PODCAST · kids
Big Toe Joe
by Felice Arena
Poems for kids. Fun, charming, silly, sometimes even poignant. Perfect for families. Written and read by award-winning children’s author Felice Arena. A new poem (or two) posted weekly.
Episodes
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OH, SWITZERLAND!
Switzerland’s beauty can’t be ignored. This one is for my Swiss friends.
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BRYAN WITH A Y
Same name but spelled differently.
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A RICH BASSOON
Bassoon-er the better. ;-)
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MY CAT IS A GYMNAST
Cats are simply remarkable.
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IN THIS SWELTERING HEAT
For those of you in the height of summer… keep cool!
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SPREAD JOY AND HAPPINESS
It’s been awhile between poems… but now I’m back! Hope you’re signing your light, wherever you are. 😊
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SORRY FOR MY DELAY
I’m currently travelling. Sorry for the delay.
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TIME TO BRUSH YOUR TEETH
Keep the decay away!
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LONG AWAY FROM LITTLE OLD HERE
Can you guess which world city I’ll be visiting soon?
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TURN TO KINDNESS
Be curious. Be kind.
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SEE YOU LATER, ALLIGATOR!
Gotta go! See you later! Ciao, ciao!
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BLAST OFF!
Fly me to the moon! Hurrah for Artemis II.
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THIS IS MOO-ving (Encore)
Here’s an encore recording of ‘This is MOO-ving’ accompanied by original music by composer extraordinaire and friend Andrew Close. Listen for the joy in the bassoon melody.
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EASTER EGG HUNT
A Happy Easter to you!
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A TINY CRACK IN THE SHELL
A magical and EGG-citing poem for you today.
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THERE’S A FARMER WHO LOVES TO SING
Serenade the animals.
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SEASONS COME AND GO
Spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.
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F1 ENGINES ROAR (GRAND PRIX)
Start your engines! And grab your earplugs!
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ORANGE
There’s no word that rhymes with orange! Or is there?
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HOORAY FOR CAKE!
Anyone for a slice of cake?
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FOREVER BY THE SEA
Evocative original music by Andrew Close that blends perfectly with this poem. Do you love the sea?
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ACHOO!
Don’t mind me, please. But here comes a sneeze!
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NOTHING BEATS TRAINS ( ENCORE )
I am reposting this poem as it now features original music composed by Andrew Close. I love how Andrew has enhanced this poem, showing how blending verse and music can make for the perfect marriage. I hope you enjoy ‘Nothing Beats Trains’ - the encore recording. All aboard! - Felice
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WHEN THE TREES TALK TO ME
This poem ‘When the Trees Talk to Me’ is extra special as my friend and composer extraordinaire Andrew Close has composed original music for it. And he’s working on a couple more original pieces to go with my poetry. So, stay tuned. And thank you to those who have supported this podcast. Please...
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FOR THEIR FUNNY HEE HAWS
Let’s pause for claws, roars, and funny hee-haws.
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HELLO!
Salutations to you all — wherever you might be in the world.
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ALL-ROUND TENNIS FUN
Anyone for tennis?
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A TALL LIGHTHOUSE
I think I’d love to live in a tall lighthouse. Would you?
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OTHER WAYS TO SAY I TOOTED!
Toot! Toot!
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AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!
Wishing you all a joyous new year!
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ANIMAL SOUNDS (IN OTHER LANGUAGES)
Here’s to a chorus of animal sounds.
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THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE (FROM LITTLE STEVE)
Dear Santa - from Little Steve.
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DO PENGUINS HAVE KNEES?
So many questions! Do you have all the answers?
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POLAROID SNAPS OF THE BIG PINEAPPLE
A poem to capture the spirit of a family road trip. Cherish those memories.
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SOME THINGS I LIKE TO DRAW
For art lovers.
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NOTHING BEATS TRAINS
Who else loves train travel?
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JIMMY D. MOON ( *THE LAST GREAT WHISTLER)
Can you whistle a tune?
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YUMMY YUMMY PUMPKIN PIE
For my American friends: Happy Thanksgiving! Please save me a slice of pumpkin pie. Yum!
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SCHOOL PHOTO DAY
We’ve all experienced that less than flattering school photo, right? Say cheese!
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DOG FLU (RUFF! RUFF!)
Dog days. For those feeling a tad under the weather, get well soon. Ruff!
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OH CROCODILE WITH STYLE
Never smile at a crocodile - especially one with style. ;-)
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WE’RE MORE THAN THE LIKES
This poem is for all us - kids and adults alike.
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QUITE SHORT (THE TRAVELLING MOUSE)
Size shouldn’t stop dreams. Begin with that first step.
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THE WORRY MONSTER
That’s enough, Fred.
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THIS IS MOO-ving
Udderly a-MOO-sing.
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EATING TOAST OVER THE KITCHEN SINK
The small joys in life.
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BEEP! BOP!
A conversation with your very own robot?
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NAPOLEON’S BUNNIES (Based on a True Story)
Based on a true story: Napoleon Bonaparte was "attacked" by a horde of tame rabbits during a celebratory hunt in 1807. His chief of staff, Alexandre Berthier, had purchased hundreds or thousands of domestic rabbits instead of wild ones, and when released, they rushed toward Napoleon and his…
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BIG TOE JOE
Meet my toes. The poem and the title for this podcast.
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MY NOSE KNOWS
My Nose can sniff out those who live their lives full of NOs. Can yours? ;-)
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What is Big Toe Joe about?
Poems for kids. Fun, charming, silly, sometimes even poignant. Perfect for families. Written and read by award-winning children’s author Felice Arena. A new poem (or two) posted weekly.
How often does Big Toe Joe release new episodes?
Big Toe Joe has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Big Toe Joe is created and hosted by Felice Arena.
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