Felice Arena

Big Toe Joe

Kids EN ↓ 43 episodes

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.

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Felice Arena

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DO PENGUINS HAVE KNEES? 16.12.2025 1:03

So many questions! Do you have all the answers?

POLAROID SNAPS OF THE BIG PINEAPPLE 12.12.2025 1:04

A poem to capture the spirit of a family road trip. Cherish those memories.

SOME THINGS I LIKE TO DRAW 05.12.2025 0:46

For art lovers.

NOTHING BEATS TRAINS 28.11.2025 1:15

Who else loves train travel?

JIMMY D. MOON ( *THE LAST GREAT WHISTLER) 23.11.2025 2:00

Can you whistle a tune?

YUMMY YUMMY PUMPKIN PIE 22.11.2025 0:42

For my American friends: Happy Thanksgiving! Please save me a slice of pumpkin pie. Yum!

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY 21.11.2025 0:29

We’ve all experienced that less than flattering school photo, right? Say cheese!

DOG FLU (RUFF! RUFF!) 17.11.2025 0:45

Dog days. For those feeling a tad under the weather, get well soon. Ruff!

OH CROCODILE WITH STYLE 11.11.2025 0:53

Never smile at a crocodile - especially one with style. ;-)

WE’RE MORE THAN THE LIKES 10.11.2025 0:44

This poem is for all us - kids and adults alike.

QUITE SHORT (THE TRAVELLING MOUSE) 07.11.2025 0:52

Size shouldn’t stop dreams. Begin with that first step.

THE WORRY MONSTER 07.11.2025 0:29

That’s enough, Fred.

THIS IS MOO-ving 04.11.2025 0:23

Udderly a-MOO-sing.

EATING TOAST OVER THE KITCHEN SINK 03.11.2025 1:08

The small joys in life.

BEEP! BOP! 02.11.2025 0:55

A conversation with your very own robot?

NAPOLEON’S BUNNIES (Based on a True Story) 01.11.2025 1:15

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 party, mistaking them for a food source, not a threat. The rabbits swarmed him, forcing him to retreat to hi...

BIG TOE JOE 01.11.2025 0:25

Meet my toes. The poem and the title for this podcast.

MY NOSE KNOWS 30.10.2025 0:44

My Nose can sniff out those who live their lives full of NOs. Can yours? ;-)