Football

It's World Cup year so expect a few more books like this. This particular title is a pop-up book with push-out sheets for two games and an opportunity to create a 'dream team' from a selection of top players. There are pull-out flaps containing facts about famous players, teams, managers and stadia, both past and present. Statistics about club and international competitions are included - though annoyingly, apart from the World Cup, these just relate to winners rather than match facts. A token effort has been made to include information about women's teams and a player. The problem with books like this is that information on players is very soon out of date. For instance two of the top players have already moved to different clubs. Also, when compiling 'Best Lists' there are bound to be contentious omissions - no mention of Bill Shankly or Sir Alex Ferguson in the list of most successful managers. With so many bits of card to lose and at £12.99, this is a book better suited for the home rather than the library or school.