What's Poppin' Penny?

While walking home on a rainy day, Penny and Spicy come across some of their favorite neighbors and get to know them better. However, Penny loses T.A. before she can recite the poem that would transform him into a magical talking bear.  Penny finds hope in a prayer.

Hi there Trusted Adult!
If you and your Brownstone Buddy would like to explore more books about this episode's topics, here are a few we think you might like: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, Hanukkah Bear by Eric A. Kimmel, Our Favorite Day of the Year by A.E. Ali,  He's Got the Whole World in His Hands by Kadir Nelson, Tree of Cranes, by Allen Say, Countdown for Nochebuena by Adriana Hernandez Bergstrom,  Samurai Santa: A Very Ninja Christmas by Rubin Pingk

Grown-ups, thanks for listening to our show and for making our first season a wonderful success! We look forward to you and your Brownstone buddy joining us for more adventures in season two. From our family to yours, we wish you the merriest of holidays and a Happy New Year! 

We'd love to hear from you. Let us know how you liked the episode or ideas for future episodes, or tell us about your multigenerational family experience.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (929) 464-5102
Instagram: HeyWhatsPoppinPenny

We appreciate each and every one of you, Brownstone Buddies!

What's Poppin' Penny podcast © Produced by Preschool Family Productions.
Written by Toni Kennedy. Editing and mixing by Paul Kronk at Power Station Studios, Pompano, Fl. Sound Design by Lucas F. Morelli & Toni Kennedy. What's Poppin' Penny theme song written by Toni Kennedy, Music by Lucas F. Morelli, and Performed by Paige Montgomery.
Cast; T.A. - Neil Strawder, Penny - Mila Mayes, Spicy - Bobbi Owens,
Jabari - Stephen A. Hart, Zoe - Paige Montgomery, Penelepaw - Alisha Santiago

Child Development IS Human Development
-Toni Kennedy

Grown-ups, thanks for listening to our show!

We'd love to hear from you. Let us know how you liked the episode, or ideas for future episodes, or tell us about your multigenerational family experience.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (929) 464-5102
Instagram: HeyWhatsPoppinPenny

We appreciate each and every one of you, Brownstone Buddies!

What's Poppin' Penny podcast © Produced by Preschool Family Productions.
Written by Toni Kennedy. Editing and mixing by Paul Kronk at Power Station Studios, Pompano, Fl. Sound Design by Lucas F. Morelli & Toni Kennedy. What's Poppin' Penny theme song written by Toni Kennedy, Music by Lucas F. Morelli, and Performed by Paige Montgomery.
Cast; T.A. - Neil Strawder, Penny - Mila Mayes, Spicy - Bobbi Owens,
Jabari - Stephen A. Hart, Zoe - Paige Montgomery, Penelepaw - Alisha Santiago

Child Development IS Human Development
-Toni Kennedy

It's December already, and the holiday season is upon us! 

Penny is curious about the religious beliefs of her loved ones, as she has some questions about religion. She and her tiny teddy, T.A., attend the Christmas Eve church services with Spicy while Jabari and Zoe prepare for the Kwanzaa celebration at the community center in their neighborhood.

Remember to click on What Do You Believe? (pt.2) to hear the rest of our story.

Hi there, Trusted Adult!
If you and your Brownstone Buddy would like to explore more books about this episode's topics, here are a few we think you might like: The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, Hanukkah Bear by Eric A. Kimmel, Our Favorite Day of the Year by A.E. Ali,  He's Got the Whole World in His Hands by Kadir Nelson, Tree of Cranes, by Allen Say, Countdown for Nochebuena by Adriana Hernandez Bergstrom,  Samurai Santa: A Very Ninja Christmas by Rubin Pingk

Grown-ups, thanks for listening to our show!

We'd love to hear from you. Let us know how you liked the episode, or ideas for future episodes, or tell us about your multigenerational family experience.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (929) 464-5102
Instagram: HeyWhatsPoppinPenny

We appreciate each and every one of you, Brownstone Buddies!

What's Poppin' Penny podcast © Produced by Preschool Family Productions.
Written by Toni Kennedy. Editing and mixing by Paul Kronk at Power Station Studios, Pompano, Fl. Sound Design by Lucas F. Morelli & Toni Kennedy. What's Poppin' Penny theme song written by Toni Kennedy, Music by Lucas F. Morelli, and Performed by Paige Montgomery.
Cast; T.A. - Neil Strawder, Penny - Mila Mayes, Spicy - Bobbi Owens,
Jabari - Stephen A. Hart, Zoe - Paige Montgomery, Penelepaw - Alisha Santiago

Child Development IS Human Development
-Toni Kennedy

Grown-ups, thanks for listening to our show!

We'd love to hear from you. Let us know how you liked the episode, or ideas for future episodes, or tell us about your multigenerational family experience.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (929) 464-5102
Instagram: HeyWhatsPoppinPenny

We appreciate each and every one of you, Brownstone Buddies!

