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. Man on the moon a day in the life of bob goodreads. The earth has become futuristic, it could be seen as a child friendly way into discussing science fiction. 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. Bob the man on the moon by simon bartram teaching resources.
Man on the moon is a childrens book by simon bartram, published in 2002. 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. If you are the publisher or author of this book and feel that. Come together with white boards and rewrite each scene together. A clothbound and slipcased limited edition of william joyces luminous new picture book, the man in the moonhis first picture book in a decade, and the start of a magical new series. 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. Storytelling with simon bartram bob, the man on the moon. Buy the book buy man on the moon a day in the life of bob here. Its bobs job to entertain the tourists handstands and high moon. In the first of his new guardians of childhood series, joyce introduces the original guardian, mim, the man in the moon. Man on the moon a day in the life of bob by simon bartram.
Find man on the moon lesson plans and teaching resources. Guardians of childhood the man in the moon book guardians of childhood books kids books. Man on the moon is a must for bedtime reads, for investigating alone, and for sharing constantly. Zmuda was also man on the moons coexecutive producer. This is how bob, the man on the moon, begins his day. But whos that in the background making faces at him. Use our man on the moon circle time activities to help. Bob is an astronaut who commutes to the moon every day in his rocket to prepare for tourist visits.
Sitting on a bench, looking all lonely and staring down at earth. It was chosen as the blue peter book of the year after it was reprinted in paperback in 2004. He is a producer and actor, known for man on the moon 1999, the. Before reading this with the group, ask them if they have ever heard of the man in the moon. Every morning, bob rises at six, has his breakfast and boards his rocket for the daily commute. Everything you need to run a whole class project about this stunning picture book.
On camera, the character of bob zmuda was played by paul giamatti. Worksheets to encourage thinking and investigation. He knows almost everything there is to know about the moon but theres something going on behind his back that he hasnt spotted. Simon bartram has illustrated four childrens books, including pumpkin moon, about which publishers weekly said, bartram reinvents. Posts about bob man on the moon written by theliteracyleader. Bob zmuda was born in 1949 in the usa as robert zmuda. 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. 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. Simon bartram has created a wonderful retro world in which he mixes the ordinary. 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. Bobs job is to maintain the moon and he goes about it dutifully and enthusiastically. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
You could look for books at the library or click here, here and here. Great for working on the 3rd person singular and many other literacy situations. He keeps it clean and tidy and entertains passing tourist spaceships by doing handstands. Covers a variety of reading and writing exercises and includes extension activities. Man on the moon, a day in the life of bob duration.
Hes the one who goes to the moon every day and keeps it all tidy for the tourists. 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 the man on the moon is a colourful and energetic picture book, introducing young readers to the character of bob. Twenty years in the making, william joyces enchanting new picture book, the man in the moon, is worth the wait. Whether a book is still in varies from country to country, and we cant offer guidance on whether any speci. Each day, a lanky bachelor named bob leaves his redbrick townhouse and bicycles to a hilltop launch pad. These are the actual picture books simons written so far.
The dazzling, norman rockwell like, lush coloured images, the dazzling shapes and tongue incheek text add up to a superb picture book. Y ou may be looking at this website because youve heard about bob, the man on the moon. You may have already read the first one, bob, man on the moon. This story takes readers onto a unique journey into bobs life, accompanying bob from the very moment he wakes up. Man on the moon is a storybook about a man called bob. But somehow he just cant believe in the existence of aliens. Man on the moon a day in the life of bob simon bartram story time read aloud for key stage 1 duration. The man in the moon limited edition book by william. Elton john i guess thats why they call it the blues greatest hits 19702002 2034 duration.
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. 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. Bob is a wonderful creation and these books are a feast for a childs imagination. Bob has a very special job he looks after the moon. Enjoy the stunning artwork simon bartram has become famous for. He keeps it clean and entertains passing space tourists as well as giving guided tours.
If so, then someone would have to keep the moon tidy and presentable hence, bob. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Show the advert on tv, then break into groups to role play each scene. 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. I couldnt believe my eyes, i looked through the telescope that had floated up to me and i saw a little girl looking back. A discussion guide to the man in the moon part of the guardians of childhood series by william joyce discussion questions 1. Bob is an ordinary man, living on a not so ordinary earth. 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 beautifully illustrated picture book about an apparently ordinary man, bob, who has an extraordinary job. 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. A book that explores bobs life as the man on the moon. 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. Christopher eccleston telling a bedtime story on cbeebies. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office.
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. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. This gorgeous package features a linen slipcover and book case, with enlay art and foil stamping. Bobs best ever friend alien spotters guide bob and the moontree mystery find out about astronauts and the moon.
In the second one, bobs bestever friend, bob decides that he would like to find a special friend and thats when we meet barry. He exchanges his tweedy threads for a formfitting white jumpsuit with a crescent moon on t. Official website for simon bartram, bob, man on the moon. I couldnt believe my eyes, there he was an old man sitting right there on the moon. His job is to fly to the moon every day and make sure its nice and tidy, by vacuuming it, obviously. Unit of work using man on the moon as stimulus teaching. Home learning early learning man on the moon the man bob books moon book award winning books childrens books activities for kids. He has to make sure that the moon is clean and tidy. Man on the moon man on the moon, book 1 by simon bartram.
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