Simon Bartram studied Graphic Design, specialising in illustration, at Birmingham Polytechnic. He has gone on to write and illustrate a number of picture books, including the bestselling Blue Peter Award-winner The Man on the Moon: A Day in the Life of Bob. He has also written a popular series of illustrated fiction books about the adventures of Bob and his dog Barry.

This fantastic follow-up to Man on the Moon features Simon Bartram's inimitable artwork in a new adventure for the much-loved hero Bob. This time Bob discovers that an extra-terrestrial dog really can become a spaceman's best friend.