Adventures with Fiona: 8 Books in 1 (I Can Read! / A Fiona the Hippo Book)
A Fiona the Hippo I Can Read! Collection Series
What’s inside...
This treasury collects eight Level-1 I Can Read stories starring Fiona, the world-famous hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo. Each self-contained adventure follows Fiona as she helps friends, celebrates special days, and explores new experiences around the zoo. The gentle plots, upbeat tone, and rich watercolor illustrations make the collection ideal for emerging readers who are ready for longer sittings. Along the way, children encounter lessons on kindness, perseverance, and problem-solving in a realistic animal setting that mirrors everyday childhood situations.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
248 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Fiona The Hippo
Rico the Porcupine
Bibi the Hippo
Discussion points
How does Fiona show kindness in each story?
Which animal friend would you like to meet and why?
What did Fiona do when she felt nervous about school?
How can you turn a rainy day into an adventure at home?
Tip: Role play these questions
Pause at illustrations to ask children to predict the next event.
Relate Fiona’s feelings to a recent experience your child had.
Create your own Fiona adventure together after reading.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Helping others makes everyone stronger.
Explanation: Fiona leads rescue efforts for her zebra friend.
Real-World Application: Children can assist classmates or siblings when they need help.
Example Lesson: Be brave when trying new things.
Explanation: Fiona overcomes first-day jitters at zoo school.
Real-World Application: Kids can recall Fiona’s courage when entering a new classroom.
Example Lesson: Small acts of kindness matter.
Explanation: Fiona hands out valentines to every animal.
Real-World Application: Encourage children to create thank-you notes for family or friends.
Example Lesson: Take care of yourself when sick.
Explanation: Fiona rests and hydrates to beat her sniffles.
Real-World Application: Reinforces listening to caregivers and following health routines.