VeggieTales: Pistachio - The Little Boy that Woodn't
VeggieTales: Pistachio - The Little Boy that Woodn't

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VeggieTales: Pistachio - The Little Boy that Woodn't

2010
Movie
49 min
English

A family adventure featuring a helpful lesson in listening to your parents and the importance of family. This creative parody of the beloved story of Pinocchio is a classic retelling with a clever VeggieTales twist. Once upon a time, a lonely toymaker named Gelato decided to carve a little boy out of wood. Imagine his surprise when he learned that this little toy boy could walk ... and talk ... and definitely had a mind of his own! When Pistachio tries to do things his way he lands in a "whale" of a situation! Will he decide to listen to the wisdom of a loving father in time to save his whole family from becoming fish food?

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IMDb7.0/10
Director: Mike NawrockiGenres: Animation, Family, Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

In this VeggieTales adventure, a spoiled boy named Pistachio desperately wants to be like his dad, a famous toy inventor. When his father's latest invention goes missing, Pistachio sets out on a grand adventure to find it, encountering pirates and learning valuable lessons about honesty and responsibility along the way. The story is framed by a retelling of the biblical parable of the Prodigal Son.

Critical Reception

VeggieTales: Pistachio - The Little Boy That Woodn't was generally well-received by its target audience of young children and their parents, praised for its humor, engaging storyline, and positive moral messages. As with most VeggieTales productions, it was noted for its ability to entertain while imparting Christian values.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its Christian values and relatable characters.

  • Appreciated for its humor and musical numbers.

  • Seen as an effective tool for teaching children about forgiveness and responsibility.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this title is not readily available, but past VeggieTales releases have generally been positively reviewed by parents for their educational and moral content.

Fun Fact

The character of Pistachio is inspired by the biblical story of the Prodigal Son, adapting its themes of repentance and reconciliation for a young audience.

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