Another relevant point of inspiration was that i have always suspected that some of my closest friends are not. 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. He realised very early on that he wanted to be an illustrator as he. The children first study the story as told in the text before going on to explore the substory of the aliens. A discussion guide to the man in the moon part of the guardians of childhood series by william joyce discussion questions 1.
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. This unit uses the everpopular simon bartram book man on the moon. 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. Simon bartram has created a wonderful retro world in which he mixes the ordinary.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. The man in the moon is a coming of age classic, if only for the brilliant performance that reese witherspoon pulls off in her introduction showing at the young age of 15. See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Other activities include a visitors guide to the moon and an intergalactic passport. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was chosen as the blue peter book of the year after it was reprinted in paperback in 2004. Worksheets to encourage thinking and investigation. Man on the moon a day in the life of bob by simon bartram. A decade in the making, this book is based on hundreds of hours of indepth interviews with each of the twentyfour moon voyagers, as well as those who contributed their brain power, training and. But there the resemblance finishes, for bobs job is to be the man on the moon. Covers a variety of reading and writing exercises and includes extension activities.
Simon bartram has illustrated four childrens books, including pumpkin moon, about which publishers weekly said, bartram reinvents. Before reading this with the group, ask them if they have ever heard of the man in the moon. Simon bartram has 22 books on goodreads with 1549 ratings. Man on the moon man on the moon, book 1 by simon bartram. The voyages of the apollo astronauts is a book by andrew chaikin, first published in 1994. Man on the moon with simon bartram edinburgh book festival. He flew more 200 types of aircraft, from jets to gliders. Everything you need to run a whole class project about this stunning picture book. Simon bartram is one of the most talented picture book illustrators and authors working today. A day in the life of bob newly reissued by templar is a truly wonderful piece of art and story alike.
If you are fascinated by the mysteries of the universe or the secrets of the deep, come and embark on exciting adventures with stories and pictures. 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 simon bartram story time read aloud for key stage 1 duration. Man on the moon a day in the life of bob by simon bartram templar 1. Simon bartram is the talented author and illustrator behind bob, the man on the moon and dougal, the deep sea adventurer.
September 4, 2015 september 4, 2015 theliteracyleader. If thats the case then youve come to the right place as youll find out a lot more about bob. Since bob, man on the moon was published 10 years ago, simon has completed two more picture books. You dont mind having to read it over and over again and it was a good excuse as we had to do so anyway. Enjoy the stunning artwork simon bartram has become famous for. Buy a cheap copy of the moon book by seymour simon. That is when i realised bob could be the caretaker of the moon. Simon bartram author and illustrator fully engages an audience of any age, you will never tire of reading this story. Buy bobs lunar adventures by simon bartram from waterstones today. Man on the moon by simon bartram 9781840114911paperback.
You dont mind having to read it over and over again and it was a good excuse as we had to do so. Ks1 teacher resources, literacy and numeracy resources. Man on the moon is a 1999 biographical comedydrama film about the late american entertainer andy kaufman, starring jim carrey as kaufman. It describes the voyages of the apollo program astronauts in detail, from apollo 8 to 17. Simon bartram templar publishing age 57 a beautifully illustrated picture book about an apparently ordinary man, bob, who has an extraordinary job. Bob the man on the moon by simon bartram teaching resources. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about man on the moon. Armstrong became an astronaut in 1962 and was the first to. One day, i was at my old school, st josephs in hebburn, and i saw the caretaker.
Simon bartram space day turn room into rocket and visit planets instructions making predictions diary speech bubbles email link to computing poster to inform others about holiday activities on the moon leaflet to give information about holidays in space. The first human being to walk on the moon was born on august 5, 1930, in wapakoneta, ohio. Simon bartram graduated from birmingham polytechnic with a first class degree in illustration in 1990, and his art style his heavily influenced by artists such as peter blake, peter howson, stanley spencer and reg cartwright. Year 2 module man on the moon a day in the l3 ife of bob by simon bartram published by templar publishing every day. The children then go on to plan and write their own stories. Man on the moon by simon bartram, 2002, candlewick press edition, in english 1st u.
He keeps it clean and tidy and entertains passing tourist spaceships by doing handstands. Y ou may be looking at this website because youve heard about bob, the man on the moon. Bobs lunar adventures by simon bartram waterstones. If so, then someone would have to keep the moon tidy and presentable hence, bob. Man on the moon a day in the life of bob simon bartram, author.
Simon bartram s stories of bob, man on the moon, and his friend barry. These resources are designed to be used with simon bartrams book man on the moon. Official website for simon bartram, bob, man on the moon. Neil armstrong always wanted to be a pilot and got his pilots license when he was 16, even before getting his driving license.
The moon by seymour simon in djvu, epub, rtf download ebook. The film was directed by milos forman and also features danny devito, courtney love, and paul giamatti. They share with his poetry the measured, precise cadence of oral tales and are leavened equally with sorrowful anger and with baffled wit at the ways of. Man on the moon by simon bartram, 9781840114911, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Man on the moon y2 narrative emma rogers education. This is man on the moon by simon bartram by pamela lewis on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
Buy this book each day, a lanky bachelor named bob leaves his redbrick townhouse. Files included 14 2 week plan to go with the story of man on the moon simon. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Simon bartrams most popular book is man on the moon a day in the life of bob. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Man on the moon by simon bartram is a straightforward story of a mans day at work, on the moon, with an underlying humour. Year 2 kids at tower bridge primary school in london explain aliens to everyone, including their teacher kerry and awardwinning writerillustrator simon bartram. Simon bartrams stories of bob, man on the moon, and his friend barry. Man on the moon, a day in the life of bob by simon bartram. This fun book for kids is a great story time tale to engage. The illustrations are a delight with so much to discover and discuss, not least the aliens on.
Find out about bob in this wonderfully written and illustrated book by simon bartram. Text liz hopkins and marie svilis 2014 teach primary. This book is featured in our shoot for the moon collection, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Unit of work using man on the moon as stimulus teaching. Hes the one who goes to the moon every day and keeps it all tidy for the tourists.
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