What’s Poppin’ Penny?

Dramatized Children’s Modern Fantasy Series

What's Poppin' Penny?

Penny is a preschooler who discovers that an ancestral poem holds the key to unlocking the magical secrets of a teddy bear passed down from her grandpa, which is filled with her family’s history. With the love and support of her family and two special friends, Penny learns that she is never alone in navigating the big feelings that come with being a little kid. When things get tough, she can always turn to those who care for her, and the wisdom of her ancestors.

Penny lives with her parents, Zoe and Jabari, and her cat, Penelepaw in a city brownstone. Her grandmother, Spicy, lives there too, down 19 numbered and colorful wooden stairs that Penny’s grandfather, Theodore Allen, painted to help her learn numbers and colors. Saturdays are for family fun time! Brownstone Buddies (that’s you!) will recognize familiar sounds and trusted adults in the podcast.

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Bear Hugs (pt.1) What's Poppin' Penny?

Send us Fan MailPenny 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 ZuckerSupport the showHi 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/newLove 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/@heywhatspoppinpennyWe'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.comInstagram: HeyWhatsPoppinPennyWe appreciate each and every one of you, Brownston…