A classic story by one of the world's best-loved and acclaimed storytellers, examining themes of loneliness, difference, understanding and acceptance / This warm and witty, beautifully illustrated fable about the lonely Moon Man's eventful first visit to Earth, will appeal to children and adults alike / An internationally best-selling storybook, translated into 12 languages and prized by readers around the world / Reissued in English to inspire and delight a new generation of children / Winner of the Book Week prize for books for children aged 4-8 on its first publication in the US in 1967

Tomi Ungerer is one of the worlds most famous and best-loved childrens authors. An illustrator, writer, designer, toy-collector and archivist of human absurdity, his work spans storybooks, poster designs, political campaigns and film. He is a recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen prize for illustration, and the Musée Tomi Ungerer, devoted exclusively to his work, opened in Strasbourg in 2007.