(Five Stars) The Right Choice
I spent months and months deciding between this book and other family devotionals. I definitely made the right decision! My children (ages 1, 3, and 4) are drawn in by the VeggieTales characters and their story. Our favorite Veggie characters are on a deserted island and what ensues is loads of Veggie fun and great learning. Each story is followed by a Bible story that parallels the “God Connection” shown. The suggestions that Larry gives in his “Think, Link, Act” section encourage them to live out what they have learned in their own lives. Their favorite part is the “Family Fun Connection” where we all take part in a hands-on activity that is loads of fun and brings home the point of the devotion. Great book! Even I can’t wait to see what happens tonight to our favorite Veggies!
Cara, Woolwich, Maine (Christianbook.com Review)

(Five Stars) Fun, Adventurous, Informative
The VeggieTales Family Devotional is a great way to share God’s word with your children. It’s fun, adventurous, and full of information to help students grow. Get a copy for your family and your children’s ministry.
“Rev,” Detroit, Michigan (Amazon Review)

(Four and a Half Stars) Love It!
My 6- and 9-year-olds absolutely loved this. If we would forget to do it, they would remind us to do it. They loved it!
Kelly, Hemet, California (Christianbook.com Review)

(Five Stars) The Best Book
“The game’s afoot!” I’ve seen this story on my DVD Sheerluck Holmes and the Golden Ruler and had it read to me. Now I want it more than ever! It’s nicely illustrated, just like many other VeggieTales books, and it’s full of mystery, but it’s not a cold case. To make it easier for kids, it doesn’t take long to figure it out! I say it’s the best book all parents should buy for their kids!
An Amazon Kid’s Review

(Five Stars) Bright and Rich
My children are 7, 9, and 11, and they love all the VeggieTales books! The illustrations are bright and rich and all the stories are filled with Biblical values and are humorous!
Gabi (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) Witty and Inspiring
This is one of the best in the VeggieTales series, and the better of the two Larry-Boy videos. It presents the power of words in an attractive manner that is witty and inspiring. With its much improved animation, this second Larry-Boy film leaves the first one behind in the dust. There are a few similar scenes to Larry-Boy and the Fib from Outer Space. But they’re not very significant, as they are welcome additions with better detail and visual graphics. Plus this episode has more colorful characters and some fun music. I also think the storyline is cleverly written as well. A mix of humor, a little suspense and wordplay that relates to gardening or rumors. I love the pun about photosynthesis and Larry-Boy’s experience with the newly modified Larrymobile. The whole film is really quite entertaining, even for adults! The ending is charming too and should make you smile. It will always remain one of my big favorites, and I think it’s a highly recommendable choice from VeggieTales.
B.P., Wisconsin (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) One of the Best
This is one of the best of all the VeggieTales !!!! There is a valuable lesson concerning gossip and how it can hurt good people. Our grandchildren totally enjoy Rumor Weed, and my husband and I enjoy watching it with, or without, our grandchildren. THIS ONE IS GREAT! !!!!!!
Cynthia, Payson, Arizona (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) Packs a Punch
VeggieTales rule! Family friendly and values-minded, VeggieTales is one of the best series a parent can rely on to entertain the kids and teach them a lesson in values! My kids, from age 4 to age 16, love Larry-Boy! Don’t hesitate. This is a Biblically based lesson that is appealing in many ways visually and packs a punch! The DVD provides additional background material that is interesting to watch and some entertaining activities. The storyline is rich with applications for the parent to piggyback off of to provide teaching moments with your children. The primary focus of this video is the impact of gossip and rumors and how it affects those talked about as well as those doing the talking. A clear message is presented without being preachy or hokey. I highly recommend it!!
B. (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) The Imagination is Awesome
This is such a cute, cute video! They need to make more of these Larry-Boy videos because, quite frankly, they’re hysterical. I love the spoof on Batman, and when Larry-Boy needs to help the town of Bumblyburg, they shine the light in the sky just like Batman. My son loved this so much that we had to go out to the local Christian bookstore and get a Larrymobile…The morals are fabulous and teach kids not to start lies about others. The rumor weed mother grows huge, complete with the 50s-style sunglasses, long earrings, and that “dahling, did you hear the one about...” is just hysterical. You’ll be laughing through this one—the imagination is just awesome! WE want more!
Carolyn (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) Well Worth It
My now 8-year-old still loves this one. She’s had it for about three years and still watches it on occasion. Well worth the money, both for entertainment and the lessons it teaches.
Susan, Monument, Colorado (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) A Personal Favorite
It seems that Big Idea can’t go wrong. My sister and I have enjoyed all their videos for years, and this one is no exception. Whoever knew veggie-tables could be cute? I love how they include little “in jokes” for the kids and parents. For example, the whole Larry-Boy theme shows what would happen if Batman turned into a cucumber. But at the same time, kiddies and the grown-ups get a moral lesson at the end. This time, a “don’t spread rumors” value is the case. Junior Asparagus and Laura Carrot misunderstand a figure of speech quoted by Alfred (Archibald). Archy said that he had to “recharge his batteries,” so naturally Junior and Laura think he’s a robot. A talking weed hears the story and spreads a rumor all over Bumblyburg. So it’s up to Larry-Boy to stop it!! My sister and I love the Biblical morals/lessons put into every VeggieTales film, and this one is our personal favorite. The mother weed might be a little scary for the kids, but overall it’s a sweet, entertaining story that families around the world will enjoy.
Dash, Thousand Oaks, California (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) Hilarious!
This is probably one of my favorite VeggieTales. I discovered this hilarious series babysitting my sisters (6 and 4). At first I thought, “Great, a Christian show about vegetables, how boring,” but by the end of it I was on the floor laughing, and my sisters were staring at me like I was nuts…If you have young kids, or are just looking for a way to relive your childhood, VeggieTales is the answer.
An Amazon Review

