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

4 days ago

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.

EASTER EGG HUNT

Friday Apr 03, 2026

Friday Apr 03, 2026

A Happy Easter to you!

A TINY CRACK IN THE SHELL

Saturday Mar 28, 2026

Saturday Mar 28, 2026

A magical and EGG-citing poem for you today.

Sunday Mar 22, 2026

Serenade the animals.

SEASONS COME AND GO

Wednesday Mar 11, 2026

Wednesday Mar 11, 2026

Spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere.

F1 ENGINES ROAR (GRAND PRIX)

Friday Mar 06, 2026

Friday Mar 06, 2026

Start your engines! And grab your earplugs!

ORANGE

Saturday Feb 28, 2026

Saturday Feb 28, 2026

There’s no word that rhymes with orange! Or is there?

HOORAY FOR CAKE!

Sunday Feb 22, 2026

Sunday Feb 22, 2026

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!

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