Resource: Animated Stories of the Bible
Description: Familiar stories come alive for children with “Disney-style” animation. Each story is 30-minutes in length with photo-copiable activity pages. Each title is available in DVD or vhs tape format.
(V2270) Animated Stories: The King is Born
(V2271) Animated Stories: John the Baptist
(V2275) Animated Stories: Saul of Tarsus
(V2279) Animated Stories: The Kingdom of Heaven
(V2280) Animated Stories: Treasures in Heaven
(V2281) Animated Stories: The Ministry of Paul
(V2560) Animated Stories: Moses
(V2561) Animated Stories: Samuel the Boy Prophet
(V2562) Animated Stories: Ruth
(V2563) Animated Stories: Esther
(V2564) Animated Stories: Jesus, The Son of God
(V2908) Animated Stories: Abraham and Issac
(V2927) Animated Stories: David and Goliath
(V2928) Animated Stories: Daniel
(V2929) Animated Stories: Joseph in Egypt
(V2930) Animated Stories: Joseph's Reunion
(V3575) Animated Stories: Greatest is the Least
(V3576) Animated Stories: Bread From Heaven
(V3577) Animated Stories: The Lost is Found
(V3687) Animated Stories: Lazarus Lives
(V3812) Animated Stories: The Lord's Prayer
(V3813) Animated Stories: Lord, I Believe
(V4032) Animated Stories: Elisha
(V4033) Animated Stories: Elijah
(V4034) Animated Stories: Solomon
(V4035) Animated Stories: The Messiah Comes!
(D4131) Animated Stories: Worthy is the Lamb
(D4132) Animated Stories: Messiah Comes, The
(D4134) Animated Stories: Built Upon the Rock
(D4172) Animated Stories: Signs of the Times
Resource: Penguins
Description: From the creators of Veggie Tales, this hilarious new series if filled with fun,
flightless birds and biblical values.
(D4204) Penguins: The Amazing Carnival of Complaining
What starts out as a leisurely trip to an amusing carnival turns out to be
anything but leisurely or amusing. Then again, Uncle Blobb's Amazing
Carnival of Complaining is not your everyday theme park. Will Uncle Blobb
succeed in his diabolical intergalactic real estate scheme? Will Jason and the
(D4205) Penguins: The Cheating Scales of Bullamanka
Foul Play is afoot on Space Base Bullamanka, where the conniving Lizard
King has defeated the kindly Bandicoot King in a bizarre game called Squid-
Tac-Toad. But, did he play by the rules? Now, Michelle must beat the
Lizard King at his own game before her penguin friends are sent down the
gurglar." In this wild adventure filled with Red Naped lbs and Yellow-
Capped Whopper Dingys, MICHELLE learns why God likes it when we all
play by the rules.
(D4197) Penguins: Runaway Pride at Kilowatt Station
Description: Michelle and the Penguins get involved in a mission to restore a light beacon before a ship crashes into a cosmic reef. From Big Idea productions, the makers of Veggie Tales, this animated series is a fast-paced children's series with a Christian message.
Resource: (D4206) Pocahontas
Description: True to the spirit of a great Disney classic, this extraordinary film bursts with music, adventure and colorful fun from "Just Around The Riverbend"! Along the edgewaters of Virginia, Pocahontas, the free-spirited daughter of Chief Powhatan, watches as a mysterious shipload of English settlers arrives, led by the greedy Governor Ratcliffe and the courageous Captain John Smith. Along with her playful pals, Meeko, a mischievous raccoon, and feisty hummingbird, Flit, Pocahontas develops a strong friendship with Captain Smith. But when tensions mount between their two very different cultures, Pocahontas seeks the lively wisdom of Grandmother Willow to help her find a way for everyone to live together in peace.
Resource: (D4207) Chadder's Adventures: Chadder's Island Adventure
Description: Discover how Jesus' love flows with Chadder Chipmunk and friends. Chadder finds himself on Adventure Island, a reality TV show where contestants are stranded on a deserted island for one week. As if zany contestants and impossible challenges aren't enough, the castaways discover that there's a volcano on the island… and it's about to erupt! (30 min.)
