Phil vischer was born on june 16, 1966 in muscatine, iowa, usa. Enjoy these christmas memories from phil vischer, jim daly, elisa morgan and others. Yesterday my wife, a first grade teacher in our churchs classical academy, showed me a new kids video that tells the story of the bible. Whats in the bible bible made easy for kids christian. Currently, he owns a small film business, jellyfish labs, based in. Phil vischer, mike nawrocki, lisa vischer and dan anderson directed by. Michael nawrocki better known as mike nawrocki born july 8th, 1966 in dayton, ohio is an american voice actor, writer, animator and director. As cocreator of veggietales, hes also been writer, director and voice for more than a dozen characters, including bob the tomato.
Books phil vischer official blog of veggietales creator. Phil vischer books list of books by author phil vischer. Kids and adults may get confused about jesus christmas vs. These beavers are the heroes of phil s next book 47 beavers on the big blue sea. A new book from phil vischer, why do we call it christmas. Theyve been working on for like five months now, i wasnt gonna launch it for another month cuz we havent figured out how to market it and all that stuff and all the apps arent quite done yet. After a whole lot of writing and a whole lot of art creation and a whole lot of printing, my. It was like 3 books and all of them were about bunnies and baskets with jesus thrown in at the end. Christmas gifts for women christmas books a christmas story kids christmas christmas crafts christmas. Veggie tales creator phil vischer debuts storybook bible. Phil vischer talks about the meaning behind some of our fondest christmas traditions, and he explores the who, what, where, when, and how of christmas. The real story behind the holiday vischer, phil, alcorn, jeremiah on.
At christmas, phil vischer released a new picture book called why do we call it christmas. Phil vischer, chris olsen and tim hodge amazons choice for christmas veggie tales. Since then, i have found some that i genuinely like that do discuss jesus in a way i think is ageappropriate and interesting. In his first new project since veggietales, phil vischer has set out to teach kids and parents. These beavers are the heroes of phils next book 47 beavers on the big blue sea. The year was 1991, and phil was a newly married 25 yearold with no. From famed creator to bankrupt dreamer, vischer shares his story of trial and ultimate triumph. New buck denver books for kids with jellytelly press youtube. He provided the voice of bob the tomato and about half of the other characters in the series. Since 2012, vischer has hosted a weekly podcast discussing life in what he characterizes as a post. Veggie tales creator phil vischer has created his first storybook bible, the laugh and learn bible for kids jellytelly press.
See the complete veggie tales series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Phil vischer has 60 books on goodreads with 5929 ratings. Phil vischer born june 16th, 1966 in muscatine, iowa is an american voice actor, puppeteer, writer, animator and songwriter. Santa christmas and this book helps to clear up much of the confusion, with the help of sunday school lady and her magic flannelgraph. The real story behind the holiday vischer, phil, alcorn, jeremiah on amazon. Dramatic narration of phil vischers, time for tomby dramatic story time theater. Perfect viewing for the entire familylaugh and learn together. If so, join phil vischer as he explores the who, what, where, when, and how of our most popular holiday, christmas. A true story about god, dreams, and talking vegetables, and more on. Find thousands of lds books, movies, music and more. Christmas is finally here 2011 greg fritz veggietales. A letter from creator phil vischer congratulations on starting this video journey with your family through the worlds most important book the bible. I like to know a bit about the authors behind my favorite books, especially when im reading them to my children, and hearing vischers story really changed my perception of veggietales, as well as vischer himself.
Interview with veggietales cocreator phil vischer geeks. He is best known for creating the series veggietales and big idea with his partner mike nawrocki he is best known for voicing bob in 2005, phil created a. Everyone who has watched a veggietales dvd knows i am a fairly silly guy. Phil vischer books list of books by author phil vischer thriftbooks. He continues to write, consult, and do voiceover work with the reorganized company. Veggie tales creator phil vischer debuts laugh and learn. Whats in the bible series by phil vischer in dvd format at koorong 0853026002370. Whats in the bible creator phil vischer explains how parents can help children understand and celebrate the true meaning behind christmas.
