Welcome to Friendly Ferns Swamp

Different isbeautiful.Together, we areunstoppable.

Stories, activities, and educational resources that help kids and adults understand unseen disabilities—one adventure at a time.

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Meet the Friendly Ferns crew

Every character belongs in the swamp

Meet XTERMIGATOR, Freddie, Ollie, Shelly, Tebow, Romeeo, and Ava—seven friends who celebrate different strengths, feelings, needs, and ways of connecting.

Meet Every Character
XTERMIGATOR, The Inspector
The Inspector

XTERMIGATOR

Freddie, The Zoomy Frog
The Zoomy Frog

Freddie

Ollie, The Otter
The Otter

Ollie

Shelly, The Turtle
The Turtle

Shelly

Tebow, The Cat
The Cat

Tebow

Romeeo, The Cat
The Cat

Romeeo

Ava, The Fox
The Fox

Ava

The XTERMIGATOR Kids Friendly Ferns characters gathered around a glowing storybook for a creative partnership announcement.

Press release

A new chapter from Friendly Ferns

XTERMIGATOR Kids is collaborating with AIWriteBook to explore how accessible storytelling tools can help children, families, educators, and people with invisible disabilities bring their stories to life.

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Engaging Stories

Books that spark empathy, courage, and confidence.

Hands-On Activities

Fun, inclusive activities that build understanding and connection.

Stronger Together

Resources for meaningful conversations and lasting impact.