2011 Holiday IT Guide: Veggie Tales -The Little Drummer Boy Review

Veggie Tales: The Little Drummer Boy

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Run Time: 50 Minutes
Studio: Big Idea Entertainment

ABOUT:

In this Veggie-version of a holiday classic, Junior Asparagus stars as The Little Drummer Boy, a lonely child who finds the true meaning of Christmas when he stumbles upon the birth of the baby Jesus. A story of generosity, hope and love, this timeless tale will warm the hearts of children everywhere!

Our Thoughts:

My family and I recently had the chance to sit down and  watch some of our favorite characters in a Christmas tale:  VeggieTales The Little Drummer Boy.  As parents of young children, my husband and I really appreciate the values and morals that all of the VeggieTales movies encourage, and The Little Drummer Boy did not disappoint.  In the Veggie version of a holiday classic, Junior Asparagus stars as the Drummer Boy, a lonely little child who finds the true meaning of Christmas when he comes across the birth of the Baby Jesus in the manger. It is, like the song, a story of hope, love, forgiveness and giving from the heart.  It’s sure to get you and your children in the Christmas spirit! I always worry that my 8-year-old is swiftly outgrowing the premise of the VeggieTales stories and characters, but in truth, it was she who was most fixated on the movie and who gained the most understanding about what Christmas should be. The VeggieTales never disappoint with their zany humor, and included in the DVD was the silly song “The 8 Polish Foods of Christmas”, as well as the Little Drummer Boy music video, a behind the music sequence, a visit to a drum factory with Jr. Asparagus, sing-along songs, an interactive book review of Christmas is Finally Here, and a make-your-own-drum family activity. The DVD also features well known Christian artists BeBe and CeCe Winans singing “The Little Drummer Boy”.  This movie, in particular, was a huge hit. My girls have asked to watch it again and again since then!  And even though I’m generally against Christmas movies and music before the appointed time, I couldn’t help but be won over by the warmth that The Little Drummer Boy conveys.  Retailing for $11.99, this movie has a great message to share with your children. It would make a perfect from-the-heart gift for them or any other little soul in your life!

~Jessica