Resource: Jesus Stories
Description: These colorful, live-action videos for children bring to life Jesus' teaching and healing and caring. Using humor and emotion, they provide a fresh approach to Bible study. Each video is divided into two to three, 7-minute segments, includes guide.
(V1005) Jesus Stories: Jesus Heals
Description: Blind Bartimaeus
Zacchaeus
(V1006) Jesus Stories: Jesus Cares
The Woman Forgiven
(V1007) Jesus Stories: Jesus Teaches
Description: The Lost Coin
The Good Samaritan
The Log and the Speck
Resource: (V1193) Legacy For Effrain
Description: This video shows the Heifer Project; families and communities working in partnership to help children live healthy and full lives. (19 min.)
Resource: (V198) Rainbow War
Description: This award winning video tells a modern day parable about differences in people. The cities of Yellow, and Blue, invade the Red City armed with their most horrible weapons--paint. A slapstick paint war ensues, and a rich new rainbow of colors brings the revelation that exclusion was not nearly as beautiful. (20 min.)
Resource: Our Dwelling Place
Description: Fully animated series starring a group of children who travel back to the days of Jesus to relate his life and ministry to the contemporary problems they are dealing with.
(V2092) Our Dwelling Place: Birth of Jesus
Description: Baby Cheeks has no gift to give her friends for their birthday. Through the telling of the story of the birth of Jesus she learns about the valuable gift of love, which is the best gift of all to give to a friend.
(V2085) Our Dwelling Place: Jesus Our Teacher
Description: Baby Cheeks has a bad day where everything she does is wrong. Through some important stories in the Bible, Baby Cheeks realizes that God's love extends to everyone, even herself at he very worst. The Bible stories featured include; The Prodigal Son, Zaccheus, Healing at Bethesada, and Jesus Feeds 5,000.
(V2084) Our Dwelling Place: Jesus the Son of God
Description: The dog Waldo, that belongs to the children of Our Dwelling Place, has caused trouble in the neighborhood. Through some very interesting stories about early events in the life of Jesus the kids learn that all of us are children of God, even grumpy Miss Dill.
Resource: Adventures in Odyssey
Description: These animated adventure stories are about a young boy named Dylan, who, along with his friends, ends up learning some valuable lessons about what it takes to be a good friend. The episodes take place in the town of Odyssey where Dylan interacts with a kindly old inventor named Dr. Whittaker. Each video is 30 minutes in length.
(V2107) Adventures in Odyssey: A Fine Feathered Frenzy
Description: Dylan parrot-sits for a neighbor and the parrot flies out the door! Through the process of finding the bird, Dylan discovers the importance of taking responsibility for one's own actions in this thrilling adventure story.
(V2090) Adventures in Odyssey: A Flight to the Finish
Description: Initial feelings of self-centeredness and greed give way to forgiveness and caring for one another.
(V2150) Adventures in Odyssey: Electric Christmas
Description: During a seasonal time of getting stuff you want, the message of giving something away that has value to you will ring out loud and clear.
(V2196)Adventures in Odyssey: Go West Young Man
Description: Keeping one's promise to a commitment is the message in this episode.
(V2816) Adventures in Odyssey: Knight Travelers
Description: What really matters in life is the theme for this story.
(V2106) Adventures in Odyssey: Once Upon an Avalanche
Description: The children of Odyssey learn the importance of kindness and love while on a
snow skiing vacation.
(V2108) Adventures in Odyssey: Shadow of a Doubt
Description: This episode teaches children the importance of faith and friendship.
(V2603) Adventures in Odyssey: Someone to Watch Over Me
Description: Dylan must rely on faith to escape the relentless pursuit of some bad guys.
(V2109) Adventures in Odyssey: Star Quest
Description: Dylan and Sal learn a valuable lesson in jealousy and friendship in this episode.
(V2912) Adventures in Odyssey: Twist in Time
Description: Children will learn about the consequences of disobedience from the experiences of the characters in this story.
(V3224) Adventures in Odyssey: Baby Daze
Description: A baby shows up on the doorstep of Whit's End. Combine that surprise with a wild robot on the loose and the adventure becomes a study in the value of human life verses science.
