Fiona the Hippo is adorable! The actual Fiona lives at the Cincinnati Zoo and is the inspiration for this book. Enjoy taking a trip through the zoo as Fiona says goodnight to all the different animals and their families. It's simple, yes, but simple is good. It would be easy to do in a storytime without having to do all of the pages! ( )

My granddaughter loves being read to. So we are always on the lookout for a good book that will engage her curiosity with fun verse and colorful illustrations. Fiona, It’s Bedtime does just that. Each page of this soon-to-be bedtime favorite shows members of the zoo family getting ready for bedtime. The cheetahs snuggle in their mother’s fur, the koalas wrap themselves around the trees, and the flamingo’s balance on one foot. I loved how the animals’ uniqueness is expressed. The book is sturdy as well and will hold up against the many times it will be presented for reading time. I can’t wait to share it!

Recommended.

Audience: preschoolers

(Thanks to Zonderkidz for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.) ( )