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What's Poppin' Penny?

What's Poppin' Penny?

Written by: :Written and Produced by Toni Kennedy-Preschool Family Productions
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Welcome Trusted Adults & Brownstone Buddies to What's Poppin' Penny? : A Whimsical Podcast for Preschoolers and Families!

Join us as we embark on enchanting journeys with Penny Wright, a curious preschooler with brown skin and curly hair who lives in a cozy multi-generational household filled with love, laughter, and learning.

Penny's life takes a magical turn when she finds a teddy bear in a box of her grandfather's belongings during a game of hide-and-seek with her grandmother, Spicy.
Thanks to a familial poem her grandfather taught her, Penny learns that when your past is just your beginning, your ancestors' gifts can always find you!

© 2025 What's Poppin' Penny?
Literature & Fiction
Episodes
  • Bear Hugs (pt.1)
    Oct 14 2023

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    Penny Wright is a preschooler who lives in a multi-generational household. Her life takes a magical turn when she finds a teddy bear in a box of her grandfather's belongings during a game of hide-and-seek with her grandmother, Spicy.
    Thanks to a familial poem her grandfather taught her, Penny learns that when your past is just your beginning...your ancestor's gifts can always find you!

    Remember to click on Bear Hugs (pt.2) to hear the rest of our story.

    Hi there, Trusted Adult!
    If you would like more resources to help talk to your Brownstone Buddy about grief check out these books: What Does Grief Feel Like by Korie Leigh, Ph.D., Lost In The Clouds by Tom Tinn-Disbury, I Lost Something Very Special by Husna Rahman, Something Very Sad Happened by Bonnie Zucker


    Support the show

    Hi Trusted Adults! 💛 It’s me, Penny! Did you know my show is made by a grandma who used to be a preschool teacher? If your Brownstone Buddy loves our adventures, you can help turn them into picture books! 🌟 Thanks for listening and sharing—your support makes the magic pop! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256958/supporters/new


    Love Penny? Take Her Home!
    T-shirts, stickers, teddy bears, and more—your purchase keeps What’s Poppin’ Penny? free for families and fuels our next adventures. Visit www.whatspoppinpenny.com and shop today to be part of Penny’s story!

    Coming Soon! Thank You for Making Our First Book Possible:
    CHARLIE BIRNEY, LANEE BLAISE, JOHNNIE KORNEGAY III, BOBBI OWENS, PAUL KRONK, ALISHA SANTIAGO, DRIPPING IN BLACK PODCAST, LISA WOOLFORK, STEPHEN A. HART, MEG LEWIS, KRISTEN KIM, CHRIS COCHRAN, KRYSTAL HILL, PATRICK EATON, REBECCA KENNEDY, STEPHANIE COLE, ROSSANNA WRIGHT!

    Grown-ups, thanks for listening to our show! Great news! What's Poppin' Penny? is now available on YouTube Podcast! https://youtube.com/@heywhatspoppinpenny

    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: WhatsPoppinPenny@gmail.com
    Instagram: HeyWhatsPoppinPenny

    We appreciate each and every one of you, Brownstone...

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    9 mins
  • Bear Hugs (pt.2)
    Oct 14 2023

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    During a game of hide-and-seek, a chance encounter with a box of her grandpa's old things brings her a magical surprise. T.A. helps her learn that grieving is a process.

    Hi there, Trusted Adult!
    If you would like more resources to help talk to your Brownstone Buddy about grief check out these books: What Does Grief Feel Like by Korie Leigh, Ph.D., Lost In The Clouds by Tom Tinn-Disbury, I Lost Something Very Special by Husna Rahman, Something Very Sad Happened by Bonnie Zucker

    Help bring our first picture book Bear Hugs to life—illustrated by Chaz Bottoms of Netflix, Hair Love, Sesame Street, and much, much more! Books, like podcasts, are lean-in learning experiences that build listening skills and empathy. Support independent creators and shop our website today. 💛

    Support the show

    Hi Trusted Adults! 💛 It’s me, Penny! Did you know my show is made by a grandma who used to be a preschool teacher? If your Brownstone Buddy loves our adventures, you can help turn them into picture books! 🌟 Thanks for listening and sharing—your support makes the magic pop! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256958/supporters/new


    Love Penny? Take Her Home!
    T-shirts, stickers, teddy bears, and more—your purchase keeps What’s Poppin’ Penny? free for families and fuels our next adventures. Visit www.whatspoppinpenny.com and shop today to be part of Penny’s story!

