Join Fiona the hippo, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, as she and her friends find a soccer ball and decide to play a game. But what happens when the ball gets stuck up a tree and lost in a pond?

Young readers will enjoy learning more about Fiona and her friends in this Level One I Can Read book about the little hippo that has captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality.

Fiona Plays Soccer is:

• An endearing animal book that’s a perfect gift from parents and grandparents
• A sweet story about teamwork and playing together
• A Level One I Can Read story geared for children just learning to read
• 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 Plays Soccer is one title in the I Can Read brand that focuses on Fiona the hippo. Other titles include:

• Meet Fiona
• Fiona Saves the Day
• Fantastic Fiona
• Fiona and the Rainy Day
• Fiona’s Train Ride
• Fiona Goes to School
• Fiona Gets the Sniffles