Crayola Kids Adventures: The Trojan Horse
Crayola Kids Adventures: The Trojan Horse

Crayola Kids Adventures: The Trojan Horse

1997Movie47 minEnglish

High atop Mount Olympus a feud erupts between three goddesses over who is entitled to the coveted Golden Apple. Their leader Zeus sends them to earth to let human mortals decide. Helen, Greece's beautiful Queen of Sparta, falls under the spell of the Golden Apple and is whisked away to Troy. The entire Greek army, among them the fearless warrior Odysseus, is enlisted to return her home. The cunning Odysseus devises the ultimate plan: The Greeks will build a great gift for the Trojans, a breathtakingly massive wooden horse. But little do the Trojans suspect that once they open their present, they're in for a big surprise!

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Jeff "Buddy" SchumakerGenres: Animation, Family, Adventure, Educational

Plot Summary

This animated short transports young viewers back to ancient Greece to witness the ingenuity behind the legendary Trojan Horse. Narrated by Crayola characters, the story explains how the Greeks cleverly used a giant wooden horse to infiltrate the city of Troy and win the war. It simplifies historical events into an accessible and engaging format for children.

Critical Reception

As an educational animated short aimed at young children, "Crayola Kids Adventures: The Trojan Horse" was generally well-received for its ability to explain historical concepts in an engaging and age-appropriate manner. It succeeded in its goal of introducing classic stories and historical events to a very young audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its simple and clear explanations of historical events.
  • Appreciated for making ancient history accessible to preschoolers.
  • Seen as a gentle and educational introduction to classic tales.

Google audience: Audience feedback for this specific short is limited due to its niche audience and release format. However, similar Crayola educational content is typically lauded by parents for its educational value and child-friendly presentation.

Fun Fact

The "Crayola Kids Adventures" series aimed to adapt various classic stories and historical events into short, animated formats, often featuring the anthropomorphic Crayola crayons as guides or characters.

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