Summary
In this beautifully illustrated and delightfully quirky tale by one of the world’s best-loved and acclaimed storytellers, 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 and crash-lands on Earth, where he quickly finds himself thrown into jail by people who take him for an invader, rather than a friendly visitor. The Moon Man, however, has a most unusual - but perfectly logical - means of escape…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780714855981 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0714855987 |
| Author: | Tomi Ungerer |
| Publisher: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 27 February 2009 |
| Weight: | 463g |
| Dimensions: | 305mm x 231mm x 10mm |
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Critics Review
‘Ungerer pokes gentle fun at self-important adults who are afraid of anything or anyone who is different or unfamiliar. His ability to capture the absurd [ - ] and inject [ - ] subtle humour make this book a timeless classic which deserves to be available to a whole new audience of children (and adults too).’ Outside In, February 2011 ‘The new editions look fresh and inviting, with creamy backdrop pages, crisp colors, and almost tangible textures. The artwork - with its sleek graphic elements and breathtaking color blends - has an amazingly contemporary feel.’ School Library Journal [USA], July 2009 ‘Ungerer’s artwork is distinguished by bright colors and how own distinctive style, and his stories are a beguiling mix of humour, wisdom and worthwhile messages.; Buffalo News [USA], June 2009
About The Author
Tomi Ungerer
Tomi Ungerer is a legend in the world of children’s books. Born in Strasbourg in 1931, Tomi landed in New York in 1956 with only $60 in his pocket and a suitcase full of drawings. Overnight he became a star as a caricaturist, illustrator, and children’s book author and published more than 140 books for children and adults. In 1998, Tomi was the recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award and, in 2003, was named Ambassador for Childhood and Education by the Council of Europe. The Musee Tomi Ungerer opened in 2007 in Strasbourg. Tomi Ungerer died in 2019.
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