Big Toe Joe

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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Episodes

3 days ago

Anyone for a slice of cake?

FOREVER BY THE SEA

Saturday Feb 14, 2026

Saturday Feb 14, 2026

Evocative original music by Andrew Close that blends perfectly with this poem. Do you love the sea?

ACHOO!

Wednesday Feb 11, 2026

Wednesday Feb 11, 2026

Don’t mind me, please. But here comes a sneeze!

NOTHING BEATS TRAINS ( ENCORE )

Saturday Feb 07, 2026

Saturday Feb 07, 2026

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

WHEN THE TREES TALK TO ME

Tuesday Feb 03, 2026

Tuesday Feb 03, 2026

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 share far and wide. It’s such a joy to share these with you. Now for… ‘When the Trees Talk To Me’ — Felice

FOR THEIR FUNNY HEE HAWS

Wednesday Jan 28, 2026

Wednesday Jan 28, 2026

Let’s pause for claws, roars, and funny hee-haws.

HELLO!

Thursday Jan 22, 2026

Thursday Jan 22, 2026

Salutations to you all — wherever you might be in the world.

ALL-ROUND TENNIS FUN

Friday Jan 16, 2026

Friday Jan 16, 2026

Anyone for tennis?

A TALL LIGHTHOUSE

Saturday Jan 10, 2026

Saturday Jan 10, 2026

I think I’d love to live in a tall lighthouse. Would you?

OTHER WAYS TO SAY I TOOTED!

Monday Jan 05, 2026

Monday Jan 05, 2026

Toot! Toot!

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