(V3044) Adventures in Odyssey: Stranger Among Us
Description: Connie and Dylan get so caught up in a mystery movie that suddenly everyone they meet looks suspicious to them. The misguided children learn about the power of things they put into their minds.
Resource: (V2121) Living God's Way
Description: The six stories on this tape will introduce children to bible stories from the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Each story is approximately 5-minutes in length:
Resource: (V2206) Good Samaritan, The
Description: The animated story of a man being rescued by a stranger, teaching the characters, Sarah and Miguel, practical lessons for everyday living.
Resource: Veggie Tales
Description: Computer animated vegetables, Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, teach children a biblical perspective on handling life's ups and downs. Each video is 30-minutes in length.
(V2233) Veggie Tales: Where's God When I'm Scared?
Description: Session one: Tales From the Crisper--Jr. Asparagus watches a Frankencelery movie that is too scary for him and he learns that God is bigger than anything he might be afraid of. (15 min.) Session two: Daniel and the Lion's Den--The Veggie Tale characters stage a musical of the classic Bible story. (15 min.)
(V2234) Veggie Tales: God Wants Me to Forgive Them?!?
Description: Session one: The Grapes of Wrath--Some cranky grapes make fun of Jr. Asparagus and as the plot thickens we wonder if anybody knows what seventy times seven is and will Jr. be able to forgive them? (15 min.) Session two: Larry Lagoon--A three hour boat tour takes a turn for the worse when Larry crashes into an uncharted tropical island. Can Skipper Bob forgive Larry for making such a blunder? (15 min.)
(V2235) Veggie Tales: Are You My Neighbor?
Description: Session one: The Story of Flibber-o-loo--The parable of the Good Samaritan is brought to life with the veggie characters.(15 min.) Session two: The Gourds Must Be Crazy!!--Jr. Asparagus and the crew of the USS Applepies boldly go where no vegetable has gone before. The crew learns that loving your neighbor means appreciating differences instead of making fun of them. (15 min.)
(V2355) Veggie Tales: Rack, Shack and Benny
Description: Paralleling the Biblical story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego the workers at the chocolate factory decide to go do what is right instead of being pressured to follow orders from the company president, Nebby K. Nezzer.
(V2466) Veggie Tales: Dave and the Giant Pickle
Description: Larry the cucumber learns that the "real him" is already unique and wonderful.
(V2576) Veggie Tales: The Toy That Saved Christmas
Description: The owner of the toy factory announces in his TV commercials that "Christmas is when you get stuff!" Everyone in Dinkletown is convinced he is right until the story of Christ's birth is read from the Bible.
(V2910) Veggie Tales: Josh and the Big Wall
Description: Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber lead an all-star vegetable cast in this hilarious retelling of Joshua and the battle at Jericho.
(V2742) Veggie Tales: Larry Boy and the Fib From Outer Space
Description: Jr. Asparagus accidentally breaks his father's favorite bowling plate. Rather than confess, he allows a strange visitor to talk him into telling a lie. As the fib gets out of hand, the visitor grows until it is a 30 foot monster! Children will get a visual image of the little white lie that can get out of hand.Child:
(D4202) Veggie Tales: Esther, The Girl Who Became Queen
The King needs a new queen, and Esther has been chosen! But She's about to find out that being queen is going to take more courage than she ever imagined!
(D4203) Veggie Tales: Duke and the Great Pie War
Description: Just Do it! Meet sweet Princess Petunia as she joins Bob and Larry and the VeggieTales gang in this delightful tale inspired by the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi!
Resource: StoryKeepers
Description: Stories of first century Christians come alive through the experiences of some young orphaned children and a kindly elderly couple. With each new adventure, there is reflection to the time Jesus healed, taught and loved the people, as a means of encouragement in the midst of the current turmoil. (30-min.)
(V2467) StoryKeepers: Breakout!
Description: A hair-raising rescue occurs when Ben and the children save Cyrus from Roman soldiers. You will see and hear Jesus as he feeds the 5,000, showing kindness to Zacchaeus, and raised Jairus' daughter from the dead.
