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"Join one little hippo and his animal friends inside this counting book. Children will enjoy reading the simple questions, then counting how many friends are on each page"--Page 4 of cover.
The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130-year-old giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world.The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him. Then, to everyone's amazement, the orphan hippo and the elderly tortoise adopted each other. Now they are inseparable, swimming, eating, and playing together. Adorable photos e-mailed from friend to friend quickly made them worldwide celebrities. Here is a joyous reminder that in times of trouble, friendship is stronger than the differences that too often pull us apart.
Join your favorite hippo, Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, and her lovable animal friends as they try to help Matilda find her missing laugh. This fun and whimsical follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Fiona the Hippo is the perfect read-aloud for fans of Fiona (and hippos) everywhere! Fiona cannot figure out why the zoo seems so quiet as she wanders around, saying hello to all her friends. When she realizes she hasn’t heard Matilda the Kookaburra’s laughter in a while, Fiona and the other animals set out to find the missing laugh—and run right into a wonderful box of lost and found items. Their search turns into a dress-up party filled with laughter—and a great idea on how to get Matilda’s laugh back! Fiona Helps a Friend teaches children: About friendship, helping others, and the power of laughter Love and support from others can make a big difference This adorable picture book is great for readers ages 4-8 and includes: Art by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo, Bad Dog, Marley) A unique cover that shimmers and shines with foil and gloss on the cover Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona the Hippo, Fiona, It’s Bedtime, and A Very Fiona Christmas.
An oxpecker lands on Little Hippo, and one bird is a fun friend to play with--until there's a whole flock bothering Little Hippo! And where is Mama? Little Hippo has fallen behind as the herd grazes on African plains. Mama shoos away the birds, cheers up Little Hippo, and all is right again. A sweet story of youthful adventure and motherly love, told with short poetic rhyming lines and warm illustrations. Written by preschool teacher Julie Abery and captured by Suzie Mason's beautiful artwork, this book in Little Animal Friends board book series will delight babies and toddlers and demand to be read again and again. Little Panda and Little Tiger in the same series were named to the CCBC Choices 2020 list for picture books for young readers.
PART I: FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS AND ESSENTIAL TOOLS. Introduction: Brief Cognitive Hypnosis A Powerful Tool for Brief Psychotherapy. 1. Establishing the Therapeutic Relationship. 2. The Waking State Reframing Model. 3. Change Language: General, Waking State, Trance State, and Post-Trance State Reframing. 4. Trance Induction: Design, Choice, and Administration. 5. Self-Hypnosis for Continued Problem Resolution. 6. Common Factors in Dysfunctional Behavior and the Creation of Double Binds. 7. Dysfunctional and Therapeutic Rituals. PART 2: CLINICAL APPLICATIONS. 8. Irritating Habits as Dysfunctional Outdated Coping Skills. 9. More Complex Habits As Ways of Dealing with Anxiety and Stress. 10. Panic Disorders and Other Complex Anxiety-Based Behaviors. 11. Medical Problems Including Pain, Preparing For Medical Procedures, Self-Healing, and Coping With Treatment Side-Effects. PART 3: SMOKING CESSATION AND KEYS TO CHANGE. 12. A Single Session Smoking Cessation Program. 13. Review: Keys to Change.
Fiona, the famous hippo from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, was not expected to live, born prematurely at only 29 pounds. But her inspiring story of spunk and determination captured hearts around the world. Cheer on smart, sassy, and fearless Fiona as she defeats the odds and becomes a happy, healthy hippopotamus. Fiona the Hippo teaches children: Anything is possible with positivity and perseverance Never give up, no matter what the odds Love and support from others are powerful In this whimsical and inspiring tale, children will: Laugh as they read about Fiona letting out a snort, wiggling her ears, and saying, "I’ve got this." Be delighted to meet Fiona’s lovable animal friends at the zoo Fiona the Hippo, by New York Times bestselling artist Richard Cowdrey (Bad Dog, Marley), is a heroine for children and adults everywhere, and she will steal hearts and give readers the courage to face whatever challenges they might have in their own lives. Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona, It’s Bedtime A Very Fiona Christmas
