Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Good for Sunday School Classes Maybe? That's about it though.


Adventures in Boogabooga Land
Squid Sushi Loses His Marbles, Wally the Waiter, and The Flaming Monkey
Marty the Monkey and Gerard the Giraffee teach children valuable lessons in these cute, creative cartoons set in Boogabooga Land. In approximately 45 minutes there are three short animated adventures. I think these are great short clips that will keep kid's attention, although I don't see them being favorites that are watched over and over again.
The messages or underlying take home truth that the authors are trying to get across may be difficult for children? It is much easier for children to get the point of a show or book if the message is clearly stated. I don't have children yet and am 26 so I could be very wrong! Jesus or God is not specifically named, and neither is heaven or hell or other Biblical concepts, for better or worse.
Also, the script is a bit cheesy (as maybe it was designed to be). These are not professionally made cartoons, but they are a good option for churches or Sunday Schools (they would be great with discussion questions digging deeper into the messages!).


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