(V2468) StoryKeepers: Raging Waters
Description: The children are caught smuggling stories of Jesus being baptized, calming the stormy sea, and healing the madman.
(V2469) StoryKeepers: Catacomb Rescue
Description: During the daring rescue attempt from Roman captivity, the children hear some of the parables told by Jesus.
(V2600) StoryKeepers: Ready, Aim, Fire!
Description: As the children flee from Caesar's wrath, they are told the stories of Jesus healing the man's withered hand, bringing sight to blind Bartimaeus, and interaction with his disciples.
(V2601) StoryKeepers: Sink or Swim
Description: Trapped on the galley of a slave ship, the group finds encouragement from the parable of the Pharisee and sinner, and the house built on sand.
(V2602) StoryKeepers: Starlight Escape
Description: While waiting for a broken wagon wheel to be repaired, the children gather around the campfire to hear the story of the birth of Jesus.
(V3860) Story Keepers: Captured
Description: Animated story that takes a glimpse into the year A.D. 64. Cyrus finally gets the chance to become a big star, but when the abused slaves of his new "friend" revolt, Cyrus finds himself trapped and desperate. Can love redeem the ungrateful Cyrus like it does the prodigal son in Jesus' parable?
Resource: (V2635) Grandma's Bread
Description: After a young boy's grandmother dies, his parents learn to prepare her special Easter bread together for the boy's first communion celebration. This is a wonderful video for parents to share with children who are asking about Holy Communion. (17-min)
Resource: (V3063) Greater Love
Description: A brother and sister love each other, but they don't often show it. After a typical sibling argument the brother is injured in a traffic accident. It is up to the sister to give the blood that her brother needs to help him survive. Innocently she believes that giving her blood away will result in her death, but she keeps it to herself until after she gives the blood and asks, "When will I die?" (17-min)
Resource:(V3066) Red Balloon
Description: Director, Albert Lamorisse's Academy Award-winning screenplay needs no dialogue in the simple story of a lonely French boy and the magically loyal balloon that follows him everywhere. (25-min)
Resource: (V3107) Memory For Tino
Description: The story of a friendship that develops between Mrs. Sunday, an old woman whom everyone is afraid of, and a boy named Tino. Behind this fearsome image, Tino finds a kindly old lady grateful for his company. Mrs. Sunday helps him understand that his friendship is the greatest possible gift he could have given her. (Includes guide)
Resource: Rhythms of Peace
Description: Each video in this series offers two versions of the theme of conflict-solving. In the first setting, host. Wacky Mr. Fredd introduces each story and its theme (35 min.). The second half contains four, 5-minute vignettes with child actors acting out the themes, with edited breaks between stories to allow for class discussion, (21 min. total). Includes guide.
(V3317) Rhythms of Peace I
Description: Mr. Fredd introduces each story in the first half of this tape. The second half contains just the stories:
1. An Eye for an Eye--Mannequins and children explore what would happen if
we really took an "eye for and eye" in this music video.
2. Tea for Everyone--An original story in which three children and a
(V3318) Rhythms of Peace II
Description: How do a deck of cards, a bicycle, and a velcro wall relate to stories of peacemaking? Mr. Fredd ties these stories together with illustrations, giving children numerous positive concrete ways they can resolve conflict peacefully (39 min.). The second half contains just the stories (26 min.). The five stories teach the following concepts:
Description: 1. Bulgaria: Sticking Together (6 min.)
2. Bulgaria: Give Peace a Chance (8 min)
3. Cuba: Cuban Surprise (5 min)
4. Jamaica: The Box (3 min)
5. Jamaica: Talking Hands ( 5 min)
Resource: (V346) Gift That Multiplies
Description: The Heifer Project provides livestock to impoverished peoples. Through the gift of livestock; cows, chickens, pigs, etc., poor persons receive not only food, but a livelihood that gives them a better quality of life and a hope to break the cycle of poverty. This video explains the basics of the program. (10-min.)
