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Kid Vids: Entertaiment

  • Enough Already!
    Roseberry Media
    Ages 2-6, approx 30 minutes

    In the tradition of Fiddler on the Roof, this culturally based folk tale combines cartoon animation with lively Klezmer music, a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor, and a lasting lesson in values. It's the story of a poor farmer, affectionately known as "Schmooze," with a boisterous family whose desires exceed their modest means. Schmooze seeks out the town "Rebbe," whose seemingly ridiculous advice, when followed, eventually reveals the heart of the matter. The moral, nearly lost in our society, is that of being grateful for what we have. Primo entertainment!

    Available from Soundwrite at 1-800-976-8639.
    $15.95 + S&H
     
  • Veggie Tales Video Series
    Big Idea Productions
    Ages Preschool to Preteen, approx. 30 minutes each

    You might as well start rolling your eyes right now: a musical video series featuring animated vegetables  might sound ridiculous, but as it happens they're outstanding. Using state of the art computer animation, sophisticated, contemporary humor, and catchy original musical numbers, Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber lead children through stories and dilemmas that teach values for today. There's nothing preachy about them; they are hilarious and even slightly irreverent at times ("Can God squirt slime out of His ear?"), yet they address day-to-day problems children face, like peer pressure and anger. Each video includes a letter from a viewer, a related story (about half the videos use Bible stories), and a short break (e.g.: "Silly Songs with Larry: If my lips ever left my mouth...") Titles include Where's God When I'm Scared (Daniel in the Lion's Den, retold with rumba rhythm and pizzazz), Dave and the Giant Pickle (David and Goliath), and Larry-Boy and The Fib From Outer Space. One of the best things going!

    Available from most retailers where children's videos are sold or visit
    www.bigidea.com.
     

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