Summer might almost be over, but there are still a few weeks left to squeeze in a road trip or two, which means you might be wondering how to pass a few hours in the car. Break out the DVD player and get ready to learn with Spy House Productions and Gundersen Entertainment's recent release of Owlegories™ Vol. 3 – The Fire, The Duck, and The Seasons. Each episode is packed with fun ways to learn even more ways that God touches our lives every day and speaks to us through his beautiful creations in nature. No matter how young or old you are, these cute little owls can teach you to see the signs of God's love all around us and remember how special He thinks we are. With a special guest appearance from Uncle Sy of Duck Dynasty fame, Owlegories™ Vol. 3 – The Fire, TheDuck, and The Seasons is sure to give your little ones tons of fun and keep them busy while you keep your eyes on the road. Happy viewing!
For more information, visit www.owlegories.com
So...you're looking at the calendar and scratching your head about what the Easter Bunny might have up his sleeve this year when it's time to fill the baskets. Amazingly enough, the lovely people at Spy House Productions and Gundersen Entertainment have released Owlegories™ Vol. 2 – The Ant, The Fruit, and The Butterfly for your little one's viewing pleasure, which means that you won't have to resort to mountains of candy to keep the fun going. In fact, even if everyone's so hopped up on a sugar high that you think they'll never settle down again, this sweet little DVD will capture their attention and hold it, which means that you'll get some peace and quiet while they're learning some really cool ways that God's love is mirrored all throughout His marvelous creation and how we can carry out His plan for our lives. Watch the episodes with them for a reminder of your own––sometimes, no matter how old we are, we all need to take a childlike perception of things to get grounded. So sit down and take a lesson from the cute little owls who make up the cast of characters in these inspirational animated videos...and don't forget to share the chocolate bunnies.
For more information, visit www.owlegories.com
I recently had the pleasure of getting to watch the premier DVD for a new computer-animated Christian children's series called Owlegories, which features s cute little group of pint-sized owls under the very wise tutelage of a professorial owl, who sends them on a series of field-trip-like adventures in search of things like seeds and leaves and other things found in nature, all of which teach them ways to relate those very things to God and his impact on our lives. The characters are cute, and I have no doubt that they'll easily become a household favorite!
Owlegories™ Vol. 1: The Sun, The Seed, and The Water can be found at Walmart, LifeWay, Family Christian Stores, and local Christian bookstores. For more info, visit www.owlegories.com
Makes a great stocking stuffer!!!!
The holiday season is getting into full swing, which means not only gift-giving, but travel time. And, for those of you out there with children, both of those provide the perfect opportunity to hit the DVDs...Here are a few view-worthy picks from the creative minds behind the Veggie Tales––
VeggieTales: The League of Incredible Vegetables
It was a bright and sunny day in Bumblyburg until Dr. Flurry came to town...This chillin' villain wants to freeze the entire city in fear! A job like this is too big for LarryBoy to handle alone, so he turns to "The League of Incredible Vegetables" for help! Thingamabob (Bob the Tomato), S-Cape (Mr. Lunt), Vogue (Petunia Rhubarb), and Ricochet (Junior Asparagus) are up for the task but find that their own fears could land them in Dr. Flurry's deep freeze! Will they remember to turn to the One who is bigger than all their fears before the whole town ends up on ice? Find out in this heroic new VeggieTales episode with a lesson in handling fear!
CollectionVeggieTales: The Ultimate Christmas
This awesome set contains VeggieTales’ entire Christmas collection. Now your family can enjoy classic holiday shows The Toy That Saved Christmas, which teaches your children a lesson in giving; The Star of Christmas, an illustration in how to love; Saint Nicholas, a fun story in joyful giving; It's a Meaningful Life, a wonderful lesson in being content; and The Little Drummer Boy, a story about hope, love, and forgiveness. Keep everyone singing after the stories are over with the VeggieTales: Christmas Sing-along Songs DVD and 25 Favorite Christmas Songs! CD.
For more info on both, visit http://www.veggietales.com/
Got a guppy in the family? Check out these new goggles for kids from Aqua Sphere––the Seal Kid and Vista Jr. Swim Masks come in great, fun colors that offer fantastic protection for little eyes in the pool and at the beach. Made in Italy, Aqua Sphere goggles have special Plexisol lenses with scratch-resistant coating, 100% UVA and UVB protection; easy-adjust buckle system; and 180-degree visibility. The silicone goggles have a watertight fit and easy-adjust buckles that make them soft and comfortable...Visit http://www.aquasphereswim.com/us/
Make fun of your food! Check out the new online recipe book, A Very Veggie World. Culinary artist Clare Crespo partnered with Country Crock to create fun, whimsical recipes where veggies look and taste delicious. Available now via free download at www.averyveggieworld.com, the cookbook is organized by the colors of the rainbow and features 25 imaginative veggie recipe creations, from squash “Hippo Dip” to delicious sweet potato “Bear Paws.” Each recipe is paired with beautiful full-page imagery, family-friendly veggie and nutrition tips, and quick shortcuts and links to other favorite recipes.
And speaking of veggies...Need to keep the little ones busy while you tackle your to-do list? Feed their brains and tickle their funny bones with these great new DVDs!
VeggieTales: The Penniless Princess—God’s Little Girl: Sweet Sarah Crew has everything a little girl could want––a loving family, lots of friends and a closet full of frilly dresses! But when life takes a turn and Sarah goes from riches to rags, will she realize that her true worth lies not in what she has, but what she has in her heart? Find out in this inspiring new story from VeggieTales that reminds kids who they are in God’s eyes. For more info, visit http://www.veggietales.com/
Angelina Ballerina: Dreams Do Come True: It’s a dream come true! When Angelina Ballerina wins the Mouseland Herald’s "Big Dreams Do Come True" competition and a place in the Metroquefort Ballet Junior Dance Company, she must make a big decision: Will she leap at the opportunity to become a prima ballerina or shine on at Camembert Academy with the support of her friends and family? Join Angelina as she discovers what matters most to any young mouseling in this heartwarming dancing and singing, must-see musical movie spectacular! For more info, visit http://www.angelinaballerina.com/
Got a little rugrat in your life? Keep 'em busy during a long car (or plane) trip...or even so you can have a little down-time. Pop in a DVD like one of these and rest assured that what they're watching is fun and educational.
Opposite Day
Opposites attract, especially when there’s fun and good friends involved! Join Barney and his friends for exciting adventures and games in Barney: All About Opposites ($14.98)! Come along as everyone’s favorite big purple dino teaches about the opposites that we see around us every day, including stop and go, hot and cold, big and small! Everyone helps Baby Bop understand concepts like up and down; in and out; and high and low. Hey Diddle Diddle, the kids see that they can be big or little, but it’s what’s inside that counts! Then join in as Barney and his friends have a cool time on a hot day in a pretend winter-summer wonderland learning about hot and cold! There's always Tee-rrific teaching and fun when big dinos and small friends are around!
Sharpen Your Pencils...
Thomas and his engine friends are taking you right to the head of the class in Thomas & Friends: Schoolhouse Delivery ($14.98). School’s in session, and there are important lessons to be learned on the Island of Sodor. Diesel gets a hero’s welcome when he makes a Really Useful delivery to the schoolhouse. Percy gets a lesson in responsibility after he runs into trouble trying to be like the bigger engines! Henry gets trained in how to handle health and safety emergencies, and Hiro teaches Thomas about his happy homeland. Join the Steam Team for a bright journey to the Head of the Class!
