Phil the Ventriloquist

by Robert Kraus

Phil's ability to throw his voice bothers his parents until the night a burglar sneaks into the house.

Genres: Picture Books

32 pages, Library Binding

First published March 1, 1989

About the author

Robert Kraus was an American children's author, cartoonist and publisher. Founder and publisher of Windmill Books, author and illustrator of award-winning children's books, Kraus began as a cartoonist and cover artist for The New Yorker. [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_...]

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I try to read a book a day here at the library but....we have been very busy and understaffed so I haven't had a chance...BUT while shelving I came across this book and I couldn't help but read it. It is about a little bunny who is a ventriloquist. He makes his dad's shoes talk and his mom hat talk. (Very Jeff Dunham...)

Anyways, his family is embarrassed by him and tries to buy him a ventriloquist doll but Phil thinks it is more fun to make 'things' talk. He has no respect from his family until his ventriloquist skills saves the day.
Cute book!

[Suzan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a Weekly Reader book I got when my oldest daughter was a little girl and one that became a favorite. I loved getting to read it again with her daughter, my granddaughter.

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just an incredibly cute book that I really enjoyed when I was younger.

[Robert J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Phil uses his love of ventriloquism to save the day and earn his families acceptance. NMy children loved this book. Nice illustrations.

[marc · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and Sweet

[Isaac · Rating 3 out of 5]

Phil's parents aren't a fan of his ventriloquist skills... but when a burglar breaks in to their house and Phil scares him off with his voice throwing talent the burglar runs away. That maybe be an issue for some sensitive children.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice easy book.

[The Brothers · Rating 3 out of 5]

An okay story about a little rabbit that can throw his voice. He ends up a hero (after first embarrassing his parents with his talent) by scaring away a burgler.

Cartoony illustrations.