VeggieTales movies teach kids valuable biblical lessons through fun animated stories starring their favorite Veggie pals. The movies help kids learn how to apply scriptural lessons to real life, and the episodes generally end with a scripture summarizing the moral of the story. But, you don't have to be really religious to enjoy the tales, they generally just teach a universally good lesson through stories, often based on famous tales like The Wizard of Oz, told by silly vegetables. Here are some of the recent VeggieTales titles available:
1. VeggieTales: The Penniless Princess
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The Penniless Princess presents an inspiring story about Sara Crewe, a little girl who goes from riches to rags but never forgets that she is God's little princess. She treats everyone with love, no matter what, and her charitable attitude inspires many others along the way. Through all of her trials, she remembers to have faith that things will work out according to God's plan. The movie features a funny "Silly Song" that will have kids and their parents ROFL. (NR, recommended for ages 2+)
2. Veggie Tales: Pistachio - The Little Boy That Woodn't
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Gelato carves a puppet boy out of a Pistachio tree log. To his happy surprise, the puppet magically becomes a real boy, and Gelato names his new son, Pistachio. Eager to teach his son all the important things he needs to know, Gelato begins to give Pistachio wise advise and tell him about the world. Pistachio, however, has his own plans in mind. The story presents a beautifully animated and fun take on Pinocchio and delivers a similar moral to viewing kids about the importance of listening to your parents (NR, recommended for ages 4+).
3. VeggieTales: Silly Little Thing Called Love
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Great for Valentine's time or any time, VeggieTales: Silly Little Thing Called Love features our veggie friends in three sweet and entertaining tales about loving our neighbor, thinking of others, and being thankful:
- "The Story of Fibber-O-Loo": Based on the Parable of the Good Samaritan this tale tells about a poor veggie whose fellow shoe hat-wearing countryman wouldn't help him out of a jam.
- "Duke and the Great Pie War": In his effort to win the heart of sweet Princess Petunia, Duke realizes that true love is thinking of others first.
- "Loving God": Madame Blueberry is obsessed with stuff. But, she learns that all of her stuff cannot bring her happiness -- only God's love can.
4. VeggieTales: An Easter Carol
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In An Easter Carol, a music box angel comes to greedy Uncle Ebenezzer Nezzer to help him realize the true meaning of Easter. Easter isn't just about plastic eggs, but Uncle Nezzer doesn't seem to get it. Uncle Nezzer sees the error in his thinking through visits to the past, present and future, and in the end, this story reminds all that Easter is about celebrating the wonderful hope that mankind enjoys because of Jesus and His resurrection. (NR, ages 2+)
5. The Pirates Who Don't Do Anything - A VeggieTales Movie
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There's trouble on the high seas way back in the 17th-century. The good king's evil pirate brother, Robert the Terrible, has taken Prince Alexander hostage and is after Princess Eloise. Thankfully, although the king is away, he has not left his children completely defenseless. Eloise uses her father's mystical "Helpseeker" to call for some heroes to come and save the day. When three hapless heroes - Sedgewick (Played by VeggieTales character Mr. Lunt), a spineless grape named George (Played by Pa Grape) and a fearful cucumber named Elliot (Played by Larry the Cucumber) - show up, everyone must undergo a test of faith and character as they figure out how to save themselves and each other. (Rated G, ages 3+)
6. Jonah: A Veggie Tales Movie
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A kids' version of the story of the biblical prophet Jonah, this VeggieTales movie helps kids understand important things about Jonah's story. Why did God make him teach the people of Ninevah? What happened when Jonah tried to flee from his responsibility? Watch as Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and their Veggie friends incorporate silly songs and humor into this famous story about mercy and love. (Rated G, ages 4+)
7. VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella
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Minnesota Cuke -- children's museum curator and part-time detective - starred in the great VeggieTales movie Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush (Compare prices) and is now back in VeggieTales: Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Noah's Umbrella. The adventure features kids' favorite veggies in a tale that teaches kids the importance of being confident and doing the right thing, even if others might laugh at you. The engaging story presents this biblical lesson in a way that is silly and fun for kids, with a few clever lines thrown in for adults as well. (NR, ages 3+)
8. VeggieTales: Tomato Sawyer & Huckleberry Larry's Big River Rescue
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Should I help a person in need, even if it might require me to sacrifice something or endure some measure of hardship myself? Tom the tomato and Larry Cucumber help kids find the answer to this question through a humorous and thoughtful story loosely based on the famous characters Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. Tomato Sawyer (Tom) and Huckleberry Larry learn a lot about themselves and have a great adventure as they help a giant gourd named "Little Jimmy" escape from his mean boss. (NR, recommended for ages 3+)
9. Veggie Tales: The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's
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The Wonderful Wizard of Ha's is a funny spoof on The Wizard of Oz and is also a take on the story of the prodigal son. Darby (Jr. Asparagus) leaves his father's farm on a journey to an amusement park where life is sure to be a lot more fun. He meets friends along the way -- tin man, scarecrow and lion -- and finally reaches his glorious destination, but things aren't so happy when he runs out of money. What will he do now? Silly songs and fun characters create an over-the-rainbow adventure that kids will love. (NR, age 3+)
10. VeggieTales: Abe and the Amazing Promise
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The Abe and the Amazing Promise DVD contains two tales which illustrate two different ways in which patience is a virtue. In the title story, Bob the Tomato interviews Abraham and Sarah to help a young friend learn a little about patience. The story of Abraham and Sarah's long wait for a son is brought to life in a silly yet valuable rendition for kids. The second story, "Blunders in Boo-Boo-Ville," relates a pertinent and well-told tale of an inventor, Jaques (Larry the Cucumber), who is always in too much of a rush to do the job right. Jaques learns that taking his time and making sure to do things correctly results in inventions that actually work! (NR, recommended for ages 3+)
11. Veggie Tales: Saint Nicholas - A Story of Joyful Giving
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In this holiday film from Big Idea, Saint Nicholas: A Story of Joyful Giving, our veggie pals learn about the true joy of giving as Larry tells a story about a little boy named Nicholas who discovers the joy of giving and changes Christmas forever. Even when giving was banned by a selfish leader, Nicholas sneaks gifts to those in need -- think socks and chimneys! This fabulous holiday family adventure will have everyone in a giving mood. (NR, ages 2+)
