Books in Big Idea Books / VeggieTales series

Kids love to carry and share these four cute and fun board books starring Larry, Bob, and all the other VeggieTales® characters as they learn important lessons about having good manners, helping others, listening, and sharing—perfect for little hands to take along on all their big adventures!This four-book, VeggieTales collection includes:Larry Learns to Listen Bob Lends a Helping … Hand? Junior and Laura Share the Year Together Peas and Thank You!Each story in this four-book, VeggieTales collection uses humor and heart to teach important lessons in a funny and sweet way only Larry, Bob, and the other VeggieTales® characters can. And the handy carrying case is the perfect way for little ones to take their little treasures with them wherever they go.Veggie Tales Values:Encourages a love of reading in even the youngest childrenFeatures fun but important lessons alongside bright, familiar illustrations that engage kids in each of the four storiesIncludes a carrying case with a sturdy handle for little ones to take along to grandma’s house, on playdates, to daycare, and anywhere else their day takes themMakes a nice gift set for a child’s birthday, or as a gift for a teacher’s or daycare classroom

Join Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, and all your VeggieTales friends as they share twenty favorite Bible stories. Based on the popular videos, this Bible storybook combines VeggieTales humor with great lessons. Kids will love reading these classic Veggie stories and Scripture selections that go along with them from the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV—The NIV for Kids!) Have fun while learning Bible stories and the important message each one brings. Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun!

Bob’s red and round, and he bounces ‘cause he has no feet. Madame Blueberry lives in a tree. What makes her special? She’s as blue as can be. What about those French Peas? They speak with “zee accent.” Tots will discover that it’s okay to be different, because God made you special and he loves you very much. Through fun rhymes and humor, and some help from those lovable Veggies, little ones will realize that God makes everyone special!"

On each page of this fun, rhyming, board book shaped like Bob and Larry, kids meet their favorite VeggieTales characters who encourage them to remember that God loves them very much. Bob the Tomato says: “God made you special, but here is the rest… He loves you so much—he thinks you’re the best!” Kids will giggle their way through each page as Bob, Larry, and their Veggie friends share a special message that will last a lifetime! Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

A Lesson in Being PatientThe Pod Squad needs some detective training, and Bob and Larry are on the job. But will the expert detectives be able to stay patient when things don’t go their way?This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level I and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 2nd grade.

Help your child learn “zee” importance of good manners!In the village of West Manor, you can stay, if you please, in a well-mannered townpopulated by Peas. All the natives are friendly―they go out of their way. When you stop to say, “Thank you!” – “Why, you’re welcome!” they’ll say.In the village of South Boorish, on the North side of town, lives a rude population―the rudest around. They’re, so very ill-mannered, such impolite Beans. If you stop to say, “Thank you,” they won’t know what you mean!As these delightfully fun Peas and Beans head out to collect sunflower seeds, children discover that everyone wins when you learn to be polite and take turns.Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun. Now that’s the Big Idea!Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

A Lesson in SharingPercy doesn’t want to share with his little brother, Lil’ Pea ... and now Percy’s Mighty Man toy is missing! Read along and find out how Bob and Larry teach Percy that sharing is always the best idea.This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level H and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 2nd grade.

A Lesson in Self ControlBob and Larry have a strange new case. But Larry’s ideas are getting on Bob’s nerves. Is Bob about to lose his temper with Larry? Let’s find out!This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 3rd grade.

Children will enjoy learning to listen with their favorite Veggie―Larry!When Larry’s new Space Squadron game finally arrives, he’s so anxious to play that he forgets to read the directions. When his friends do their best to tell him, Larry refuses to listen! What happens? His game goes "KERPOW!" That’s when Larry learns a valuable lesson in listening as his friends come to the rescue. Kids will discover, right along with Larry, that God gave friends and family to help us through each day―so when we listen we don’t miss what others have to say!Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun. Now that’s the Big Idea!Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

A Lesson in Being HelpfulWhen the King of Scone holds a pie contest, every knight wants to win! But what happens when Princess Petunia gives up her oven to help another Veggie?This is a Level One I Can Read! book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. It aligns with guided reading level J and will be of interest to children Pre-K to 2nd grade.