Phil vischer of veggietales fame has created a new series that is loads of fun with a heavy dose of theology all for kids. Have you ever wondered why we celebrate christmas the way we do. Nashville faithwords, a division of hachette book group, is pleased to announce its most significant kids publication to date, adding to an alreadypopular collection of faithwords kids books by author phil vischerthe laugh and learn bible for kids. This continues his collaboration with the publisher following his recent series of childrens books starring characters from his buck denver askswhats in the bible. Phil show, volume two join phil and his friends emily elephant, sam the turtle, carlo the signing hermit crab, and the bible nuts as they learn some powerful and exciting lessons. The real story behind the holiday hardcover october 14, 2014 by phil vischer author. Buck denver asks why do we call it christmas book 1. Phil vischer larryboy and the fib from outer space 1997 2007 phil vischer karen poth comics. Phillip roger phil vischer born june 16, 1966 is an american animator, puppeteer, entrepreneur, writer, voice actor, songwriter, and podcast host who created the computeranimated video series veggietales alongside mike nawrocki.
As cocreator of the popular veggietales series, phil vischer has served as writer, director, and voice for more than a dozen characters, including bob the tomato. Phil vischer was the ceo and chief creative officer of big idea productions. Well, i think you can see why we wanted to go back and share this program with you, because easter is. Phil vischer, creator of veggietales and whats in the bible. What a great conversation with phil vischer on this episode of focus on the family about ways to help your children understand the true meaning of easter. Gug staff was given the opportunity to pitch in some burning questions they had for the man who created a show near and dear to their childhood hearts. Phil vischer is a writer, speaker, filmmaker and founder of big idea productions, jellyfish labs, and the cocreator and storyteller behind the popular series veggie tales and whats in the bible. The real story behind the holiday unwraps the real meaning behind our favorite christmas traditions. He is also the author of the popular childrens books sidney and norman and 47 beavers on the big blue sea. The phil vischer podcast phil vischer all you can books. Veggietales is coming back, and geeks under grace editorinchief lexi tucker got a chance to interview cocreator phil vischer over email.
The hardcover of the buck denver asks why do we call it christmas. This is the story of, you guessed it, 47 beavers who have been caught by trapper stu and must learn to work together to get out of their messy jam. He is the cofounder of big idea and veggietales with phil vischer. Phil vischer writer, speaker, filmmaker and founder of. After a brief stint at a bible college, phil struck out on his own, looking for a way to integrate his faith with his filmmaking. This is a list of books in the veggietales franchise. He is the author of 47 beavers on the big blue sea, sidney and norman, and me, myself and bob. A wide range of christian bibles, books, music, movies, and gifts available on sale at.
Phils faithfilled veggietales stories can be found in a third of all american homes. Buck denver asks why do we call it christmas the real. Phil vischer made his first animated film when he was nine years old. You know the christmas story but do you know the story of christmas. From creator of veggie tales phil vischer, these fun and easytoread picture books based on the popular video series buck denver asks. I loved the illustrations and vischers silliness which i came to love and appreciate through veggie tales. Making the most of christmas for busy families vischer, phil on.
The real story behind the holiday unwraps the real meaning behind our favorite christmas. We know the stories of moses, noah, david, and jesus, but in this groundbreaking. My church celebrated its 50th birthday yesterday, and it got me thinking. Chester whiggets popsicle stick theater presents the upside down kingdom. Vischer and his wife, lisa, live in chicago, illinois, with their three children.
Its hard for kids to make sense of a book as big and complex as the bible. In me, myself, and bob, phil vischer, founder of big idea and creator of veggietales, gives a behindthescenes look at his notsofunny journey with the loveable veggies. Phil vischer i wasnt planning on launching this for. Find out in phil vischers newest book based on the bestselling dvd why. The true meaning of christmas why do we call it christmas. He is also the writer and director for most of the silly songs with larry segments, and also the voice actor of larry.