Saturday, March 9, 2013

Veggie Tales DVD The Little House That Stood ~ The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders, Review ~*~ and Give-Away Copy Available


This time Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and friends come together to share the parable of 'The Wise and Foolish Builders' from Matthew 7 in their version, The Little House That Stood!

This DVD teaches a lesson in making good choices and also features a Veggie retelling of the classic Humpty Dumpty story "The Good Egg of Gooseville." When you go to their website, please be sure to check out all the amazing resources they have too - a discussion guide for parents, coloring pages, trailer, and more!
In addition to receiving my copy of the DVD to review, is this offer I know you won't want to miss!
"I will have another copy for you to use as a give-away on your site!"
So sign up below under my Comments with your e-mail address abc[at]defgh[dot]com ~ I will contact the winner for mailing information to have the DVD sent directly. This is my first Veggie Tales®. I know, amazing, lol. I was aware of them through the little soft toys and DVDs dear neighbor children have, but have not watched an episode before. So here is a first impression from a first viewer: First and foremost ~ connected with veggies instead of sweets!


Quick Overview

When three little pigs stroll into town looking for building contractors, they meet one with a plan - and two without a clue. Larry the Cucumber builds with hay and Mr. Lunt with bricks. Only Bob the Tomato follows plans from the Master Builder's Handbook. Each pig is particular, but are their choices good ones?

Starring all of your favorite VeggieTales® characters, The Little House That Stood is a parable of the wise and foolish builders that turns the story of the three little pigs on its head! The Wise Pig Built His House Upon the Rock! When the Three Little Pigs roll into Cabbageville looking to build some new houses, they meet one builder with a plan and two without a clue! Larry builds with hay, Mr. Lunt with bricks, but only Bob builds his houses on a firm foundation - following the wise plans from the Master Builder's Handbook!" Will the Little Piggies make the right choices when it comes to building their houses - and their lives - on solid ground? Find out in this parable that shows kids when they follow God's blueprints, they can stand strong when the storms come!

Here's our intermission happy "Silly Song"!




Plus, the bonus story The Good Egg of Gooseville reveals what happened before Humpty Dumpty cracked!

Ever wonder what happened before Humpty cracked? Find out in this very Veggie retelling of the classic Humpty Dumpty story "The Good Egg of Gooseville" where we learn that a good neighbor always "lends a little hand" to those in need.

The Little House That Stood DVD

My Review

Remember me mentioning my dear neighbor children? One thing I see them enjoying is the rug their daddy drew into a neighborhood with roads and buildings to maneuver their cars and park them. I thoroughly enjoyed the up and down aisles chase in the building store and know it will be identified within child's play. Another thing that stood out to me was the bricks appearing to be solid and secure. Without a Firm Foundation, nothing put above it will stand ~ nothing haphazardly placed because of laziness or wanting to get it done quickly to go on to something else. Earthly materials not standing up under pressure.

The DVD starts out with write-in's from two viewers. One child wanted fairy tales/nursery rhymes and a parent wanting a clear visual story of a parable for children. I liked that in the DVD a character said he knew of a "pair of bulls" once.

In the second story, wait until you get to the end and find out what the "pour-age" does for Humpty! All of these Mother Goose ~ the goose that is somebody's mother ~ characters are coming for help from their town's mayor, who is overwhelmed with the need to see to his own. He turns a little hard-boiled until he gets up on the wall and see's what needs to be done to work together in a neighborhood. Then he is able to lead and delegate rather than trying to do it all on his own. There is a good example at the end of blame and taking responsibility for one's own actions that family's will be able to discuss together. Good conversation opener on seeing needs, helping each other, and doing what we are able to do.




Product Description

Release Date: March 5, 2013 ~ Perfect for Easter!
Featuring the new Silly Song: Happy Tooth Day
NTSC, the video system or standard used in North America and most of South America
5.1 Surround Sound
Running Time: Approx. 49 min.

Other Bonus Features Include:
Behind the Scenes with Big Idea
History of Mother Goose
English and Spanish Subtitles
Discussion Guide
and more!
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