New Releases by Doug Peterson

The Mess Detectives, starring Bob and Larry, are back again to sort through another mess and help kids learn a lesson about telling the truth and taking responsibility for their actions.Case #374--8:33 a.m.: Veggie Detectives, Bob and Larry, are called to the scene of another messy crime. When they arrive at Madame Blueberry’s house, they discover a horrifying scene. Percy Pea and his friends had a wild, crazy sleepover and someone broke the bed. But who did it? The four suspects try to make a “pea bargain,” but no one will admit to the dastardly deed. Who will come clean and take responsibility for this messy crime in this case of The Big Sleepover?Once again, kids will enjoy being a part of the investigation as Bob and Larry uncover another messy mystery and learn a lesson about responsibility. Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun. Now that’s the Big Idea!Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

The Mess Detectives, starring Bob and Larry, are back again to sort through another mess and help kids learn a lesson about sharing.Case #239--11:23 am: Veggie Detectives, Bob and Larry are called to the scene of another messy crime, but when they arrive at the home of Percy Pea, they discover he’s burning mad. Percy doesn’t want his little brother to EVER touch his stuff! His Magnetic Man action figure is missing and he thinks Li’l Pea took it. But, did Li’l Pea really do it? See how the messy truth comes out in this case of the Don’t-Touchables.Kids will enjoy being a part of the investigation as Bob and Larry uncover the messy mystery and learn a lesson about how to share with others. Sunday morning values, Saturday morning fun. Now that’s the Big Idea!Through imaginative and innovative products, Zonderkidz is feeding young souls.

The Mess Detectives, starring Bob and Larry, are back again to sort through another mess and help kids learn that laziness doesn''t pay. Veggie Detectives, Bob and Larry, are called to the scene of another messy crime. Laura Carrot has been taken prisoner by the laziest Veggies ever—the Couch Potatoes. This may be the Mess Detectives'' most dangerous case yet. How will they save Laura from the lazy spuds? Don''t be a couch potato, too—open the book to find out! Kids will enjoy being a part of the investigation as Bob and Larry battle snack-shooters and mountains of mess to solve another messy crime.

"Who''s guilty in the case of the lost temper? Get the whole scoop and learn about the importance of controlling anger with this hilarious detective story with a twist."--P. [4] of cover.

"When Sheriff Bob leaves town for a few days, Larry is left to run the jail alone. Will he be able to handle it, or will he go over the top? Saddle up with Cowboy Larry and his friends while they learn about the importance of showing mercy"--P. [4] of cover.

"Based on the true story of Henry "Box" Brown''s amazing escape from slavery"--Cover.

Hoist the mainstay! Trim the sails! Paint the poop deck?!?! It''s BIG time for Bob and Larry! Universal Pictures® and Big Idea® bring everybody''s favorite talking vegetables back to the big screen worldwide in early 2008 with the release of The Pirates Who Don''t Do Anything: A VeggieTales® Movie. Elliot the Brave (Larry the Cucumber), George the Amazing (Pa Grape), and Sedgewick the Magnificient (Mr. Lunt) venture out on a high-seas adventure and find out that a hero isn''t the strongest, or the fastest, or the smartest, or even the best-looking. The hero is the one who does what he knows is right . . . no matter how hard it is.

Junior and Laura learn lose track of Lil'' Pea while babysitting, then get a lesson in responsibility when a book transports them into the middle of a car chase that is not what it seems to be.

Will cowboy Larry take the long, hard road, or will be cheat and take the easy path during his cattle-drive test? Ride along to see how he realizes the importance of doing what''s right.

"Detectives Bob and Larry need to train some new recruits. But in frustration, they start saying some not-so-nice things. Join the Pod Squad as they help show that using nice words is a very "groovy" thing to do."--Back cover

When an old man arrives at the castle the night before the Rhubarbarian Pie-Palooza Festival, the knights are fighting over their pies, and only Duke and Petunia take time to care for the stranger.

A lesson in using nice words.

A lesson in being responsible.

When the Barbarian Burger, home to the best float-through fast food in town, takes too long to serve them, the crabby Vikings and Cheese-Packers lose control until Lyle the Kindly shows them how to be patient.

A LESSON IN BEING THANKFUL.

A lesson in handling fear.

A lesson in showing compassion.

"A freaky accident has inflated Dr. Bubba Gumm-- and his ego! Join LarryBoy and Alfred as they save the day by proving that true greatness comes from being humble"--Page 4 of cover

A lesson in sharing.

Companion to the video ''LarryBoy and the Bad Apple'' It''s a wonderful day at the Cannonball Water Park---playing in the sand, basking in the sun, and sliding down the water slide ... until the Bad Apple and her slimy sidekick, Curly, decide to play dirty! After tricking Laura Carrot and Junior Asparagus into starting a mud fight, one thing leads to another and soon everyone is covered in mud! But this is no ordinary mud---it''s a sticky goo cooked up by none other than the Bad Apple herself. Can LarryBoy free Bumblyburg from this dirty disaster even when he''s covered in mud? Kids will enjoy being a part of the fun as LarryBoy discovers the power of forgiveness.

Detective Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato teach Percy Pea about forgiveness.

When Petunia has the honor of naming the Champion from among the knights at the Tournament of Pies, she surprises the other vegetables by choosing an unlikely winner.

Bob and Larry try to free Laura Carrot from the two lazy couch potatoes that have taken over her room and convinced her to do nothing but watch television.

When the Mess Detectives Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato investigate Junior Asparagus'' poor school grades, the two detectives end up learning something as well.

Larryboy takes a vacation on a volcanic island for superheroes and learns a lesson about including others when he is excluded by his favorite superhero buddies like Lemon Twist and Electro-Melon.

The Mess detectives help four youngsters learn to take responsibility for "messing up."

LarryBoy learns a lesson in compassion as he battles a raging tornado twisting through the town of Bumblyburg!

When super villain Outback Jack and his sidekick attack Bumblyburg in search of a buried treasure, Larryboy must rely on retired super heroes for help--including the wise, mild-mannered Pruneman. This adventure provides a gentle lesson about respecting our elders.

Written in an easy-to-read novel format, Going for the Green Selling in the st Century is designed to motivate business professionals to out perform their competition. Simple steps are carefully outlined explaining the essential tools, skills and processes that will transform the sales game from a discussion on product and price to one of helping the customer achieve their business goals.