Hermie and Friends

Sing along with Hermie and Friends as they have the silliest Christmas countdown ever! Based on the classic tune "The Twelve Days of Christmas," this Hermie and Friends song perfectly captures the garden at Christmas. When the creatures of the garden gather to celebrate the Christmas season, there’s a lot of activity: flies a’buzzin’, fleas a’scratchin’, spiders spinning, snails sliming-the list goes on and on. But even in the midst of all the silliness, Hermie and his friends remember to celebrate the real reason for the season. Available in three different formats, it’s sure to be the perfect gift for that child at heart on your list! Ages 4 to 10.

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So what's so bad about being a common caterpillar? Just ask Hermie -- or his friend, Wormie -- and they'll tell you. No splashy stripes. No stand-out spots. Not even a cool house like the snail or super-strength like the ant. Compared to the rest of God's beautiful creation, they just feel ordinary. Unimportant. A little out of place. But God sees past their plainness, and plans an incredible surprise to show them just how special they are.

Featuring the voices of Tim Conway as Hermie and Don Knotts as Wormie, these caterpillars encounter a host of delightful characters and quickly wriggle their way into the hearts of young and old alike. But as the 3D animation engages young minds, the truth of God's purpose and plan for His people touches their souls. It's a message of hope you'll want your kids to hear, and a fun-filled adventure that will keep them crawling back for more.

- Winner of a 2002 Crystal Award of Excellence for Best Use of Music in a video, presented by The Communicator Awards.
- Winner of 2 Telly awards!
- Winner of The National Parenting Center's 2003 Seal of Approval!

Special Features: Computer wallpaper and screen savers, Games, Full-length versions of two songs featured on the video, "Making of" Featurette, Spanish language track, Chapter selection for quick scene access, Closed captioned, 5.1 Surround Sound, Approx. 60 minutes of running time

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Flo Fly is abuzz with excitement! Superstar bug band the Water Beatles want her to get them to the concert safely. She begs everybody to help--but Flo is not shy about telling a lie, and falsehood bears fruit when friends give her the boot! Has fibbing left her friendless, or will Hermie forgivingly risk another flimflam? Running time: Approximately 60 minutes.

Bonus Features:

• Making of featurette
• Full-length versions of two songs featured on the video
• Computer wallpaper and screen saverS
• Games
• Spanish language track
• Chapter selection for quick scene access
• Closed captioning
• 5.1 surround sound .

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With all eight knees knocking, Webster, an anxious arachnid, vows to overcome his phobias (dark places, heights, other insects). But when he ventures out into the garden, everybody is terrified of him! And he has nobody to turn to . . . except God. Will Webster learn to confront his fears--and will Hermie and friends be able to face Webster? Kids of all ages will appreciate this light-hearted reminder that God is always by their sides. Recommended for ages 4 to 10. Running time, including special features, is approximately 100 minutes.

Bonus Features:

• Behind the Scenes featurette
• Phobia Mania--a look at the actors' fears
• Computer wallpaper and screen saver
• Coloring pages
• Trailers
• Hidden Easter eggs
• New Racing game
• On screen version of Hermie and the Big Bully Croaker Book
• Sing-along songs
• Chapter selection for quick scene access
• Closed captioning
• 5.1 surround sound
• Bio's on voice talent actors
• Auto start which allows kids to watch by simply inserting the DVD
• Cartoon short The Race of Fear
  
  Winner of a 2005 Telly Awards! .

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He's been kicked out of his hive and is on the move. Now Buzby, the misbehaving bee, is bringing his mischief to the garden! He wreaks havoc on the safe serenity of the garden with his unwillingness to follow the Garden Golden Rules. Besides, since he thinks himself the "king of the bees," he doesn't have to follow anyone's rules! But an act of kindness (not to mention the King of all creation stepping in!) changes Buzby's heart, and teaches him that God's rules are made to keep everyone safe. Recommended for ages 4 to 10. Running time: Approximately 60 minutes, including bonus features. Closed captioned.

