Meet Fiona, the adorable hippo who became a worldwide internet sensation. Learn how Fiona came to live at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and what this fun, fearless hippo hero loves to do! Created by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey ( Fiona the Hippo , Bad Dog, Marley ), beginning readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona in this Level One I Can Read book. Fiona the hippo was born six weeks before her due date. The whole world watched as this tiny baby hippo learned to eat, walk, and swim. Her courage and spunk helped her become a happy, healthy hippopotamus. Meet Fiona the Hippo is: An easy-to-read inspirational story of courage and perseverance A Level One I Can Read story geared for children learning to sound out words and sentences\ Great for kids that love learning about animals