(Five Stars) Marvelous!
I’ve seen all of the “VeggieTales” movies. My mom thought they were just “cheesy” Christian movies. But when we saw our first one, we found out they were cool and they ended up to be hysterical. Larry-Boy is a super hero in Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed. I enjoyed this movie because Larry-Boy is really Larry the Cucumber, Bob the Tomato’s clumsy assistant. The whole thing was marvelous, so enjoy Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed!
An Amazon Kid’s Review

(Five Stars) Wonderful!
This is one of the longer stories, and the message is probably better suited to older children of school age who are more apt to experience what a rumor is. My 1-year-old daughter loves ALL her VeggieTales and this one is no exception! Larry the Cucumber as a Batman-like Larry-Boy is just hysterical! The Rumor Weed is every bit the menacing evil nemesis, but in a funny, gossipy-old-lady kind of way. As usual, Junior Asparagus becomes the voice of reason and helps to save Bumblyburg. A great addition to any VeggieTales collection! Fun for the whole family and a wonderful alternative to typical Saturday morning TV, which is filled with advertising and inappropriate messages.
Hilary, New England (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) The Greatest!
It’s no rumor. It’s a fact that this is a GREAT movie for all ages. My 1- and 3-year-olds LOVE it. We watch this video over and over and really enjoy singing along to the songs. Larry-Boy is the greatest!!! My husband and I really like the fact that not only is this a funny movie (like all VeggieTales movies are), but one with a moral....My kids prefer to watch Larry-Boy over all the other thousands of movies we own.....This is a great one for your kiddos! Check it out!
D., Texas (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) Don’t Leave Home Without It
It’s amazing how my hyperactive nephew is able to sit down and watch VeggieTales over and over again! He is 2 years old and his mom “never leaves home without it.” He knows all the characters and sings all the silly songs, but most importantly, he is able to learn God’s Word in a two-year-old’s kinda way. Children of all ages are able to relate and understand the stories. God’s Word never comes back void, and I know that the lessons my kids learn from these videos, they will never forget. I even learn a thing or two just from watching VeggieTales! “dvoshun,”
Carson, California (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) Good, Clean, Wacky Fun!
Larry-Boy, our lovable, bumbling hero of Bumblyburg is back again! And this time, he’s battling a sunglass-wearing Rumor Weed with a New York accent (who reminds me of Joan Rivers!) that’s spreading a vicious rumor about Alfred ALL OVER BUMBLYBURG! Yes fans, this video has definite parallels to Larry-Boy and the Fib, but that just proves that the folks at Veggie-Tales are onto something very important: Kids LOVE familiarity! My 5-year-old daughter is CRAZY about this video. We’ve played it just about every day since we bought it! There’s the usual message at the end (cruel words can hurt) along with a BRAND NEW catchy song and lots of subtle humor that gets better with each additional viewing! Spread the word: LARRY-BOY AND THE RUMOR WEED IS GOOD, CLEAN , WACKY FUN!
“gotstuff,” Illinois (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) We Love It
My 2-year-old has been watching VeggieTales videos at the sitters for months. We finally bought some of these wonderful videos for home, and we love them all! Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed was the second we bought, and we all love it. Our two-year-old son loves Larry-Boy and repeats almost every word of the video. While it is true that this video does not follow the exact format of others in the series, we find it to be a nice change of pace. There are many pluses to this series, and they apply to this video as well as the others. It is great for kids to have something really fun to watch and at the same time be learning real Christian values and stories. We highly recommend Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed, as well as any in the VeggieTales series. We watch VeggieTales every day at our house, and that not only includes the 2-year-old, but also his 42-year-old mom and teenage brothers and sisters!
