Unto Us A Dove Is Born: "Festivities are in full swing as the flock prepares to celebrate Iesodo's birthday! The Cypress Tree is decked out with holly berries and excitement is in the air. Everyone gathers as Rocky shares the story of this amazing day, and how it changed their lives forever."
My Review: In time for Christmas season, a new cartoon, and one that celebrates the birth of Jesus. This has been my favorite of the Iesodo series (still have not seen "Believe"). It tells the story of the nativity on a level that younger children would understand, and also has hints of what life was like during the final days Jesus was on earth. It gives a good foundational base for children, but without making it seem like a sermon. Kids will love the bright colors and songs that they will soon be singing along with. I confess that "We Three Kings" was my favorite, largely because it reminded me of the Claymation Christmas version...but with wise owls. I recommend this as a great new addition for your kids to watch, so pick up a copy.
For those, like me, who don't like to start Christmas season until after Thanksgiving, this would be a fun video for the family to watch together after decorating the house and putting up your tree. What better way to start the season off right, but by reminding your kids of the true meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate.
Disclosure: I received a free copy of the DVD from Edify Media to enable me to write a fair and honest review.
FULL SERIES: Iesodo (YAY-sa-doe) is a wise white dove whose
name means "The Way of Jesus". He and his feathered friends bring
your favorite New Testament stories to life in a whole new way. Iesodo and his friends live in the Holy
Land, in a beautiful Cypress Tree on the shores of a vast Lake (or as we know
it, the Sea of Galilee). These birds are an unlikely group of friends, and
though they have their differences, they have one thing in common: since they
met Iesodo, their lives have never been the same. Now they’re out to spread his
message of hope to the entire bird world!
Zaya Toonz, the
animation company behind Iesodo, assembled a collaboration of animation experts
with experience in both the children’s and Christian markets. Directors for the series include Brian E. Ray
whose credits consist of “Muppet Babies,” “My Little Pony Tales” and “Ed, Ed,
and Eddy,” as well as Colin Brady, whose credits include “Toy Story,” “Toy
Story 2” and “A Bug's Life.” Brady also served as the former animation
supervisor for Pixar Animation Studios. Producer Eric S. Rollman, President of
Rollman Entertainment, formerly served as President of Production for Fox Kids
and Marvel, and writer/producer Rob Loos is an Emmy Nominee and writer/producer
for “McGee and Me,” “Christmas Lamb,” “Kids 10 Commandments” and “Touched by an
Angel.” The “Iesodo” series also features the voice of Erin Bethea
(“Fireproof,” “Amazing Love”) as Maggie. For more information, visit http://www.iesodo.com.
About Capitol Christian Distribution: Capitol Christian
Distribution is the market leader in Christian and Gospel music distribution,
and also represents a diverse range of chart topping Christian films and books,
reaching the US Christian specialty and general retail marketplace and physical
and digital retailers in more than 50 countries around the world.
*Except for my review, most of this is from the Iesodo press release.
*Except for my review, most of this is from the Iesodo press release.
