Rebecca St. James, who had partnered her talents with VeggiesTales last Easter to create the popular VeggieTales DVD "An Easter Carol," celebrates Easter once again this second season with Big Idea - the founders of VeggieTales.

As the first recording artist to be utilized by God in such unique partnership with VeggieTales, St. James beautifully voiced the music box angel character 'Hope.' A special song called, "Hope's Song," also featured St. James voice. The DVD sold over 450,000 copies in eight weeks during Easter season of 2004.

Terry Pefanis, COO of Big Idea noted, "Big Idea is thrilled to have Rebecca St. James as the first artist to partner with VeggieTales. The result has been tremendous. From the launch of An Easter Carol last season fans of the series have raved over Rebecca's voicing of the endearing character of Hope, the music box angel who helps save the true meaning of Easter."

"An Easter Carol" was inspired by the timeless Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, as suggested by the title. It relays the message of the true meaning of Easter, the cross and the resurrection, to millions of viewers, celebrating Easter past, present, and future.

In the series, Australian born artist St. James switched into a slightly British accent for 'Hope's' voice. She recently shared in an interview; "Countless times kids have approached me at my concerts over the past year to say 'Please do the voice of Hope!' It's been an awesome experience to be a part of VeggieTales!"

Now, the DVD series of Veggietales continues to rapidly sell in this Easter season, becoming a seasonal classic for children.

Ruth Powell
ruth@breathecast.com