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This week, I get to interview Larry the Cucumber of Veggie Tales – which had me just a little bit EXCITED!!!!
If you’ve ever watched Veggie Tales with your kids, you have seen Larry the Cucumber. The voice of Larry and co-creator of Veggie Tales, Mike Nawrocki, is here to help us share Bible stories with our kids consistently and creatively. He and Amy Parker have a new children’s book, The Bible for Me – Bible Stories and Prayers that you are going to love. Plus Larry the Cucumber makes an appearance (and another special Veggie Tales guest).
Today you’re going to learn:
3:00 How old do kids need to be to start understanding Bible stories?
7:00 Reading versus watching animation
7:46 Regardless of how great a film or TV show is, it can never do justice to a well written book.
8:10 Book suggestions to read with your older kids
9:10 How do you raise a child who loves reading?
12:20 The connection between what your child is watching and worldview
17:00 The Bible and learning it for a lifetime
19:00 How can we foster creativity in kids
22:00 Advice for kids who are interested in being a voice actor
Learn more about Mike Nawrocki’s new book, The Bible for Me – Bible Stories and Prayers
Need help with your child’s media choices? Read Arlene’s book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids and visit Happy Home University to take the free quiz – Is my child getting too much screen time?
