The Man on the Moon!

Simon Bartram graduated from Birmingham Polytechnic with a First Class degree in illustration in 1990, and his art style is heavily influenced by such artists as Peter Blake, Peter Howson, Stanley Spencer and Reg Cartwright.

His retelling of the children's classic Pinocchio was runner up for the 1999 Mother Goose Award. Simon has introduced loads of children's books but is perhaps best known for his series of books following Bob the astronaut including, The Alien-Spotter's Handbook and in the picture book sequel Bob's Best Ever Friend.

Simon lives in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with his wife and their son.