The XTERMIGATOR Big Heart Series

Stories where every difference belongs.

Travel through Friendly Ferns Swamp with heroes who turn unseen challenges into understanding, confidence, courage, and connection.

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Coming soon · A new XTERMIGATOR Swamp Adventure

The Missing Leaf Mystery

Tiny holes in the leaves and rustles in the ferns lead Xtermigator and his friends into a new mystery. By looking closely, asking questions and noticing what others might miss, they discover that important things can be real even when they are hard to see.

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Featuring Freddie

XTERMIGATOR and the Zoomy Frog

ADHD, understanding, and finding tools that help

A Friendly Ferns adventure about big energy, creative thinking, friendship, and recognizing that different minds can do remarkable things.

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Featuring Ollie

Ollie the Otter

Anxiety, courage, and calming strategies

Ollie learns that the worry monster in his tummy has a name—and that trusted friends and simple strategies can help.

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Featuring Shelly

Shelly the Turtle

Chronic fatigue, pacing, and self-acceptance

Shelly discovers that every step forward is worth celebrating, no matter how many rests the journey requires.

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Featuring The Friendly Ferns Crew

How Very Dare You

Bullying, resilience, and belonging

A playful story about rising above misunderstanding and celebrating the differences that make every individual shine.

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Remembering 9/11

When Finn notices the American flag flying lower than usual, he asks why. With Xtermigator beside him, he begins a gentle conversation about September 11, 2001, remembering those who were lost, honoring helpers, and carrying kindness forward.

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The Mystery of the Missing Lily Pads

When lily pads begin to disappear, Finn, Xtermigator, Shelly and Ollie set off to find out why. Their adventure explores curiosity, friendship, inclusion and the unseen energy at work in nature.

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The Mystery of the Hidden Sound

A mysterious sound echoes through Friendly Ferns. Ava, Finn, Xtermigator, Shelly and Ollie follow clues and ask questions, discovering that some things in nature cannot be seen but can be heard.

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