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

Jan 16, 2026

ALL-ROUND TENNIS FUN

Jan 16, 2026

Jan 16, 2026

53 sec

Anyone for tennis?

Jan 10, 2026

A TALL LIGHTHOUSE

Jan 10, 2026

Jan 10, 2026

1 min

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

Jan 5, 2026

OTHER WAYS TO SAY I TOOTED!

Jan 5, 2026

Jan 5, 2026

1 min

Toot! Toot!

Dec 31, 2025

AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU!

Dec 31, 2025

Dec 31, 2025

45 sec

Wishing you all a joyous new year!

Dec 26, 2025

ANIMAL SOUNDS (IN OTHER LANGUAGES)

Dec 26, 2025

Dec 26, 2025

40 sec

Here’s to a chorus of animal sounds.

Dec 19, 2025

THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS EVE (FROM LITTLE STEVE)

Dec 19, 2025

Dec 19, 2025

54 sec

Dear Santa - from Little Steve.

Dec 16, 2025

DO PENGUINS HAVE KNEES?

Dec 16, 2025

Dec 16, 2025

1 min

So many questions! Do you have all the answers?

Dec 12, 2025

POLAROID SNAPS OF THE BIG PINEAPPLE

Dec 12, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

1 min

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

Dec 5, 2025

SOME THINGS I LIKE TO DRAW

Dec 5, 2025

Dec 5, 2025

46 sec

For art lovers.

Nov 28, 2025

NOTHING BEATS TRAINS

Nov 28, 2025

Nov 28, 2025

1 min

Who else loves train travel?