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By Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Bob's crew searches for treasure; lots of positive messages.
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Bob the Builder: The Legend of the Golden Hammer
What's the Story?
Brickbeard the Pirate narrates BOB THE BUILDER: THE GOLDEN HAMMER from the past, explaining that he has left clues all over the village of Fixham Harbour, his former home, to the location of his prized Golden Hammer. Spud the scarecrow and Scrambler set out to find the hammer and present it to Bob as a gift. In the effort, a Blue's Clues-like exercise, Spud falls through a roof and gets chased by a not-very-scary dragon costume. Bob and his crew put in a picture window, replace rotted beams and shaky pillars, and rehab a theater and lighthouse.
Is It Any Good?
Bob and crew remain endearing and lovable in this perfect preschool mixture of entertainment and life lessons. The voices have changed over the years, becoming a little less childish and feminine than they were at the start, but the characters retain the uplifting innocence and optimism that will keep younger ones interested. Kids who like will especially enjoy Bob the Builder: The Legend of the Golden Hammer, since it doesn't have any of the creepy or scary aspects associated with pirate life.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how fun it must be to find buried treasure. What would you do if you found the treasure like they do in Bob the Builder: The Legend of the Golden Hammer?
Brickbeard the pirate hid his treasure in the village of Fixham. Why do people hide valuable things?
Why are stories about pirates so popular? What do you like about pirates?
How do the characters in Bob the Builder: The Legend of the Golden Hammer demonstrate communication, perseverance, and teamwork? Why are these important character strengths?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : December 28, 2010
- Cast : Sophie Aldred , Marc Silk , Rupert Degas , Lorelei King , Emma Tate
- Directors : Will Meugniot , Paul Sabella
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : HIT Entertainment
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks ) , Pirates
- Character Strengths : Communication , Perseverance , Teamwork
- Run time : 60 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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