Brenda, Colorado City, Texas (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) Something for Everyone
Our purple and yellow cucumber hero is back again, friends, battling evildoers in the (normally) quiet town of Bumblyburg. Only this time, the bad guys don’t come from outer space, but from under the ground. While it is not necessary to be familiar with Larry-Boy and the Fib from Outer Space, where Larry’s alter-ego, Larry-Boy, made his dramatic (if confused) appearance. There are a number of inside jokes that make more sense if one is familiar with the first Larry-Boy tape and the general opus of Big Idea’s (the producer’s) work… Every VeggieTales tape I’ve seen (which is all but one) is excellently produced. There are many religious videos for children that are good but do not have the standard of animation, the quality of music and song, and range of audience that every VeggieTales video has. Each tape is creative, fun to watch and appeals to every age group on some level, and that is missing in a LOT of video, religious or not. For example, infants/toddlers will like the big, “round” characters. Preschool children will enjoy the slapstick and silly situations the characters (most notably, Larry) get themselves into. Elementary school children will enjoy the wordplay, the slapstick, and the message. Adults, who may otherwise find themselves not watching at all, will be similarly glued to the show for it’s subtle little zings—like the reference to Batman. (Personally, it’s been my opinion that perhaps the reason parents don’t watch shows with their children is because there is nothing in it for THEM—the adults.) Larry-Boy and the Rumor Weed is slightly different from other VeggieTales tapes in that (A) the cassette case is green and (B) the familiar opening theme song and intro by Bob and Larry is missing. We also don’t get an old-fashioned intermission of “Silly Songs with Larry.” But, near the end we get to glimpse some other residents of Bumblyburg, including some mushrooms, red peppers, and what appeared to be a small pumpkin. Is the regular cast of VeggieTales to expand? Perhaps only Larry-Boy and Alfred know!
“paxbear,” Orlando, Florida (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) I Loved It
This is the eighth book about Larryboy, everyone’s favorite super-cucumber. (Really, how many of them do you know?) Anyway, this book centers on not letting your fear control you. (Note to parents: this does not send the message that it’s bad to be afraid.) So, the plot is that an “Abominable Trashman” is terrorizing everyone in Bumblyburg. They are so frightened of him that they will do everything he says. Meanwhile, Larry the Janitor is struggling with the decision whether to tell Vicki (who, like him, is a cucumber, only a girl. See something coming here?) that he is, in fact, Larryboy! Personally, I loved this book. Larryboy is, as always, adorable, fumbling around, trying to save the day, and ending up making things worse. I loved the fact that the “villain” controlling the Abominable Trashman was Awful Alvin. He’s my favorite of all the super-villains. (Especially watch the way he treats his, uh, helper.) Anyway, I hope this encourages you to go out and read this book. Oh, by the way, this book is Christian, but that doesn’t bother me. (I am, too.) Anyway, it’s not preachy, but it does teach a good message. Enjoy!
An Amazon Kid’s Review

(Five Stars) Love the Larryboy Books
As you might know, I love the Larryboy books (and movies). This one was no exception. I loved the fun characters (Fred the Computer was a hilarious addition), and the weird plots. As always, Larryboy has to save Bumblyburg, this time from a tornado that switches everyone’s brains around. Even though Larryboy’s brain is switched twice, he is still a hero. A worthy subplot is also included. Junior suddenly finds himself one of the “cool kids.” The ending definitely breaks new ground. I’m not going to tell you what it is, but you’ll be surprised. This is another great Larryboy book.
An Amazon Kid’s Review

