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.

Episodes

Mar 11, 2026

1 min

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

Mar 6, 2026

1 min

Start your engines! And grab your earplugs!

ORANGE

Feb 28, 2026

Feb 28, 2026

43 sec

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

HOORAY FOR CAKE!

Feb 22, 2026

Feb 22, 2026

1 min

Anyone for a slice of cake?

FOREVER BY THE SEA

Feb 14, 2026

Feb 14, 2026

1 min

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

ACHOO!

Feb 11, 2026

Feb 11, 2026

45 sec

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

Feb 7, 2026

1 min

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

Feb 3, 2026

1 min

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

Jan 28, 2026

1 min

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

HELLO!

Jan 22, 2026

Jan 22, 2026

1 min

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

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