Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber, the computer-animated stars of the Veggie Tales children's video series, have sold 3 million units with titles such as Josh and the Big Wall and Rack, Shack, & Benny since their 1993 debute.
Bob and Larry have also spawned a merchandising explosion. Their colorful images now appear on hats, neckties, games, puzzles, and stationery.
Two "Veggie Tales" episodes are now selling in general merchandise outlets such as Wal-Mart, Kmart, and Target and have become two of the nation's ten bestselling children's videos. In May, Where's God When I'm S-s-scared? climbed ahead of all other children's videos except Sesame Street's Elmopalooza.
While we pray for peace, we need moral clarity about this war.
As my doubts about his teachings grew, so did a secret fascination with Jesus.
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