{Giveaway at the end- don’t miss it!!}
We know music. We are a family of musicians and know full well the power music has to not only soothe the savage beast (and we’ve got some savage ones, let me tell you), but also to aid in learning, and bring joy to a home.
So when the opportunity came up to review the CD companion to the amazing “What’s in the Bible?” DVD’s, I jumped at the chance. After all, our minivan CD-changer needed some new songs, and we could all (mom included!) use a humorous, but chock-full-of-truth refresher on some Bible facts.
What is “What’s in the Bible?”
Remember Veggie Tales? How could you forget? My older two kids were Veggie Tales fanatics, and even now that they are older, they enjoy taking out a story to watch with the younger ones and learning about character traits, and God’s love for us.
“What’s in the Bible?” is a new series of DVD’s by Veggie Tales creator Phil Vischer, but this time the series is full of biblical meat and potatoes. The DVD’s take us through the entire Bible (the Old Testament in 8 Dvd’s- 16 episodes- is currently complete) with a cast of hilariously memorable characters (in the form of puppets, animation, flannel graph and even Phil himself) who tell the stories, sing songs, explain characters’ actions, and tie in everything to God’s bigger picture.
The website is a treasure trove of teaching materials and games. There is a new area for study guides to use in your family, Bible flashcards, a section for coloring pages, crafts and games, and a kids area with biographies of each puppet character and featured videos. There’s even a church edition with curriculum included!
What we love best about “What’s in the Bible?” {The Songs}
Adults, big kids, and little kids alike can learn from, share, and discuss these episodes and songs. I wasn’t sure how my twelve-year-old son would like the DVD’s or CD, but he is often the most vocal about wanting to watch or listen. He also has come to me with questions in direct response to something he learned by watching or listening.
They are biblically-sound. And the promise of God’s coming rescue is woven throughout the Old Testament episodes, which I love.
It certainly doesn’t hurt that the songs and dialogue are hysterical. The song about Leviticus is my (and my oldest son’s) favorite, and when is anything about Leviticus anyone’s favorite anything?? The kids quote the shows and CD incessantly. It is common to hear an interchange like this in our home:
“Well, actually, I tried to sell you once.”
“You sold me?”
“It was just to the neighbors…I got you back!”
“You sold me?”
{Yay for Clive and Ian! They were discussing Joseph and his brothers…Well, you just have to listen for yourself!}
For us, the CD is the perfect extension, allowing us to take the characters and stories with us in the car or into rooms where there is no TV.
The songs are catchy and lyrics are clever. Anyone who remembers the perfectly silly lyrics in the “Silly Songs” that Larry the Cucumber sang will appreciate the subtle turns of a phrase in the “What’s in the Bible?” song CD. And if you never knew Veggie Tales, be prepared to listen closely and laugh along with your kids.
The CD goes up through the book of Judges (which means there may be another CD coming!!) My kids have been asking for the rest of the DVD’s and I’m sure adding another CD to our family repertoire will be next on the list.
Here is a video of my kids singing the incredibly chatty theme song. They pretty much had the whole thing memorized, and were thrilled when I suggested we make a video for this review. You might not catch every word, but you can get the feel for the energy and integrity of these songs. (And my kids are cute, so that’s an added bonus!)
Win a free video OR CD!
We will have TWO winners!
I happen to have an extra, unopened “What’s in the Bible?” DVD #1 to share with a lucky reader, and WITB has offered to give away a CD of “The Songs” as well! Woohoo!
To enter, simply leave a comment telling me what Bible story or character is your favorite. For extra entries you can:
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Please leave a comment for each entry. This giveaway will be open until Wednesday, July 11 at 9pm.
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I received this CD for the purpose of review and am being compensated for the time it took to do so. I only give honest opinions here, and choose to review things that I would use in my home and with my children anyway. If you’d like more information, check my disclosure page.
