The Tale of the Bunny Picnic [VHS]
Jim Henson's last directorial production aimed squarely at children is  this delightful 50-minute show about a bunny who cried "dog." Little Bean Bunny always wants to make an impression on his family and his jovial bunny community. When he encounters a daffy dog bent on chasing rabbits (voiced by Henson), his stories only bemuse everyone; they'd rather prepare for the upcoming spring festival. Escaping into a rich fantasy life, Bean soon overcomes his fears and then finds practical ways to be a hero for a day. Jam-packed with music,The Tale of Bunny Picnicillustrates the enormity of Henson's vision in presenting multiple Muppet-like characters on screen at one time; there's a real sense of community. A cousin to hisFraggle Rockprograms, this show will appeal to all folks age 3 and up.--Doug Thomas