The Pobble sets out for a grand swim across the Bristol Channel, carefully wrapping his nose in a piece of scarlet flannel to keep out the cold. His Aunt Jobiska always told him that a Pobble is perfectly safe as long as he protects his nose. But when he finally reaches the other side, a startling discovery is made. All ten of his toes have mysteriously vanished. Did the fish eat them? Did he leave them behind? No one knows for sure. Despite the shocking loss, the brave Pobble discovers that life without toes is actually quite manageable, especially when you have a caring aunt waiting with a feast of eggs and buttercups. This rhythmic, funny poem turns a minor disaster into a charming and silly adventure.