The Marvel of Maneo and The Moon An Intergalactic Adventure to Overcome Loneliness

Maneo misses his school friends after starting home-school. His days feel small and lonely, until he buys a mysterious Intergalactic Boomerang that summons MIM (Man in the Moon) a wonderful, magical being with a Cosmic Elevator!

Together, Maneo and MIM embark on a marvelous adventure to the moon and beyond, navigating asteroid fields, meeting curious space creatures, and discovering that bravery and friendship are the greatest powers in the universe. This heartwarming, award-winning story from celebrated artist James D. Rosenberger helps children navigate feelings of isolation with imagination, hope, and beautiful, spellbinding graphics that leap off every page.

Perfect for readers ages 9-14, this 60-page illustrated graphic novel is a tool for social-emotional learning (SEL) and a testament to the magic of new friendships. A beautiful, high-quality visually stunning graphic novel for children and a keepsake from an acclaimed storyteller.

James David Rosenberger is an award-winning storyteller, music maker and media artist from Cincinnati, Ohio. As Founding Artist of SPACES in Cleveland, Ohio he will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2028. His work has won numerous awards including an ArtsWave regional individual Artist Award; a MUSE award for his TV and billboard campaign "There's No Place Like Home" for The Taft Museum; an Interactive-Entertainment Award from INTERCOM for his PBS special and DVD "The Bobs Sing! (and Other Love Songs)"; his imagery was featured in "Philosophie" a French TV series which also ran in Germany; his video "Flying Pigs, Andrew Leicester and Porkopolis" celebrated the sculpture's creation for Cincinnati's 30th anniversary of its sculpture park; his multidisciplinary work has been awarded two Individual Fellowships from The Ohio Arts Council; and finally, his work was featured in The Institute of Fine Arts seminal book on Cable TV "Cultivating the Wasteland." In 2006 he created Audible Therapies providing therapeutic storytelling and music reaching over 9,000 individuals annually through his company maxxmedia+events LLC. His information and sample works can be viewed at www.jamesrosenberger.com.