Moon Man

Written by Tomi Ungerer

Narrated by Peter Hawkins

The man in the moon, bored with life from his drifting sphere, longs to join in the fun he sees people having on earth.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Weston Woods
• Release date: Jan 1, 1981
• ISBN: 9780545836210

Reviews for Moon Man

[cheryl_in_cc_nv · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A childhood favorite that I still read and love four decades later. Sorry my review got lost... just take my word for it.

[abigailadams26 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Tired of watching the fun of human life unfold on the planet far below, the Moon Man hitches a ride on the tail of a comet and comes to Earth. Met with fear and suspicion on his landing, he is immediately imprisoned, only to escape when his waning form allows him to slip free from his chains. After a brief interlude at a party, the Moon Man is once again on the run from the authorities, taking refuge in an old castle belonging to a long-forgotten scientist who helps him to get home.Originally published in 1966 in German as Der Mondmann, this classic picture-book was (according to the dust-jacket blurb) described by no less an artist as Maurice Sendak as "easily one of the best picture books in recent years," upon its initial release. It's easy to see why Sendak held that opinion, as Moon Man is an amusing, entertaining, heart-breaking, and thought-provoking story, one which captures the regrettable human penchant for resorting to aggression, when faced with the unknown. It is also a visually arresting book, with Tomi Ungerer's signature artwork, so bold and colorful, so expressive and engaging. I really regret that I never encountered Ungerer's work as a child, as I suspect that he would have been a favorite. Still, there's time enough as an adult to rectify that oversight...

[jon1lambert · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The Moon man finds life boring up above us all. Very good story - he fell to earth, was put in prison and escaped from it as he diminished to a slither of a crescent. Great illustrations and a good story!