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If Veggie Tales is Big Idea's Michael Jordan, then 321 Penguins is their version of Scottie Pippen ­ a talented  player who can do a lot of little things to ultimately help a team win, while not receiving anywhere near the acclamation of the superstar, yet garnering plenty of praise from those who would notice the second banana's accomplishments. Zidgel, Midgel, Fidgel, and Kevin are back, with the help of two imaginative children, Jason and Michelle.  "The Green Eyed Monster" a lesson concerning envy, is somewhat like "Larry Boy and the Rumor Weed", an older Veggie Tale story.  As envy over the size of a bedroom grows, the crews visits a planet in turmoil as sheep dispute which territory is better (the grass being greener on each side, literally). As their lack of contentment festers, the green eyed monster grows, until the only thing that can stop it is the learned experience of being happy with what each one has. "More is More" takes us to Planet Gutt, where we are reminded that overindulgence leads to loss.  Learning to say "enough" is the key point here, a reminder that too much of anything, no matter how good, can be a bad thing. "Give and Let Give" is a homily regarding generosity.  The gnomes of Planet Sharealike are fighting over water rights with the flamingos. Old nemesis Cavitus is more than happy to encourage the rift between the two factions, which almost leads to disastrous circumstances. Save the Planet! offers enjoyment for a slightly older age group than Veggie Tales, while mixing the usual trademark in jokes for adults characteristic of most Big Idea offerings.  Thoroughly satisfying, and occasionally laugh out loud funny.

Brian A. Smith