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Booples! DVD
By Aubree Bowling
Starring:
voice of Bear Cahill
Genre:
animated musical
Recommended age:
appropriate for all ages, but tailored for ages 2-6
Overall PTC Traffic Light Rating:
green
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Sex |
None |
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Violence
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In a
fantasy sequence showing how NOT to behave, one character hits
another for stealing a toy. |
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Language
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None |
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Behavior |
None |
The Booples are
bird-like animated creatures that learn about the
Bible. Each Booples! DVD contains three or
four 5-minute segments, each featuring a lesson
about behavior or a re-telling of a Bible story
followed by a song using a scripture passage for
lyrics. The “music videos” of the songs are also
listed separately on the DVD root menu and can be
watched apart from the stories. One segment is
entitled “Love One Another” and features a lesson
about demonstrating Christian character by showing
love for friends, family, and neighbors.
Booples!
is a pre-school video intended for children aged
2-6. There is no sex or foul language. The only mildly violent act appears in
a brief fantasy sequence, showing that hitting someone when they snatch a toy is
the wrong way to behave. The hitting was clearly condemned as a bad choice of
action. The character involved chooses to share and forgive, rather than get
upset and slap his friend.
Booples!
is strongly Christian-themed, with verbatim Bible verses in the song lyrics and
a character named Baa, a lamb who lives in a church, giving advice to the
Booples. Some messages are universal, about sharing, forgiving, and loving one
another, but there is no question that the DVDs are produced by Christians and
will be best received by families who are open to Christian teachings and
scriptures. The animation is cute and colorful; the Booples have funny voices
and say silly nonsense words that will tickle little viewers. The DVDs are
light-hearted and fun with songs that are catchy and bubbly. The brief length
of each segment is also good for short attention spans of pre-schoolers.
Booples!
is appropriate for any age group, but the targeted 2-6 year old audience will
enjoy it most. Because of its gentle teaching of positive values, the PTC is
pleased to award Booples! the PTC Seal of ApprovalTM.
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