(Five Stars) Wonderful Book
This is a wonderful book that my children thoroughly enjoyed!
Jeffre, Wauwatosa, WI (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) Great Read
I just bought this book this evening for my 5-year-old daughter. We read this book a few moments ago. It is wonderful. The story is very captivating. The pictures are bright and the messages in the story are great. My daughter was able to learn life lessons without even recognizing it. She loved the book and vows to keep her room clean and not to blame other people for her mishaps. Great! Great Great read!
Anonymous, Montclair, New Jersey (Zondervan Review)

(Five Stars) For the Entire Family
I own this book because it’s the perfect way for telling the truth and why we shouldn’t lie. I strongly recommend this book for kids, but I also suggest it for teens because I myself lied and I won’t do it again. There are three reasons why I like it:
            1. It kind of has a replica of certain detective agencies, and the desk, desk lamp, and the trench coat Larry is wearing are some examples.
            2. It’s silly and it can keep you laughing for hours like the way Larry drives the police car and Bob does some things that makes kids laugh like hitting his head on the roof of the car. There’s also another funny moment: when Larry blew his nose in his notepad! Ha, ha, ha!
            3. It teaches kids an important lesson about telling the truth so that Junior Asparagus (and kids and especially teens) can never lie again. Not ever.
            This book is perfect for kids ages 4 to 8, but the entire family can enjoy it too!
Detective Shari, Bullard, Texas (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) A Must-Have
My daughter received this book as a gift and loves it. As an adult, I love to read it to her. We never get tired of the silliness or message. A must-have on my children’s book list.
An Amazon Review

(Five Stars) Cool
The second book of the Mess Detectives series is really cool. It teaches kids and especially teens about sharing…I like one page where Bob made his eyes look suspicious when he said, “What’s going on here?” He sounded pretty serious. It’s the same suspicious eyes you can find on the cover of The Mess Detectives: The Slobfather. Cool! In the end, Percy got along well with his little brother and shared his toys with him, and I think we all should do the same thing, too.
Detective Shari, Bullard, Texas (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) Not a Better Series
The entire VeggieTales series is excellent. They teach kids values, how special they are in God’s eyes, to come to believe that they have a place. I cannot imagine a better series. This book is great for teaching kids about what it means to be lazy and why they should not be lazy. Five stars for sure.
Scott (Amazon Review)

(Five Stars) Vegetables are Good for You
I love this Mess Detective book! We have all the Veggie Mess Detective books, and we like them all, of course. I like this one better than some of the others, because I think they did a very good job getting the story across. There is also a reference to the Biblical parable of the unmerciful servant that might be good to help teach older children. Vegetables are good for you!
Janet, Colorado Springs, Colorado (Christianbook.com Review)

(Five Stars) Witty and Wonderful!
We love the Veggies and the Mess Detectives are great. The stories are witty and have lots of wonderful illustrations. The message in each story is well presented. My kids and I love them all!
I., Dale City, Virginia (Amazon Review)

High Quality
The Disappearing Earth is the high quality we need to strive for to reach today’s kids.
Jane Frankenberger, Soil and Water Specialist, Purdue University

Tantalizing
As a teacher, I’m always on the lookout for engaging ways to incorporate difficult content areas. With this book, children are taken through a highly informative adventure with tantalizing illustrations.
Chris Cherny, Third Grade Teacher

Way Cool
My 8-year-old daughter and her friends loved The Disappearing Earth and pronounced it “way cool.”
Nancy Mesner, Water Quality Specialist, Utah State University

Cool
My youngest daughter (5 years) thinks that The Disappearing Earth is pretty cool!
Deb Loiselle, New Hampshire Department of Transportation

A Roundhouse Kick
It’s been said that when Dr. Seuss children’s books were first published, they “delivered a karate chop to the weary little world of Dick and Jane.” Well, traditional nonpoint source pollution educational materials may have just received a roundhouse kick to their collective solar plexus, thanks to the Secret Agent Worms. My own two kids—a 10-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy—could not put the book down.
Don Waye, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

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