Bob has a very important job on the Moon. But who’s that in the background making faces at him? Kids will laugh along at this strikingly illustrated tongue-in-cheek tale. 6:00 a.m. Wake up. Have two eggs for breakfast. 8:00 a.m. Arrive at launchpad. Change into special man-on-the-moon suit. 8:45 a.m. Blast off. 8:58 a.m. Arrive on Moon. 9:00 a.m. Start work. This is how Bob, the Man on the Moon, begins his day. It’s Bob’s 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?), sell souvenirs (pens, postcards - the usual), and keep the Moon clean and neat. Some people say that aliens are the ones who leave all the trash, but Bob tells them aliens don’t exist, and he would know . . . wouldn’t he?

Man on the Moon (a day in the life of Bob)

Children's Books

Bartram, Simon

Literature & Fiction

Candlewick

Bob is feeling glum. His friends Billy and Sam are off visiting a pet show on Pluto, there are no space tourists to entertain, and Bob is bored. What he needs is a best-ever friend, to help him with intergalactic missions and jigsaw puzzles — but, being Bob, he doesn’t seem to notice the potential furry friend who is begging for his attention! This edition also includes the greatest glow-in-the-dark poster in the galaxy.

Bob's Best-Ever Friend

Action & Adventure

Templar

Of all people, the Man on the Moon, would know if aliens exist...right? (ages 4-8) 6:00 a.m. Wake up. Have two eggs for breakfast. 8:00 a.m. Arrive at launchpad. Change into special man-on-the-moon suit. 8:45 a.m. Blast off. 8:58 a.m. Arrive on Moon. 9:00 a.m. Start work. This is how Bob, the Man on the Moon, begins his day. It’s Bob’s 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?), sell souvenirs (pens, postcards - the usual), and keep the Moon clean and neat. Some people say that aliens are the ones who leave all the trash, but Bob tells them aliens don’t exist, and he would know . . . wouldn’t he?

Man on the Moon: (a day in the life of Bob)

Young Classics: Pinocchio

"Once upon a time there was a piece of wood..." So begins the life of Pinocchio, the puppet who, from the moment he is first carved, gets into mischief. Embarking on a series of amazing adventures, he meets a host of colorful characters the wily Fox and Cat, the mysterious blue Fairy, and the Talking Cricket, whose words of wisdom Pinocchio ignores at his peril... This Young Classic edition helps children come to a fuller understanding of this remarkable take, and to enjoy it both as an exciting adventure story and as a moral fable. Photography sets the scene without intruding on the story, and brings Pinocchio to life for a new generation of children.

Fior, Jane

COLLODI, CARLO

Classics

DK Pub.

Pinocchio -- the wooden puppet that yearns to be a real boy -- is loved by children everywhere; this edition of Pinocchio's story is exciting and accessible. Pinocchio -- the wooden puppet who yearns to be a real boy -- is loved by children everywhere. As he bungles his way through life from one escapade to another, will he finally realize his heart's desire? Children love to listen to stories, and their favorite DK books are available in book and tape packages--perfect for the car, or anywhere! These timeless, classic stories have been gloriously illustrated and made accessible for younger children to read alone, or for all the family to enjoy together, as they listen along with the cassette tape. This fresh approach brings the stories and their characters to life. There are also special pages dedicated to background detail, setting the scene of each story.

Read & Listen: Pinocchio (DK Read & Listen)

DK Children

Man on the Moon: A Day in the Life of Bob (Book & CD)

Templar Publishing

Watch Out for Sprouts! (Book & CD)

Dougal's Deep-Sea Diary

The follow-up to Man on the Moon, featuring Bob's cousin Dougal, who shares the family trait of being unable to see what's going on behind his back. Count the hidden mermaids and mermen guiding Dougal on his search for the lost city of Atlants. Man on the Moon was shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Award in 2003

Bob's Best Ever Friend (Bartram, Simon Series)

Humor & Entertainment

Humor

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