Man on the Moon: questions to ask and activities to try
Bob looks after the moon and he's sure there are no aliens, but readers can spot them everywhere. Man on the Moon is a funny picture book about a very ordinary job in space.
What age is it for? Man on the Moon is best for ages 4–8. Good for: A day on the moon, and the aliens Bob never notices.
Man on the Moon (Simon Bartram)
- Age
- 4-8
- Best for
- A day on the moon, and the aliens Bob never notices
Let your child find every alien hiding on each page while Bob carries on. Laugh at what he misses.
What it helps with
- Looking closely
- Jobs and routines
- Humour from what characters miss
- Space
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What is Bob’s job?”
- “What does he do each day?”
- “Does he believe in aliens?”
- “How many aliens did you spot?”
- “Why doesn’t he see them?”
- “What job would you do on the moon?”
5-minute activities to try together
Alien hunt
Count every alien in the book.
Day in the life
Draw your own day as a list, like Bob's.
Free printables: Man on the Moon worksheet and activity pack
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The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish (Chloe Savage)
- Best for
- Exploring, science and spotting what others miss
- Age
- 4-8
Where Is the Dragon? (Leo Timmers)
- Best for
- Scary shapes in the dark, and a clever hidden dragon
- Age
- 3-6
Look Up! (Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola)
- Best for
- Space, curiosity and getting your brother off his phone
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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