Moon Man

New
Hardcover
2009
$17.00

In this classic story by one of the world's best-loved and acclaimed storytellers for children, the man in the moon looks down on the happy, dancing people on Earth every night, wishing he could join them. He hitches a ride on a passing comet, but quickly finds himself thrown into jail by people who see him as an invader, rather than a friendly visitor. The Moon Man, however, has a most unusual - but perfectly logical - means of escape, and sets out to make his way back home. This is a beautifully illustrated, quirky and gently satiric fable that children and adults are sure to find delightful.

Synopsis

In this classic story by one of the world's best-loved and acclaimed storytellers for children, the man in the moon looks down on the happy, dancing people on Earth every night, wishing he could join them. He hitches a ride on a passing comet, but quickly finds himself thrown into jail by people who see him as an invader, rather than a friendly visitor. The Moon Man, however, has a most unusual - but perfectly logical - means of escape, and sets out to make his way back home. This is a beautifully illustrated, quirky and gently satiric fable that children and adults are sure to find delightful.

$17.00

Quantity

15 in stock

More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd
Published: Mar 2009
ISBN 10: 0714855987
ISBN 13: 9780714855981
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years

Media Reviews

Maurice Sendak, a friend of Ungerer's, thought him the most original children's book writer of his time. -Sunday Telegraph So strong and graphically interesting... It's art - illustration at the highest level. -The Times [A] style marked by great originality of illustrative technique, and a use of language that refused to patronise his young readers. -Dazed & Confused Watch the children, the subversive is back. -New York Times His ability to capture the absurd [...] and inject [...] subtle humour make this book a timeless classic. -Outside In The new editions look fresh and inviting, with creamy backdrop pages, crisp colors, and almost tangible textures. -School Library Journal Ungerer's artwork is distinguished by bright colors and his own distinctive style, and his stories are a beguiling mix of humour, wisdom and worthwhile messages. -Buffalo News A strange and hilarious fairy-tale adventure that will make nighttime kids guffaw out loud. -UrbanFamily [A] sweet, subversive, and lyrical tale. -Brain Pickings

Author Bio

Tomi Ungerer is one of the world's most famous and best-loved children's authors. An illustrator, writer, designer, toy-collector and archivist of human absurdity, his work spans storybooks, poster designs, political campaigns and film. He is a recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen prize for illustration, and the Musee Tomi Ungerer, devoted exclusively to his work, opened in Strasbourg in 2007.