Man on the Moon

What do our readers think of Man on the Moon? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the bright illustrations, the silly humour and searching for the aliens hidden throughout the pictures. They especially like Bob’s cheerful character and his unusual job, whilst the simple day in the life story gives them plenty to talk about and imagine.

What does the Pageticker team say about Man on the Moon?

Man On The Moon has a playful contrast between Bob’s serious approach to his important moon based job and the aliens he completely fails to notice. Bright, detailed illustrations invite children to search every page for hidden surprises, whilst the gentle humour makes this an enjoyable read aloud for young space enthusiasts and imaginative thinkers.

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What is Man on the Moon about?

Meet Bob, the cheerful Man on the Moon, as he spends his days cleaning craters, welcoming space tourists, and giving fascinating moon tours. Bob knows all there is to know about the Moon except he’s sure there are no such things as aliens! With brilliant illustrations and plenty of surprises, join Bob for an out of this world adventure that’s full of fun and imagination.

About the author

Simon Bartram is a talented author and illustrator best known for his fun and imaginative picture books. He created the much-loved character Bob, the Man on the Moon, who has exciting adventures in space. Simon’s stories are full of humour and colourful drawings, making reading an enjoyable adventure for everyone.

Discussion ideas around Man on the Moon

Bob’s special job: What do you think would be the most exciting and the most difficult part of Bob’s work on the Moon?

Spot the surprises: How do the pictures give us information that Bob does not seem to notice?

Big ideas and certainty: Why do you think Bob is so sure that aliens do not exist, and what might make someone change their mind?

A day on the Moon: If you could spend one day working on the Moon, what would your job be and what would you do?

The Moon in real life: Which parts of Bob’s life on the Moon are imaginary, and what real facts would you like to find out about the Moon?