VeggieTales: Dave and the Giant Pickle (2004)

VeggieTales: Dave and the Giant Pickle is just endlessly entertaining (esp. for a kids' cartoon with a Bible-based message on self-esteem). We open with Larry the Cucumber pretending to be his own brand of dork/rogue avenger, Larry-Boy (with "powerful suction-cup action ears!"). His antics are a mild stitch in the side esp. whenever his "ears" malfunction -- but I digress.) Turns out he's a bit sad about being himself so he wants to be a much-beloved hero. The message of the Bible story (David and Goliath), with the original songs that follow, is geared toward children and says "Even a little person can do great things (when God wants him to and he believes)." The story of David the shepherd boy and how he faces Goliath (who is here unfortunately a ponderous, ugly, giant pickle) is roundly entertaining. The songs are very good too. If you want VeggieTales to grow on you, this title will definitely do the trick. 4.5 stars.