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Top 10 Christian DVD and Video Series for Children

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Christian parents: Why not choose entertainment that will teach Christian values to your kids? These high quality children's DVD and video series are sure to enlighten and amuse your young ones as they learn biblical truths applied at their age level. Much better than secular TV, these Christian DVD and video series for children will reinforce your godly training. Great for long trips, parties, Christmas and birthday gifts, or anytime you just want some family fun time.

1. Veggie Tales

Veggie Tales is an animated series of Christian videos from Big Idea Productions. This high quality, extremely successful series presents Christian values with humor and plenty of imagination. While adapting Bible stories for the screen, Big Idea is careful to keep the central messages of Scripture. Everything else is uniquely changed to bring the tales to life. The best feature is how much fun they are to watch, not just for kids, and not just for Christians!
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2. The Chronicles of Narnia

WonderWorks Productions brings these classic tales of C.S. Lewis to life in a 3 DVD set. Kids of all ages will enter the enchanting world of Narnia with talking animals, mythical creatures, and a heroic battle between good and evil. High quality performances and special effects fill almost 9 hours of viewing time.
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3. Hermie and Friends

Award winning author Mac Lucado takes children on fun-filled and exciting adventures through the Bible with Hermie and friends as they share prayers and words of guidance, wisdom, and encouragement. While the animation engages young minds, the truth of God will touch their souls.

4. 3-2-1 Penguins

The creators of Veggie Tales blast off with 3-2-1 Penguins, four wacky space cowboys (aka, penguins) who explore the outer limits and learn valuable Bible lessons along the way. In the same tradition as Veggie Tales, these Big Idea Productions employ lively characters, joyful music, fun stories and and high quality animation to teach children Christian values.
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5. McGee and Me

The McGee and Me series welcomes you to the world of Nicholas, a normal kid who perpetually finds himself in not-so-normal circumstances. Together with his cartoon friend McGee, Nicholas always seems to learn an important lesson from their wild adventures. Tyndale House Publishers presents loads of these imaginative episodes.

6. Booples! Bible Song DVDs

Booples has released its second animated Bible song DVD: Booples 2: Yikity Blar!, containing four lessons from God's Word in story and song. This latest DVD was awarded the Parents Television Council Seal of Approval, describing it as "light-hearted and fun with songs that are catchy and bubbly." Hollywood Jesus gave Booples a thumbs up, as well as the The Dove Foundation, stating, "This is an enticing way to teach young children Bible verses along with a message from God that will help them in their every day lives."

7. Superbook

Tyndale House Publishers produces the Superbook series featuring two inquisitive children who find an ancient book and embark upon a fascinating Biblical times adventure. Each episode is action-packed for kids with heartwarming Bible lessons that will not be forgotten.
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8. Story Keepers

Zondervan's Story Keepers series is a fun way for children to learn the Bible. It was created to help students learn Gospel stories and then be able to apply and re-tell the stories themselves. Written from a broad perspective, these cartoons can be enjoyed by children and adults of all Christian faiths.
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9. Little Leaders DVDs

A visitor to my site recommended the Little Leaders children's DVDs saying, "They are the first Bible-based toddler DVDs to integrate Bible stories, language options, and American sign language. My kids love them. My daughter learned her colors through their videos..." The mission of Little Leaders is simple: To provide high quality, Bible-based developmental content for children. These DVDs are appropriate for very young children and toddlers.

10. Adventures in Odyssey

Focus on the Family presents Adventures in Odyssey, an exciting entertainment series that brings moral and biblical principles to life. Memorable characters and fun situations are specifically designed to spark the imaginations of children ages 8 to 12, yet still capture the interest of the entire family.
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