Resource: Kingsley's Meadow
Description: Kingsley, a friendly teenage lion, shows kids how it is fun discovering lessons about life through stories from the Bible. With the help of animation, beautiful scenery, upbeat songs and Bible stories performed by real kids, your children will learn virtues and values that are important to living a fulfilled life. (30-min.)
(V3461) Kingsley's Meadow: Hang in There!
Description: Kingsley shows kids how being good and finishing what you start can make a difference in their lives.
2. The Story of Elisha: Perseverance (2 Kings 2)
(V3460) Kingsley's Meadow: Wise Guy
Description: Kingsley shows kids and his meadow friends how being attentive and having lots of self-control can help you live a fulfilled life.
1. The Story of Naaman: Self-Control (2 Kings 2-5)
2. The Story of David and Solomon: Attentiveness (1 Kings 2).
Resource: (V3636) Yo! Yes?
Description: Two lonely boys who don't know each other meet on a city street. Brought together with a simple "Yo!" answered by the other one's "Yes?" and the bounce of a basketball, this modern classic will surely strike a chord with every child who's ever longed for a friend. Closed-captioned. (5-min.)
Resource: Awesome Bible Adventures
Description: Tired of animated kids' shows? This new series features dramatic re-telling of favorite bible stories, with the action and faith that children love. Each lesson is hosted by Julie, a fun, high-energy teenager who loves God and really reaches kids. Each video is 15-minutes in length and includes a teacher's guide.
(V3815) Awesome Bible Adventures: Escape From The Fiery Furnace
(V3816) Awesome Bible Adventures: God Destroys Tower of Babel
(V3818) Awesome Bible Adventures: Joshua's Awesome Victory
(V3819) Awesome Bible Adventures: Lot's Amazing Escape
(V3820) Awesome Bible Adventures: Moses' Great Escape
(V3821) Awesome Bible Adventures: Moses Receives Ten Commandments
(V3822) Awesome Bible Adventures: Noah's Incredible Voyage
(V3823) Awesome Bible Adventures: Samson's Super Strength
Resource: (V3971) Hermie the Common Caterpillar
Description: So what’s so bad about being a common caterpillar? Just ask Hermie-or his friend, Wormie-and they’ll tell you. No splashy stripes. No stand-out spots. Not even a cool house like the snail or super-strength like the ant. Compared to the rest of God’s beautiful creation, they just feel ordinary. Unimportant. A little out of place. But God sees past their plainness, and plans an incredible surprise to show them just how special they are. A story everyone, all ages, will enjoy. (40-min)
Resource: Mr. Henry's Wild & Wacky World
Description: Mr. Henry’s (Frank Peretti) Wild & Wacky World is brought to life in this delightful new live action/animated video series for kids. Frank reprises his witty character, teaching values like Obedience, Honesty, and Forgiveness by using some of the most popular and beloved stories form the Bible. Each video in this series is approximately 40-minutes in length.
1. Mr. Henry's Wild & Wacky World, #1: Why Should I? (V3981)
2. Mr. Henry's Wild & Wacky World, #2: Scared & Brave (V3982)
3. Mr. Henry's Wild & Wacky World, #3: Talk to God, He Listens
4. Mr. Henry's Wild & Wacky World, #4: But What Can I Do? (V3984)
5. Mr. Henry's Wild & Wacky World, #5: Don't Be A Bully (V3985)
6. Mr. Henry's Wild & Wacky World, #6: Boo (V3986)
Resource: Adventures of the Royal Academy
Description: Join Caleb, Miranda, and the rest of their classmates from the Royal Academy for fast-paced Bible-based adventure! State-of-the-art animation and vivid storytelling whisk your kids back to the Middle Ages where Teacher Windwright and his students learn about people from Scripture and important lessons about godly values like honesty and patience. Three videocassettes, 32 minutes each.
(V3987) Adventures of the Royal Academy: Caleb's Rescue
(V3988) Adventures of the Royal Academy: Valley of the Miracles
(V3989) Adventure of the Royal Academy: Caleb and the Silver Cup
Resource: Little Dogs on the Prairie
Description: The old West is full of tails! These stories are about seven of them and the dogs to whom they're attached. And the cat who styles their hair. (35-min)
(V3990) Little Dogs on the Prairie: Pride, Prejudice, & Fudge
Description: The prairie dogs are ready to give you three more lessons about prejudice, pride and holding grudges.
