Fiona Goes To School (level 1)

Illustrated by Cowdrey Richard; Illustrated by Wu Donald
Short description/annotation:
In this Level 1 I Can Read book about Fiona the hippo, emergent readers follow Fiona and her zoo friends as they go to school for the first time. Fiona and her friends learn about other animals as well as an important lesson from Mr. Barn Owl.
Description:

Join Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, 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. 

Fiona Goes to School?is: 

• An endearing animal book that’s a perfect gift from parents and grandparents?  
• A sweet story about the importance of learning and being good listeners 
• A?Level One I Can Read story geared for children learning to read 
• Perfect for back-to-school reading, summer reading, birthday gifts, and holiday?gift-giving 
• Created?by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey of Fiona the Hippo; A?Very Fiona Christmas; Fiona, It’s Bedtime; Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad?Dog, Marley; and A Very Marley Christmas fame  

Fiona Goes to School?is one title in an I Can Read series that focuses on Fiona the hippo. Other titles include:?Meet Fiona, Fiona Saves the Day, Fantastic Fiona, Fiona and the Rainy Day,?and?Fiona’s Train Ride. 

Biographical note:
Richard Cowdrey''s favorite things to draw and paint are the things that reflect the awesomeness of God and his creation. From vast landscapes to the littlest bug on a leaf, Richard marvels at the beauty in the details. Richard''s bestselling children''s books include Fiona the Hippo, Legend of the Candy Cane, Bad Dog, Marley and A Very Marley Christmas.   Donald Wu was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Oakland, California. His passion for drawing and comic books led him to attend California College of the Arts, where he studied illustration. He has been working full time in the field of children’s illustration for over 15 years. When Donald is not in his home studio, surrounded by toys and books, he can be found on the bay, paddling with his dragon-boat team. Donald currently lives in the San Francisco Bay area with his wife, Leanne; son, Nolan; daughter, Violet; and dog, Honey.