SISTER WISDOM

4 out of 5 stars.

This 2-episode dvd is one I wouldn’t have just picked up out of a stack of children’s movies. I wasn’t much of a girly-girl, so the cover in shades of pink and the whole concept – “God’s Little Princess?” really? – weren’t really that appealing to me. But I’m also over 10 years old. And I have a daughter. And she is 3 1/2. And she loves having her nails painted, wearing dresses, all things girly. Her self-declared favorite color is, of course, pink.
So for her sake, I decided it was worth a review. And, actually, it was. It’s an animated story, and the episodes switch back and forth between Gigi’s real life and her imaginary adventures. This allows for enough action and excitement to keep little people interested.

The first episode on this dvd is about telling the truth, something I’ve just started needing to explain to my daughter. The story on the dvd gave an understandable situation that helps kids to understand what a lie is and why it is wrong; then, at the end of the story, there is a Scripture put up on the screen which is read aloud. It’s a good hunk of Scripture too, and I like that it wasn’t dumbed down for kids. It’s the straight Word of God and we all need that, from girly girls to tomboys.

The second episode was cute, too, about dealing with selfishness and surprises that aren’t what you think they are. Overall, a nicely done series that I am glad to have my daughter watch… even though I may not always watch it with her.

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