(V3991) Little Dogs on the Prairie: Lotta Love & A Little Off the Top
Description: Taming the wild and vast western frontier was filled with many painful defeats and costly victories. And behind every legend there were scores of nameless heroes whose brave sacrifices have gone unsung.
(V3992) Little Dogs on the Prairie: Lyin', Cheatin', & a Hot Lollipop
Description: The fun (and lesson learning) continues in this second volume of the Little Dogs on the Prairie series with three more stories!
Resource: Kids Ten Commandments
Description: Voices of Peter Strauss, Paul Winfield, Tom Bosley and others bring to life this animated series. Original music, beautiful art animation, and great stories make this series entertaining and educational for kids of all ages. Each tape has two, 15-minute lessons. Available in DVD or vhs tape format.
1. Kids Ten Commandments: Episode 1, The Not So Golden Calf (V4026)
2. Kids Ten Commandments: Episode 2, The Rest is Yet to Come (V4027)
3. Kids Ten Commandments: Episode 3, A Life and Seth Situation
4. Kids Ten Commandments: Episode 4, Stolen Jewels Stolen Hearts
(V4029)
5. Kids Ten Commandments: Episode 5, Toying With the Truth (V4030)
Resource: (V4097) Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Description: Sadako Sasaki, is a young Japanese girl, on the threshold of adolescence, who developed leukemia from radiation caused by the bombing of Hiroshima. While hospitalized, her closest friend reminded her of the Japanese legend that if she folded a thousand paper cranes, the gods might grant her wish to be well again. With hope and determination, Sadako began folding. Narrated by Liv Ullmann, with music performed by George Winston.
Resource: McGee and Me
Description: Eleven-year-old Nicholas is an aspiring cartoonist whose fertile imagination brings McGee to life. This cartoon character is Nick's sounding board whenever a decision between right and wrong has to be made. (25-min.)
(V911) McGee and Me: In the Nick of Time
Description: In this first episode of series, Nick and McGee experience some hair-raising situations.
(V518) McGee and Me: Back to the Drawing Board
Description: Todd, a new boy in class, threatens to usurp Nick's status as the best artist in school. Lesson: learning to cope with jealousy.
(V519) McGee and Me: Do the Bright Thing
Description: A wild and zany animation tour helps Nick to evaluate his choices in the decision-making process. Lesson: God's Word can help us make right decisions.
(V541) McGee and Me: A Star in the Breaking
Description: Nicholas gets to be a star on a TV game show, and finds out others can be better than him at some things. Lesson: humility and self-acceptance.
(V516) McGee and Me: Skate Expectations
Description: A class bully challenges Nick to a skateboard competition. Lesson: struggling with treating others kindly.
(V520) McGee and Me: Take Me Out of the Ball Game
Description: Nick and his dad, who is the coach of Nick's baseball team, grow more and more certain that their team cannot lose. They have the powerful bat of Thurman Miller, a Little League Goliath on their team. Lesson: people will disappoint you--God never will.
(V513) McGee and Me: The Big Lie
Description: When Nicholas lies to get people to like him, he ends up hurting others instead. Lesson: the importance of telling the truth.
(V1030) McGee and Me: The Blunder Years
Description: Nick wants to be accepted but being in the hip crowd means being out with his "wanna be" family and friends. Lesson: hopefully discovering what is really important in making decisions about friends.
(V515) McGee and Me: The Not-So-Great Escape
Description: Even though he is told not to see a horror movie, Nick goes anyway. Lesson: consequences of disobedience.
(V517) McGee and Me: Twister and Shout
Description: A scary night during a tornado warning helps Nick discover that God is there when he is afraid. Lesson: belief in God gives us courage.
(V1101) McGee and Me: Beauty in the Least
Description: Nick goes ballistic when he has to give up his fifty-yard-line seats at a pro football game to spend time with an unexpected visitor. Lesson: loving your neighbor as yourself.