Winner of two 2005 Telly Awards!

DVD Bonus Features:

• Behind the Scenes Featurette
• Coloring Pages
• Computer Wallpaper and Screen Savers
• Trivia Game
• Subtitles
• Read-A-Long Book
• Fun Family Recipe
• Hidden Easter Egg
• Storyboard Reel
• Trailers
• 5.1 Surround Sound
• Auto Start Allows kids to watch by simply inserting the DVD .

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Everybody's abuzz over Buzby---the self-proclaimed "king of the bees." He's a bug gone bad who scoffs at the garden Golden Rules. But when the King of all creation arrives and explains how rules protect everybody, Buzby makes a beeline to o-bee-dience! Includes the 60-minute DVD and a clearly giggle-icious critter-keeper locket (bugs not included). Ages 4 to 10.

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Hermie and his friends in the garden teach your children about talking with God, and living for Him in this heartwarming series by Max Lucado. In this 4-pack you'll get the episodes Hermie, a Common Caterpillar, Flo the Lyin' Fly, Webster, the Scary Spider, and Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee. Recommended for ages 4 to 10.

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The true meaning of Christmas comes to the garden!
It's Christmastime in the garden and Hermie and his friends are hustling and bustling to prepare for the big day. But more than anything, they all eagerly anticipate the crowning moment of the holiday season: the arrival of Grannypillar's scrumptious fruitcake.

Suddenly Christmas is hijacked when Iggy and Ziggy Cockroach--the meanest, greediest bugs in the garden--steal Grannypillar's fruitcake. How will Christmas survive?!

But deep in the hearts of the garden's youngest, the true meaning of Christmas shines. Hailey and Bailey, through an act of unheard generosity, remind everyone in the garden that the celebration of Christmas is not about fruitcake, but about God's gift to us all, through His Son, Jesus.

Tim Conway and Don Knotts are joined by popular radio duo Rick & Bubba (as Iggy & Ziggy Roach). Recommended for ages 3 to 8.

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There's someone new coming to the garden's Summer Camp this year, and, well, he has a problem. He stinks. But that's what stink bugs do. So, when Stanley arrives at Camp-Bug-a-Boo, he creates quite a, well, stink! Everyone tries their best to put up with the unusual odor, but things don't go so well. But then God helps the summer camp to realize that the reason Stanley stinks is because he's afraid and the thing he is most afraid of is others not liking him and accepting him the way he is. Our garden friends soon learn that God created each of us for very special reasons and that, even though Stanley is different, they need to show him love.

Tim Conway, Don Knotts, and Melissa Disney are back as the voices of Hermie, Wormie, and Lucy, and special guest Judge Reinhold stars as Stanley the Stinkbug! Recommended for ages 3 to 8.

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Hermie and his friends in the garden teach your children about talking with God, and living for Him in this heartwarming series by Max Lucado. In this 6-pack you'll get the episodes Hermie, a Common Caterpillar, Flo the Lyin' Fly, Webster, the Scary Spider, Buzby, the Misbehaving Bee, A Fruitcake Christmas, and Stanley the Stinkbug. Recommended for ages 4 to 10.

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The garden literally goes "nuts" when a shortage of nuts causes panic, especially with the Garden Talent Show and Tell starting tomorrow. And wouldn't you know it? Everyone's talent involves a nut. With only one nut left in the entire garden, friends turn into enemies as it's a mad dash to see who grabs the last, elusive nut. To remain friends and to save the show, the bugs must learn to share.

Tim Conway, Don Knotts, Melissa Disney, and Rick and Bubba lend their voices once again to bring the Garden bugs alive. Hear Don Knotts' final performance in this heartwarming and hilarious story about sharing. Includes the cartoon short "Win, Lose, or Honey!" Recommended for ages 3 to 7. Running time: Approximately 60 minutes.

