart, funny, and everything he thought he'd never find. Now all he has to do is convince her to stick around town instead of hightailing it back to Houston. But with wild weather, nosy neighbors, and a new baby in the family, getting her to admit that she's falling in love might just take a Christmas miracle.

After his ex-wife destroyed his career as an up and coming fighter, Austin settled down in small town Montana to help out his best friend. He is slowly pulling his life out of the gutter she left him in and trying to move forward when she suddenly reappears in his path. Making demands and upending everything he has worked for. In a moment of madness he introduces Lily as his fiance hoping it will send his ex running. Little does he know she has sinister plans for him. Lily is tired of guys thinking they can take what they want without permission. She is a blonde but not an airheaded bimbo like guys seem to think when they see her. Working for her best friend is the best decision she has ever made. Not only does she get to do what she loves, create art. She also gets to work with other strong women. When her martial arts teacher, the man she has been secretly drooling over for months, needs help she isn’t about to say no. **This is Book 2 in the Poison Pen Series, while there are Characters and references to events that happens in Book 1, Baratta's Darkness, this can still be read as a stand alone.** This book is for mature audiences.