Parents' Guide to The Dead Sea Squirrels

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The Dead Sea Squirrels TV show poster: Animated squirrels are shown with various other animated characters against a blue background

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Fernanda Camargo By Fernanda Camargo , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 5+

Cheeky Christian comedy links Bible lessons to modern life.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 5+?

Any Positive Content?

  • The Dead Sea Squirrels TV show screenshot 1: Squirrels play instruments as they sing to Michael, Justin and Sadie in the school cafeteria.
  • The Dead Sea Squirrels TV show screenshot 2: Michael points a yellow light at the petrified bodies of the squirrels

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age 12+

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What's the Story?

While accompanying his dad on an archeological trip to the Dead Sea, Michael discovers THE DEAD SEA SQUIRRELS petrified in a cave. Curious, he takes the squirrels home, only to find they're still alive. Their bodies have been preserved in salt for 2000 years, and they are just as eager to experience the modern day as they are to retell old stories.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 2 ):
Kids say : Not yet rated

The series combines a focus on comedy—which it executes very well—with an emphasis on Christian values while retelling New Testament stories for a new audience. The Dead Sea Squirrels is based on a series of books by the co-creator of VeggieTales, and maintains the tradition of teaching morals. This time, it's mixed with great gags, strange humor, and self-awareness.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the messages in The Dead Sea Squirrels and its origins. Can they remember any of the lessons in an episode? Were they familiar with its origin story, as told by the squirrels?

  • Do you follow any religion? What do you think is the role of religion in someone's life?

  • If you could find any creature from the past preserved in salt, which creature would you choose? It's a nice idea, but do you think it's possible? Why or why not?

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