Moonman has often wondered what the glowing blue globe is that he can see from his home on the moon. But when he hitches a ride on a passing shooting star, he finds a world on earth that is completely different to his own. Here he discovers trees and fields of flowers and the sea. The only problem is that Moonman has never before encountered daybreak, and with it the burning sun: he must get back to the moon.
I’m liking
While this is a simple story, the pictures make it an enjoyable read for both parents and children. The detail in the pictures makes it worth repeat readings and there always seems to be something new to notice.
I love the end of the book- where Moonman spots ‘the red planet’. Moonman loves his own place but also loves adventuring. Isn’t that just like most of us??
Ned Barraud is a well know New Zealand illustrator and illustrated Under the Ocean, At the Beach and In the Garden. As far as I am aware, this is his first book as a writer but I’ll look forward to reading more.
The conclusion
Moonman is an endearing flight of fantasy. This book is currently a favourite with our 3 and a half year old and she loves looking at the pictures and following Moonman’s adventure.
Moonman is published by Craig Potton Publishing and has a RRP of $19.99
