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3-2-1 Penguins! The Cheating Scales of Bullamanka

(2002, Rated NR, Family and kids, Starring Buddy Lewis, Ron Smith, Ron Wells)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 4; suggested age 4.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    VeggieTales-produced moral tale of penguins.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 4 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Encourages kids not to cheat.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence & scariness:

    Mild peril, but no one is hurt.
  • Sexy stuff:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Part of the vast VeggieTales empire.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About 3-2-1 Penguins! The Cheating Scales of Bullamanka

Parents need to know that this DVD is produced by the people who brought us the VeggieTales series. Its focus is morals and lessons, and there is a mild reference to God not wanting us to cheat.

Read our full review by Nell Minow

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  • Families can talk about their own family's notion of morality and religion. What is cheating? Can you cheat at more than just board games?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 3 and give it 3.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Educational

    Young ones delight!

    This looks great for young children!

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Iowa
    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

    Great movie!

    This video has great values and morals.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Penguin Power

    We love Veggie Tales, and this new generation from Big Idea Productions is for the crowd that is aging out of the Veggies. My three year old might not have grasped everything in the story, but she loved the animation and new characters. I liked that there was a female lead character involved in this story. Veggie Tales is primarily male in leads. Great moral lesson, and great way to keep this animation around for the "older" kids.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Kansas
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Anonymous
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

  7. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 5 and give it 5.0

  8. Adult Reviewer
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    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 1.0

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