Belly Laugh Books | Jimmy Vee, Children’s Author and Ventriloquist

Belly Laugh Books publishes funny picture books for kids ages 3 to 8, written by Oviedo-area author Jimmy Vee.

Two of his books have been read aloud on Storyline Online, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children's literacy program: Professor Nincompoop, read by Bryan Cranston, which has passed 1,055,406 views and carries Storyline's Kids' Top Pick Seal of Approval, and Petey Perfectpants and the Silly Sock Puppet Problem, read by Adam Brody, released on International Literacy Day 2026.

Jimmy is also a kids magician and ventriloquist with 30 years of experience. He performs author visits, school assemblies, library programs, storytimes and family events throughout Seminole County. Signed books are available at bellylaughbooks.com.