Teaching youngsters about right and wrong, as well as faith and understanding can be a daunting task for parents and guardians. Using animation sometimes, however, draws the youngsters in quickly and they learn while they’re being entertained.
Zaya Toonz and Rollman Entertainment have created a charming new animated series to help teach youngsters “The Way of Jesus” such as conquering fear, sharing, loving one another, and being kind. I want to share my thoughts on two DVDs from this series.
First, I want to give you a little background on those involved in this endeavor. They include: Eric. S. Rollman, who was the president of production for Marvel; Colin Brady, whose credits include Toy Story, Toy Story 2, and A Bug’s Life; Brian E. Ray, whose credits consist of Muppet Babies and My Little Pony Tales; and the voice of Erin Bethea (Fireproof and Amazing Love) as Maggie. Writer/producer Rob Loos is an Emmy Nominee and writer/producer for McGee and Me! Christmas Lam, Kids 10 Commandments, and Touched by an Angel.
Here are my thoughts on two of the highly acclaimed Telly and Accolade Award winning series DVDs. The faith-based DVDs have also been given the Family Approved Seal by the Dove Foundation.
A cast of animated birds live in a Cypress tree on the shores of Galilee. The wise dove that guides them is called Iesodo (pronounced Yay-Sa-Doe), which means ‘the way of Jesus.’The DVD features two stories. The first is ‘Birds of a Feather, Fish Together.’ Freddie and Fiona finch are to be married. The wedding celebration is headed for disaster. Jacob and Jack, the Pelican brothers, can’t seem to catch any fish for the celebration because they’re too busy arguing. Iesodo arrives to calm everyone and show that they can feed everyone by working together.
The second segment is ‘Love Your Enemies.’ Zack, the tax collector, isn’t well liked as he plays by his own set of rules. Iesodo demonstrates that showing kindness to those who are mean can make a difference.
The beautifully animated 55-minute DVD also features Bible verses, a sing-a-long, and how the segments translate to the stories of the Bible. The characters are brought to life through the voices of various actors who do a terrific job relating the emotions of the stories. The stories are accented by beautiful music.
IESODO: LOVE is a charming and inspiring DVD for the entire family.
Iesodo: Love; Directed by Brian E. Ray; Zaya Toonz LLC; Actors: Tony Oliver, Erin Bethea, T.W. Gibis, Joey Lotsko, Ron Allen; @2014; 1 Disc DVD; Run Time: 55 Minutes; ASIN: B00GX00CVS
FTC Full Disclosure - I received this DVD from Edify Media Inc. in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary DVD copy did not influence my review.
Viewers are transported to a Cypress Tree on the shores of Galilee where a group of animated birds live. They are guided by a dove called Iesodo (pronounced Yay-Sa-Doe), which means ‘the way of Jesus.’There are two segments to this DVD. The first is called ‘Miracles Are Everywhere.’ A special celebration is underway and birds from all over the world have flown to the Cypress tree to meet Iesodo. As the crowd grows in size, food to feed them begins to dwindle. Before panic overtakes the crowd, Iesodo appears and provides food in abundance.
The second segment is called ‘The Wind and the Rain.’ On their way back to the Cypress tree, several of the birds are caught at sea when a storm suddenly pops up. Frightened and stranded on a log in the sea, they learn that with faith, anything is possible.
Viewers, young and old alike, will be captivated by the beautiful animations and lovely music featured in IESODO: FAITH. The actors giving voice to the characters do a wonderful job depicting the highs and lows of the segments. The bonus features are a great addition to the segments and enhance the learning experience.
This is inspirational and uplifting entertainment for the whole family.
Iesodo: Faith; Directed by Colin Brady; Zaya Toonz LLC; Actors: Tony Oliver, Erin Bethea, T.W. Gibis, Joey Lotsko, Ron Allen; @2014; 1 Disc DVD; Run Time: 55 Minutes; ASIN: B00IDDPTOM
FTC Full Disclosure - I received this DVD from Edify Media Inc. in hopes I would review it. However, receiving the complimentary DVD copy did not influence my review.
Capitol Christian Distribution, the market leader in Christian and Gospel music distribution, as well as chart topping Christian films and books, distributes the Iesodo DVD series, which can be purchased at Christian retail stores, Wal-Mart and Amazon.com.
To have an even better understanding of these lovely DVDs, click here to watch a trailer and see additional information.
Thanks so much for visiting with me today. I hope you find some time today to relax, enjoy a good book, and spend time with those you love. Do you think children learn by watching animated stories?
The way of Jesus - Amen! What an awesome message. And two messages per DVD. Now that's what you'd rather have you kids watching on a Saturday morning.
ReplyDeleteCertainly better than the stupid bird movie I endured last night...
Mason - Thanks for sharing. It's always good to keep up with what's going on in children's television and books. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this.
ReplyDeleteI'm not into the religious part, but the visuals look amazing and wonderfully warm and lovely
ReplyDeleteThose look like amazing books. I wanted to teach my children about Jesus and spirituality the way I was--where it wasn't a chain around your neck, but love and kisses.
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