Bonus Features:

• Auto-Start: Allows kids to watch simply by inserting the DVD
• Trailers
• Game
• Subtitles
• "Behind-the-Scenes" Featurette
• Sing-Along Song
• 5.1 Surround Sound
• Computer Wallpaper and Screensavers
• Don Knotts Tribute .

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Meet Milo, the praying mantis. Only, Milo won't pray! Then a big storm destroys his Snack Shack, and he doesn't know what to do--he doesn't even know how to talk to God about it. Milo thinks he has to get God's attention in order for God to hear him, but when he finally learns how to pray, he realizes that God has been helping him all along. The garden gang leans an important lesson about how to trust God after praying, and that His answers come in many different forms. You'll also enjoy the cartoon short "Buzby's Beach Blanket Bug Bash"! Features the voices of Tim Conway, Melissa Disney, and Richard Kind as Milo. Recommended for ages 3 to 7. Running time: Approximately 60 minutes, including bonus features.

Special Features:

• "Just Can't Pray" Sing Along Song
• Subtitles
• Closed Captioned
• Coloring Pages
• "Making of" Featurette
• "To Share or Nut to Share" Read Along Audio Storybook
• Trivia Game/Quiz
• Easter Eggs
• Computer Wallpapers
• Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound
• Widescreen/Fullscreen
• Auto-start: Kids can watch by simply inserting DVD .

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Buzby and his pals turn the tables on his naughty niece and nephew to show them how their rude conduct affects everyone. After experiencing how unpleasant it can be when others don't clean up after themselves, display bad table manners, or are cranky, Beebee and Buddy decide to "bee"-have themselves. Ages 3 to 7. Approx. 60 minutes.

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Hailey and Bailey are pretty typical twins. Most of the time, they get along and love each other very much. But every once in a while, they have a disagreement. What was it this time? Blueberries vs. tomatoes? Or was it oatmeal vs. Cap'n Crunch? She hit me first? Actually, sibling disputes are almost never "about" anything--they are just silly.

In this Hermie and Friends episode, Hailey and Bailey can't agree on what to pack for their picnic, and the resulting feud spills over to the entire garden! In fact, their conflict threatens to undo the good deeds the twins have agreed to perform. The whole garden gang has to learn a lesson about getting along from Mark 12:31 where Jesus teaches about loving our neighbor as we love ourselves. Recommended for ages 4 to 10
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Hermie may be a common caterpillar, but one thing he excels at is being certain about what God says. That is, when God says things that aren't very unusual. When God declares that the Garden Gang needs a boat, suddenly there's room for doubt! The idea that they need a boat is simply silly, especially since it hasn't rained in ages. Why would they need a boat? Besides, they've already trusted God once, so do they have to keep believing him again and again? Little ones learn along with Hermie and all his Garden friends a memorable faith lesson based on the Sermon on the Mount about relying on God to care for their every need. Recommended for ages 4 to 10..

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Skeeter is a Mosquito who can't seem to do anything right. To make matter worse, he has a famous older brother who can't seem to do anything wrong! Skeeter's brother, the world famous adventurer Sir Sinclair M. Skeeto, shows up in the garden with a mysterious treasure map left by their father. When he arrives, the garden gang is awed by him and can't help but fawn all over him. Can Skeeter, with his crooked stinger, really help solve the mystery of the treasure's location?

Based on Psalm 139:13-14, kids will learn a lesson about each of us being designed especially by God. This episode introduces John O'Hurley as Sir Sinclair M. Skeeto, and also features the voice talents of Tim Conway and Melissa Disney. Running time: Approximately 60 minutes. Recommended for ages 4 to 10.
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When Flo gets her own TV talk show, she's thrilled. But she's so busy thinking about what to say and what to wear that she forgets to consider others' feelings---and insults every guest on her show! Can she learn the important skill of asking for---and receiving---forgiveness? Voice talent includes Vicki Lawrence and Tim Conway. 60 minutes..

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