Product Details

• Actors: Rob Rackstraw, Kate Harbour, Rupert Degas, Greg Proops
• Directors: Brian Little, Liz Whitaker, Sarah Ball
• Writers: Chris Trengrove, Jimmy Hibbert, Keith Chapman
• Producers: Jackie Cockle, Kate Fawkes, Theresa Plummer-Andrews
• Format: Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: Unrated
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Lyons / Hit Ent.
• VHS Release Date: December 17, 2002
• Run Time: 10 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000068V9P
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #13,646 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Sweet simplicity describes Bob the Builder, a hands-down winner among toddlers and preschoolers. Earnest, affable Bob and his crew of pastel-colored, animated machines solve pint-sized dilemmas with a can-do attitude. this 45-minute collection comprises four episodes, interspersed with four additional "mini-adventures." The stories depict a day in the life of the intrepid construction worker as he encounters perplexing troubles of the trade and faces each roadblock with ingenuity. In one story, a porcupine is about to be flattened by Roley the steamroller; in another, a missing tortoise looks suspiciously similar to the rocks that Scoop is moving. Before the day is over, Bob also saves a nest of mice and a baby bird, providing the subtle message that all creatures, however small and seemingly insignificant, deserve care and compassion. While adults may find the program slow going, it's perfectly paced for the under-5 set. --Lynn Gibson

Product Description
Super construction worker Bob the Builder™ is here to save the day! And his helpful crew of machines wants to help! When Spud accidentally knocks off his nose, can Muck and Dizzy sniff out a replacement nose? Who knows? Maybe a mole in a hole. Then, it’s Bob to the rescue when Roley the steamroller becomes a runaway "sleep roller." Can Bob rescue Roley before he flattens the town? Can Bob save a family of porcupines from being flattened? Can Bob fix everything? It’s no prob for Bob, the can-do construction worker who always saves the day! Approx. Run Time: 45 minutes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great movie for a Bob the Builder lover!, February 7, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Bob the Builder - Bob Saves the Day (DVD)

My son is 2 years old and knew of Bob the Builder, but had never seen him. Actually, our son wasn't very interested in tv or watching movies at all! We got him this DVD and now you can't tear him away from it. As a matter of fact, he wakes up and asks right away to see "Bob Builder". He loves dancing, in the beginning, to the "Bob the Builder Theme Song". And, he loves saying, "Pork-pine" (porcupine)! Now we've gone out and bought a few of the other Bob the Builder movies because we were afraid of wearing this one out! If your toddler already knows or likes Bob the Builder, I definately recommend this!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I could have watched Bob the Builder as a kid:), November 10, 2004

By	A. Ryan "Merribelle" (Westminster, CA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Bob the Builder - Bob Saves the Day (DVD)

Bob the Builder: Bob Saves the Day is a great addition to the library of children's dvds and videos that we have begun to collect (and slowly drown in, lol!). This is maybe four episodes' worth of Bob the Builder and his adventures during a day hard at work. The cheery contractor and his talking machines always show respect and care for each other, but then watch as they use their construction savvy to help even the little animals. They rescue birds, mice, etc. from various predicaments.

As usual, Bob and the gang manage to get the job done through teamwork, all the while showing pride in their workmanship. I think this installment --as well as the entire series --sends valuable messages to kids about the importance of hard work and cooperation. You could tell kids about these ideas until you are blue in the face but they'll identify even better with the trucks and tractors in this delightful show. You just can't miss with Bob!

And now a word to the producers: While I can appreciate that you had to change a few things for the American audience, it was not necessary to change what was obviously a family of hedgehogs into "porcupines". Kids aren't dumb - in fact, they usually learn much faster than adults. You do a disservice to them by "dumbing down" the vocabulary. But that was really a very minor quibble and I still heartily recommend Bob and friends to all parents of toddlers.
-Andrea, aka Merribelle

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great character!, May 11, 2004

By	Texasgirl (Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bob the Builder - Bob Saves the Day (DVD)

My two-year-old was a Thomas the Tank Engine fanatic, and I was bored silly and wanted to get him to watch something else. I bought this video, and Thomas is now forgotten. At least 10 times a day my son asks for "Bob bob bob" (though I don't indulge him every time he asks!). The videos are fun, the characters are funny, and they sneak in a little educational stuff too.