Man on the moon, a day in the life of bob by simon bartram. Sitting on a bench, looking all lonely and staring down at earth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He has to make sure that the moon is clean and tidy. Bobs job is to maintain the moon and he goes about it dutifully and enthusiastically. Each day, a lanky bachelor named bob leaves his redbrick townhouse and bicycles to a hilltop launch pad. Stanley kaufman, andys father, criticized zmudas influence on the film shortly after its release, writing in the form of andy speaking from beyond the grave. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. He exchanges his tweedy threads for a formfitting white jumpsuit with a crescent moon on t. Storytelling with simon bartram bob, the man on the moon. Bob is an ordinary man, living on a not so ordinary earth. The man in the moon limited edition book by william. Its bobs job to entertain the tourists handstands and high moon. These are the actual picture books simons written so far.
Man on the moon a day in the life of bob simon bartram story time read aloud for key stage 1 duration. On camera, the character of bob zmuda was played by paul giamatti. See more ideas about space theme, space activities and man on the moon. Official website for simon bartram, bob, man on the moon. The dazzling, norman rockwell like, lush coloured images, the dazzling shapes and tongue incheek text add up to a superb picture book. Bob zmuda was born in 1949 in the usa as robert zmuda. He keeps it clean and tidy and entertains passing tourist spaceships by doing handstands. Bob the man on the moon is based on the hugely popular awardwinning picture book by simon bartram bob has a very special job looking after the moon. Bob is a wonderful creation and these books are a feast for a childs imagination. Bobs best ever friend alien spotters guide bob and the moontree mystery find out about astronauts and the moon. But there the resemblance finishes, for bobs job is to be the man on the moon. You may have already read the first one, bob, man on the moon. Simon bartram has created a wonderful retro world in which he mixes the ordinary.
A discussion guide to the man in the moon part of the guardians of childhood series by william joyce discussion questions 1. Find man on the moon lesson plans and teaching resources. Covers a variety of reading and writing exercises and includes extension activities. This gorgeous package features a linen slipcover and book case, with enlay art and foil stamping. What first attracted me to man on the moon a day in the life of bob by simon bartram templar, isbn 97818401693 were the beautiful, lavish and detailed illustrations. But whos that in the background making faces at him. He knows almost everything there is to know about the moon but theres something going on behind his back that he hasnt spotted. It was chosen as the blue peter book of the year after it was reprinted in paperback in 2004. Bob the man on the moon is a colourful and energetic picture book, introducing young readers to the character of bob.
I couldnt believe my eyes, there he was an old man sitting right there on the moon. You could look for books at the library or click here, here and here. Enjoy the stunning artwork simon bartram has become famous for. This book is featured in our shoot for the moon collection, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing.
Presents a typical day in the life of bob, the man on the moon, who rockets to work each morning, cleans up after the astronauts, and performs other duties before returning home for a bath and bed. Man on the moon a day in the life of bob by simon bartram. Before reading this with the group, ask them if they have ever heard of the man in the moon. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office.
Use our man on the moon circle time activities to help. Hes the one who goes to the moon every day and keeps it all tidy for the tourists. Zmuda was also man on the moons coexecutive producer. Its bobs job to entertain the tourists handstands and high moon jumps are a hit, conduct moon seminars how long does it take to walk. A book that explores bobs life as the man on the moon. Man on the moon man on the moon, book 1 by simon bartram. Buy the book buy man on the moon a day in the life of bob here.
But somehow he just cant believe in the existence of aliens. Man on the moon is a childrens book by simon bartram, published in 2002. Come together with white boards and rewrite each scene together. The fun of simon bartrams big, handsome picture book depends on the juxtaposition of the mudane and the extraordinary, and the clever interplay of text and picture. In the second one, bobs bestever friend, bob decides that he would like to find a special friend and thats when we meet barry. Bob has a very special job he looks after the moon. Bob the man on the moon is adapted from the hugely popular book by simon bartram and retains all the fun and delight of the original bob loves his job. Man on the moon a day in the life of bob goodreads. Bob is an astronaut who commutes to the moon every day in his rocket to prepare for tourist visits.
His job is to fly to the moon every day and make sure its nice and tidy, by vacuuming it, obviously. If so, then someone would have to keep the moon tidy and presentable hence, bob. Whether a book is still in varies from country to country, and we cant offer guidance on whether any speci. Show the advert on tv, then break into groups to role play each scene. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Christopher eccleston telling a bedtime story on cbeebies. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. Man on the moon a day in the life of bob by simon bartram this humorous book introduces the young reader to bobs routine existence, which contrasts absurdly with his exotic day job as janitor and tour guide on the moon. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. With its bold, quirky illustrations and charming story of a lunar caretaker, simon bartrams man on the moon series has become a modern picture book classic. Everything you need to run a whole class project about this stunning picture book.
Bobs play and cbeebies the play, which has been written and produced by a company called travelling light and sixth sense has now finished its second tour. The production tells the story of a day in the life of bob, and the three people doing the narrating are members of the bob fan club theyre also aliens, though bob doesnt know that. Man on the moon, a day in the life of bob duration. Elton john i guess thats why they call it the blues greatest hits 19702002 2034 duration. Home learning early learning man on the moon the man bob books moon book award winning books childrens books activities for kids.
This story takes readers onto a unique journey into bobs life, accompanying bob from the very moment he wakes up. Its bobs job to entertain the tourists handstands and high moon jumps are a hit, conduct moon seminars how long does it take to walk around the moon on stilts. Every morning, bob rises at six, has his breakfast and boards his rocket for the daily commute. Man on the moon is a must for bedtime reads, for investigating alone, and for sharing constantly. Unit of work using man on the moon as stimulus teaching. As the story progresses, the humorous narrative tells the reader that of course there are no aliens and that bob is a moon expert, but the illustrations clearly show aliens on each page stealing his cake, hiding in a crater, in the bath tub. Y ou may be looking at this website because youve heard about bob, the man on the moon. Guardians of childhood the man in the moon book guardians of childhood books kids books. Zmudas grudgefilled account of the making of man on the moon takes up so much of the books 200 pages that at times the truth, finally feels like a lengthy transcription of a man on the moon. Simon bartram has illustrated four childrens books, including pumpkin moon, about which publishers weekly said, bartram reinvents. Twenty years in the making, william joyces enchanting new picture book, the man in the moon, is worth the wait. The earth has become futuristic, it could be seen as a child friendly way into discussing science fiction. Bob the man on the moon by simon bartram teaching resources. Bob and the moontree mystery by simon bartram is the story of bob, the man on the moon, who also happens to be the worlds most brainy moon expert and his bestever friend, a dog called barry.
I couldnt believe my eyes, i looked through the telescope that had floated up to me and i saw a little girl looking back. Simon bartrams stories of bob, man on the moon, and his friend barry. A beautifully illustrated picture book about an apparently ordinary man, bob, who has an extraordinary job. Great for working on the 3rd person singular and many other literacy situations. He keeps it clean and entertains passing space tourists as well as giving guided tours. This is how bob, the man on the moon, begins his day.