Moon Man

In Moon Man, acclaimed storyteller Tomi Ungerer spins a tender and witty tale of belonging seen through the eyes of an unlikely hero. Tired of his solitary perch in the sky, the Man in the Moon hitchhikes down to Earth and immediately becomes a stranger in a strange land. Mistaken for an invader, he’s thrown into jail, unknowingly shackled not by hostility but by human fear. Ungerer’s bright, playful illustrations burst with color, capturing the Moon Man’s quiet astonishment as he discovers Earth’s forests, dancing nights, and curious childhood delight. His poetic escape—shrinking with the moon’s phases to slip free—serves both as clever absurdity and metaphor for innocence misunderstood. By turns joyous and melancholy, Moon Man celebrates curiosity, kindness, and the hard truth that people often fear what they do not know. This modern classic is a gentle satire on intolerance, and a poignant reminder that home is where we are allowed to shine.