VeggieTales - Larryboy & the Rumor Weed

Pros: Good lesson for all ages.
Cons: You'll be humming more vegetable-themed songs for days...

When a devoutly Christian friend mentioned that VeggieTales were the only videos her kids were allowed to watch, I was skeptical. After all, my kids aren't usually the first to choose videos because they're " 'posed to be good for you!" I...

Pros: Taught examples of behaviors that are good and bad to my special needs child.
Cons: There's not enough Veggie Tales videos for every topic I need.

Last week a rumor started flying around the building about a person who works with me. He was out of town learning a new software design, but some individuals took upon themselves to create a rumor and spread it which told others that our co-worker had...

Pros: Larry Boy!, moral lessons, colorful, catchy music, more...
Cons: none

Introduction

Back in 1993 Phil Vischer and Mike Nawrocki founded Big Idea Productions. They formed this company for the purpose of promoting good values through children’s media.

They felt that if the irresponsible use of...

Pros: Entertaining stuff with a valuable lesson
Cons: Folks who hate Christians will accuse you of being the devil when you mention you let your kid watch this

Out here at Casa de HawgWyld, the Veggie Tales series is quite popular. My four-year-old son sleeps with his Larry-Boy and Junior Asparagus stuffed toys, and watches video after video that feature his favorite pack of computer-generated, talking...

Pros: Lessons on rumors (gossip)
Cons: none

Veggie Tales is a big favorite at my house. These cute little veggies with no arms are always out to teach a valuable lesson. Who would have thought they would be such a hit!

Larry-Boy saves the day and everyone is learning an important...

Pros: Great story, good moral
Cons: No theme song!!

I remember the first time I heard about Vegetales I thought the whole idea sounded totally ridiculous. I mean, most kids won't eat vegetables, why would they watch them? Well, one viewing and I was hooked! These videos are great! The characters are...

Pros: Teaches, entertains and appeals to both kids and adults!
Cons: Where's Bob the Tomato?

I'm a member of a family of Veggie Tales fans. Who can resist Larry the Cucumber, Alfred the Asparagus, Mayor Madame Blueberry and all the rest of the citizens of Bumblyburg? The quirky characters, the silly songs, the wholesome story lines...what's not...

Pros: Great animation, witty storytelling, morals without preachiness
Cons: Slight guilt when eating cucumbers

Oh, the trials continue in Bumbleyburg, but never fear, good citizen! Larry Boy, heroic alter ego of Larry the Cucumber will save the day!

That's right, Cucumber. If you haven't heard of Veggie Tales, you need to get out of your cave more...

Pros: Great story, great values
Cons: Where's Bob? Can't he have a slightly bigger part? : )

"You better watch out for the Rumor Weed" was the line my son sang for months!! It was a preview for the much anticipated new Veggie Tales video. "Coming in February 2000". I can honestly say it worth waiting for. This story is a...

Pros: Great song!
Cons: No silly songs with Larry.

Larry Boy has done it again! Saved the city from yet another giant terrorist! We just purchased Larry Boy and the Rumor weed. Now, we love Veggie Tales, but the Rumor weed has stuck in our heads for days.

This is a delightful story of...

Pros: Fun action adventure superhero style VeggieTales spin-off with Larry-Boy
Cons: May be a little scary for the really young VeggieTales fans

This is not a normal VeggieTales episode at all. It is more of a spin-off. This episode features Larry the Cucumber as the Larry-Boy superhero with plungers on his head. Larry-Boy is not the smartest superhero, but he is overall brave and does manage ...

Pros: A great story
Cons: Took my son a few months to like it.

My 20 month old son LOVES Bob. If you don't know who the heck Bob is-he's the tomato on Veggie Tales. He also likes Larry but he can't say his name,yet. We must have watched The End of Silliness a million times before he began to sit through the Rumor...

Pros: Positive moral teaching
Cons: Vegetables as characters could be a draw back for many

I feel that with all of the negative television shows on for children today it sure does not hurt to have my child watch a show that teaches him morals. I want my child to grow up with morals and respect for life.

Many of the television shows...

Pros: great way to learn a lesson
Cons: none

Larry Boy and the Rumor Weed is another Veggie Tales success. My children 9 and 4 really like Veggie Tales. My husband and I like them because they each teach a valuable lesson with strong biblical references.

But even the kids in my home...

Pros: teaches while entertaining
Cons: only 30 minutes, wish it was an hour

This is a movie for the whole family. I have an eleven year old son and a three year old daughter. They both love this Veggie Tales video. It promotes excellent moral value and has very catchy music that I find myself singing right along with my...