    Coming Soon! Thank You for Making Our First Book Possible:
    CHARLIE BIRNEY, LANEE BLAISE, JOHNNIE KORNEGAY III, BOBBI OWENS, PAUL KRONK, ALISHA SANTIAGO, DRIPPING IN BLACK PODCAST, LISA WOOLFORK, STEPHEN A. HART, MEG LEWIS, KRISTEN KIM, CHRIS COCHRAN, KRYSTAL HILL, PATRICK EATON, REBECCA KENNEDY, STEPHANIE COLE, ROSSANNA WRIGHT!

    Grown-ups, thanks for listening to our show! Great news! What's Poppin' Penny? is now available on YouTube Podcast! https://youtube.com/@heywhatspoppinpenny

    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: WhatsPoppinPenny@gmail.com
    Instagram: HeyWhatsPoppinPenny

    We appreciate each and every one of you, Brownstone...

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    8 mins
  • A Gift From The Ancestors (pt.1)
    Nov 4 2023

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    Watch out, Penelepaw! Penny and her magical teddy bear, T.A., are playing a game of bounce, bounce, pop, jumping on the bed, pretending to be hot, buttery popcorn kernels!

    This family fun day includes a conversation as T.A. and Penny explore feelings of thankfulness and gratitude.

    Remember to click on A Gift From the Ancestors (pt.2) to hear the rest of our story.

    Hi there, Trusted Adult!
    If you would like more resources to help talk to your Brownstone Buddy about Gratitude and Family Treasures, check out these books: Peeny Butter Fudge by Toni Morrison & Slade Morrison, The Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman, Cora Cooks Pancit by Kristi Valiant, Who Am I? by Julie Buchholtz, Happy Adoption Day by John McCutcheon, Family Like Ours by Frank Murphy & Alice Lee, The Star: A Story to Help Young Children Understand Foster Care, by Cynthia Miller Lovell, The Bench by Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex

    Support the show

    Hi Trusted Adults! 💛 It’s me, Penny! Did you know my show is made by a grandma who used to be a preschool teacher? If your Brownstone Buddy loves our adventures, you can help turn them into picture books! 🌟 Thanks for listening and sharing—your support makes the magic pop! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2256958/supporters/new


    Love Penny? Take Her Home!
    T-shirts, stickers, teddy bears, and more—your purchase keeps What’s Poppin’ Penny? free for families and fuels our next adventures. Visit www.whatspoppinpenny.com and shop today to be part of Penny’s story!

    Coming Soon! Thank You for Making Our First Book Possible:
    CHARLIE BIRNEY, LANEE BLAISE, JOHNNIE KORNEGAY III, BOBBI OWENS, PAUL KRONK, ALISHA SANTIAGO, DRIPPING IN BLACK PODCAST, LISA WOOLFORK, STEPHEN A. HART, MEG LEWIS, KRISTEN KIM, CHRIS COCHRAN, KRYSTAL HILL, PATRICK EATON, REBECCA KENNEDY, STEPHANIE COLE, ROSSANNA WRIGHT!

    Grown-ups, thanks for listening to our show! Great news! What's Poppin' Penny? is now available on YouTube Podcast! https://youtube.com/@heywhatspoppinpenny

    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: WhatsPoppinPenny@gmail.com
    Instagram: HeyWhatsPoppinPenny

    We appreciate each and every one of you, Brownstone...

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    10 mins
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