What's Poppin' Penny podcast © Produced by Preschool Family Productions.
Written by Toni Kennedy. Editing and mixing by Paul Kronk at Power Station Studios, Pompano, Fl. Sound Design by Lucas F. Morelli & Toni Kennedy. What's Poppin' Penny theme song written by Toni Kennedy, Music by Lucas F. Morelli, and Performed by Paige Montgomery.
Cast; T.A. - Neil Strawder, Penny - Mila Mayes, Spicy - Bobbi Owens,
Jabari - Stephen A. Hart, Zoe - Paige Montgomery, Penelepaw - Alisha Santiago

Child Development IS Human Development
-Toni Kennedy

The Wright family knows no goal is too big when you have the support of your loved ones. It takes time to learn to go potty, and Penny is learning that she's sure to succeed with practice, patience, and a little help from her family!


Hi there Trusted Adult!
If you and your Brownstone Buddy would like to read more books about amazing preschoolers and their families check out these award-winning authors: Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, Time For Kenny by Brian Pinkney, Brush Your Teeth, Please: A Pop-Up Book by Jean Pidgeon, Once Upon a Potty, by Alona Frankel, Princess Ryan and the Potty by Alicia Carter, Stephen Harrison & Ryan Harrison,  Ohana Means Family by Ilima Loomis

Grown-ups, thanks for listening to our show!

We'd love to hear from you. Let us know how you liked the episode, or ideas for future episodes, or tell us about your multigenerational family experience.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (929) 464-5102
Instagram: HeyWhatsPoppinPenny

We appreciate each and every one of you, Brownstone Buddies!

What's Poppin' Penny podcast © Produced by Preschool Family Productions.
Written by Toni Kennedy. Editing and mixing by Paul Kronk at Power Station Studios, Pompano, Fl. Sound Design by Lucas F. Morelli & Toni Kennedy. What's Poppin' Penny theme song written by Toni Kennedy, Music by Lucas F. Morelli, and Performed by Paige Montgomery.
Cast; T.A. - Neil Strawder, Penny - Mila Mayes, Spicy - Bobbi Owens,
Jabari - Stephen A. Hart, Zoe - Paige Montgomery, Penelepaw - Alisha Santiago

Child Development IS Human Development
-Toni Kennedy

Penny and her Daddy, Jabari, dress up for her Mommy, Zoe's,  special day at the community art center! T.A. helps Penny learn that practice makes perfect.

Remember to click on The Potty Time Pause (pt.2) to hear the rest of our story.


Hi there, Trusted Adult!
If you and your Brownstone Buddy would like to read more books about amazing preschoolers and their families, check out these award-winning authors: Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry, Time For Kenny by Brian Pinkney, Brush Your Teeth, Please: A Pop-Up Book by Jean Pidgeon, Once Upon a Potty, by Alona Frankel, Princess Ryan and the Potty by Alicia Carter, Stephen Harrison & Ryan Harrison,  Ohana Means Family by Ilima Loomis

Grown-ups, thanks for listening to our show!

We'd love to hear from you. Let us know how you liked the episode, or ideas for future episodes, or tell us about your multigenerational family experience.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (929) 464-5102
Instagram: HeyWhatsPoppinPenny

We appreciate each and every one of you, Brownstone Buddies!

What's Poppin' Penny podcast © Produced by Preschool Family Productions.
Written by Toni Kennedy. Editing and mixing by Paul Kronk at Power Station Studios, Pompano, Fl. Sound Design by Lucas F. Morelli & Toni Kennedy. What's Poppin' Penny theme song written by Toni Kennedy, Music by Lucas F. Morelli, and Performed by Paige Montgomery.
Cast; T.A. - Neil Strawder, Penny - Mila Mayes, Spicy - Bobbi Owens,
Jabari - Stephen A. Hart, Zoe - Paige Montgomery, Penelepaw - Alisha Santiago

Child Development IS Human Development
-Toni Kennedy

It's the Brownstone Buddies versus Mommy in a game of senses! The Brownstone Buddies play a game with Zoe that involves using the five senses, while Penny learns an important lesson about kitchen safety.

Hi there Trusted Adult!
If you and your Brownstone Buddy would like to read more about the five senses check out these amazing books: Marvelous Mary: Deaf With Cochlear Implants by Mary & Emily Christensen, Pebble Our Amazing Senses, 5 Book Set by Jodi Lyn Wheller-Toppen, The Black Book Of Colours by Menena Cottin, My Five Senses Big Book by Aliki,  Seven Blind Mice by Ed Young,  I Hear A Pickle: and Smell, See, Touch, & Taste It, Too! by Rachel Isadora

Grown-ups, thanks for listening to our show!

We'd love to hear from you. Let us know how you liked the episode, or ideas for future episodes, or tell us about your multigenerational family experience.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (929) 464-5102
Instagram: HeyWhatsPoppinPenny

We appreciate each and every one of you, Brownstone Buddies!

What's Poppin' Penny podcast © Produced by Preschool Family Productions.
Written by Toni Kennedy. Editing and mixing by Paul Kronk at Power Station Studios, Pompano, Fl. Sound Design by Lucas F. Morelli & Toni Kennedy. What's Poppin' Penny theme song written by Toni Kennedy, Music by Lucas F. Morelli, and Performed by Paige Montgomery.
Cast; T.A. - Neil Strawder, Penny - Mila Mayes, Spicy - Bobbi Owens,
Jabari - Stephen A. Hart, Zoe - Paige Montgomery, Penelepaw - Alisha Santiago

Child Development IS Human Development
-Toni Kennedy