Imagine a book that transports you to fantastic adventures in ancient history! Children of all ages will enjoy traveling back in time to revisit favorite stories from the Bible. Chris, Joy and their toy robot Gizmo find themselves right in the middle of things when David does battle with Goliath. They take part in the biggest roundup in history while visiting with Noah, and watch in awe as Moses parts the Red Sea. Children love learning about Adam and Eve, Jonah, Samson and other great figures from the world’s most popular book.
The 52 half-hour “Superbook” episodes have been translated into more than 30 languages and have found enthusiastic audiences in over 70 countries.
Superbook Volume #1, includes four half-hour episodes – 120min.
How It All Began – Chris, Joy and Gizmo meet SuperBook while reluctantly cleaning the attic for Chris’ father. SuperBook transports the children back in time, where they meet the first man and woman in the garden of Eden.
My Brother’s Keeper – Chris, Joy and Gizmo meet Cain and Abel, the sons of Adam and Eve. The travelers witness a jealous Cain who kills Abel, and then gets punished.
The Flood – SuperBook takes the children back in time to witness the story of Noah and the flood. During the flood, the children board Noah’s ark, along with two of every living thing on the earth.
The Test – The children travel to meet Abraham and his son Isaac. They witness Abraham attempting to sacrifice Isaac on an altar.
Superbook Volume #2, includes four half-hour episodes – 120min.
Superbook Volume #3, includes four half-hour episodes – 120min.
Those Amazing Trumpets — In this action-packed episode, the travelers experience the battle of Jericho and the crushing of the Jericho walls.
Pitchers of Fire — The children witness the victorious story of Gideon and his army defeating the Midianites by shouting and breaking pitchers with torches inside.
Muscleman — The children travel back to live the story of Samson, one of the world’s most powerful men. Samson gets deceived, captured, and then destroys the temple where he’s held as a prisoner and a slave.
The First Christmas — The children experience the first Christmas where they meet Mary and Joseph. Mary bears a child, and King Herod attempts to kill the baby.
VHS/TV Series!
Season 1
Episode 1: How It All Began: Adam and Eve
Episode 2: My Brother’s Keeper: Cain and Abel
Episode 3: The Flood: Noah’s Ark
Episode 4: The Test: Abraham and Isaac
Episode 5: Here Comes the Bride: Rebekah
Episode 6: Double Trouble: Jacob and Esau
Episode 7: A Dream Come True: Joseph
Episode 8: The Miracle Rod: Moses
Episode 9: Those Amazing Trumpets: Joshua and the Fall of Jericho)
Episode 10: Pitchers of Fire: Gideon
Episode 11: Muscleman: Samson and Delilah
Episode 12: The First Christmas: The Birth of Jesus
Episode 13: Miracles of Love: The Life and Ministry of Jesus
Episode 14: The Best News Yet: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus)
Episode 15: Mother’s Day: Ruth, Naomi and Boaz
Episode 16: The Patience of Job: Job
Episode 17: Big Fish, Little Fish: Jonah and the Whale
Episode 18: The First King: Samuel and Saul
Episode 19: The Giant Killer: David
Episode 20: Superbrain: King Solomon
Episode 21: A True Prophet: Elijah and King Ahab
Episode 22: Flaming Chariots: Elisha
Episode 23: The Lion’s Den: Daniel
Episode 24: Nehemiah and the Walls of Jerusalem
Episode 25: The Beauty Queen: Esther
Episode 26: The Mighty Convert: Paul of Tarsus
Season 2
Episode 1: Where, Oh Where…
Episode 2: Hot Dog
Episode 3: Test of Faith
Episode 4: Love at First Sight
Episode 5: Father’s Pet
Episode 6: All About Dreams
Episode 7: The Hostage
Episode 8: The Family Reunion
Episode 9: A Gift from Heaven
Episode 10: The Burning Bush
Episode 11: No More Plagues
Episode 12: So You Want to Go Back to Egypt!
Episode 13: Snakes and a Donkey
Episode 14: Worth Fighting For
Episode 15: The Good Left Arm
Episode 16: Stick in the Mud
Episode 17: That’s a Promise
Episode 18: Just Rewards
Episode 19: A Wonderful Gift
Episode 20: The Mighty Little Shepherd
Episode 21: The Bigger They Come…
Episode 22: Faithful and True
Episode 23: David the King..
Episode 24: In All His Glory
Episode 25: The Wicked Queen
Episode 26: A Matter of Time
Check out the Sequel Series “Superbook: The Series II“
Check out the sister series: “The Flying House“
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| Release Date | 1981, October 9 |
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| Runtime | 30min. each |
| MPAA Rating | Not Rated |
| Format | DVD, TV/Cable, VHS |
| Director | Kazuo Yamazaki, Kenji Yoshida, Kôichi Masamura, Norio Yazawa, Osamu Sekita, Ryôji Fujiwara, Shôichi Yasumura, Susumu Ishizaki, Yô Kitasato |
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| Writers | Billie Lou Watt, Kazuo Satô, Kiichi Takayama, Naoko Miyake, Ryôko Takagi, Saburô Ebinuma |
| Language | English, Spanish |
| Production Company | The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc. (CBN) |
| Distribution Company | The Christian Broadcasting Network Inc. (CBN) |
| Cast | Billie Lou Watt, Hal Studer, Helena Van Koert, Lionel G. Wilson, Peter Fernandez, Ray Owens, Sonia Owens |
| Category | Animation, Biblical, Children, Youth |