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The Ballad of Little Joe (2003)

In this VeggieTales movie, apparently Bob and Larry had a misunderstanding. Larry thought Bob said they could do a Western-themed story, and Bob wants to do a Bible story. After some compromising, they agree to do a Western-Bible story, and thus “The Ballad of Little Joe” is born. Little Joe, played by Larry the Cucumber, is a very beloved son. One of twelve, he is favored about all the others, and for his birthday, he gets an embroidered vest. This doesn’t sit well with the brothers (played by the French peas) who only got mittens for their birthdays. Their jealousy … Continue reading →

VeggieTales — Gideon: Tuba Warrior (2006)

I’m a big fan of VeggieTales and we have most of the movies. “Gideon: Tuba Warrior” is new to us today, and I have to say, out of all the episodes, this is the one that has spoken to me the most personally. The lesson is on trusting God, and in its simple poignancy, the film truly reminded me of God’s love for all His children. First we see the story of George Mueller, a man who lived in England and ran an orphanage with his wife. They had no money of their own, but trusted God to give them … Continue reading →

Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler (2006)

I’m afraid that despite my efforts to review the VeggieTales videos in order, I’ll have to skip around a little bit. They aren’t always available in the order they were released. Today I offer you “Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler.” This video teaches us the importance of treating our friends with kindness. The first segment is called “The Asparagus of La Mancha.” Archibald Asparagus plays Don, the owner of a restaurant. He works hard every day to keep the town fed, with the help of Sancho, portrayed by Mr. Lunt. But one day they get bad news – a … Continue reading →

King George and the Ducky (2000)

When I first heard that the folks at VeggieTales were going to do the story of Bathsheba, I thought their brains must be the size of peas. How would you tell that story in a way that is appropriate for children? Well, I should have had a little more faith. They not only did it, but they did it very well. Taking their cue from the fact that there was a bath involved in the original Bible story, they created a storyline where the object of desire was a rubber duck. Larry the Cucumber plays King George, a man who … Continue reading →

Esther (2000)

With the addition of “Esther” to the VeggieTales movie lineup, we see these ordinarily cheerful vegetables take on a story that’s a little hard to recount. How would you tell the story of Esther in a way that children could relate to without getting nightmares? First, you would take a cute scallion and ask her to play Esther. Then you’d cast Pa Grape in the role of Mordecai (although how we’re supposed to believe that a grape could be a scallion’s cousin, I don’t know.) A twist here, a plot change there, and you’re good to go. The king awakens … Continue reading →

Tips for Children’s Websites

As we see more and more websites being developed specifically for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, parents have a greater responsibility of looking into each site to ensure they are safe and age-appropriate. The good news is that the majority of online websites geared toward children are extremely beneficial, teaching a child everything from counting to coloring to dancing to singing. Through online games, children can learn, thus getting a head start when it comes time to start school. As you can imagine, children’s websites are quite controversial. On one hand, you have individuals who strongly believe that children should be … Continue reading →