Welcome to the Filly the Dolphin Website!
Meet the Real Filly and her family!
Did you know that Filly Finds Her Way is based on a real dolphin named Filly?
Come along for the journey.
Filly’s adventures are just beginning!
Filly Finds Her Way is the first book in a four-part children's series inspired by real events and places in Florida. Each story features beautiful photo-based backgrounds of the Alafia River, Tampa Bay, and other coastal landmarks, bringing the story to life with a mix of fiction and regional charm.
Perfect for early readers, each book includes:
- Fun Florida facts
- Comprehension checks to boost learning
- “Fish Finding” activities that make reading interactive and fun
My name is Tina Schipfer, and I taught elementary school for 18 years. That experience helped me to create a book series called The Adventures of Filly the Dolphin and J.P. the Horse Series. The main character is Filly; an adorable Bottle Nose Dolphin. She is joined by her family and friends, which include a horse, another dolphin, and quite a few others found on the river. Filly also visits my husband, my son, Kristen, and her family, myself, and even our dogs. The pictures and video you will see on the gallery page are of Filly and her friends. There are also pictures of J.P. the horse. The horse is actually my mom's horse, and the name J.P. comes from my step-dad. The videos include Filly bringing her friend Tipper to see me! It's like a reverse Sea World! The illustrations in the book, and the webpage are designed by my bonus-daughter Kristen. So, this is a real family venture!
Please feel free to peruse this site with your children and check in for picture updates. Filly Finds Her Way is now available to purchase on Amazon. https://a.co/d/0SweKbz