Review & Giveaway: Phil Vischer's What's In the Bible

The new project from VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer's, What's in the Bible with Buck Denver, has been a real hit with my 3.5 year old ER. It's aim is to explain the entire Bible and how all the stories fit together to make one big story to kids, a pretty tall order, if you ask me. However, the combination of puppetry, interaction between Vischer and the puppet cast of characters, animation, and catchy tunes have us tapping our toes to "Genesis", and learning about the Bible. I'm actually surprised by how often she's asked for the "Bible Video". The content from the first two DVDs in the What's in the Bible series are on our reviewer's copy and she'll watch almost the whole thing at one time. That in and of itself says a lot.

I was pretty sure from his track record that Vischer would be able to get ER's attention right away, but I wasn't sure he'd be able to keep it for long. After all, how interesting could he possibly make the Bible? I have to admit I was wrong to doubt.

What's in the Bible is well done and not what I feared it would be, a puff piece with a little religion thrown in. I found it to be highly educational and the delivery via various puppets like the blue haired Sunday school teacher, singing cowboy, pirate, and news anchor Buck Rodgers ensured that the information I probably got in catechism class was a lot more interesting and engaging.

I liked how it talked in depth about how the Bible was written and why certain books did or did not make it into the Bible. It also jumped right in and mentioned sin, characterized as little crabby looking black puffs. I also liked how it didn't shy away from bringing that up, finding an age appropriate manner to so. Our children are bombarded with so many different forms of entertainment, and while many preschool shows have educational components, they don't discuss faith and Christianity. What's in the Bible fills this gap perfectly.
Publisher's Synopsis:

Presenting a 13-DVD series from the creator of VeggieTales, Phil Vischer! Each DVD is filled with original music, animation, puppets, and creative writing that will teach kids about God and his Word. The first DVD introduces kids to the Bible and the book of beginnings, Genesis. Kids will learn about the key people in Genesis and the important lessons their stories teach us. Approximately 56 minutes...

The second DVD introduces kids to the book of Exodus: the oppression of the Israelites and the birth and rise of God’s chosen leader, Moses. The DVD also answers the question, who wrote the Bible? in a way kids can grasp. Approximately 56 minutes.

Find out a little bit more about What's In the Bible from Phil Visher and see a preview of the show below:

Here are some What's in the Bible coloring pages featuring the main characters, for you to enjoy too!
Giveaway!

As a part of the What's in the Bible's Blog Tour, I have two certificates, one for a free copy of each DVD to give away, courtesy of Tyndale.

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Disclaimer: Thank you to Tyndale for providing the reviewer's copy and giveaway. This review relates my own personal and unbiased opinions and experience with this DVD series. Yours may differ.