The exciting new football story series for readers aged
5+, from bestselling author of theUnbelievable FootballandUltimate
Football Heroesseries, Matt Oldfield.

The perfect colour story book for young football lovers
aged 5 and up!

Get ready to read three amazing stories about some of the most unbelievable
animal antics football has ever seen.

In the first half, meet the naughty puppy who peed on an England player during
an important match.

In the second half, celebrate with the animal mascot who became the hero of the
team.

In extra time, meet the dog who saved a HUGE club from
extinction!

Full of football action and fun facts at half time,AnimalAnticsis
perfect for shared reading or for newly confident readers to enjoy
independently. Plus, feel the thrill of the game with vibrant full-colour
illustrations.

From bestselling football author of theUnbelievable FootballandUltimate
Football Heroesseries, Matt Oldfield.

About the Author

Matt Oldfieldis the author of theUnbelievable
Footballseries (winner of the 2020 Children’s Sports Book of the
Year) and theJohnny Ball: Football Geniusseries, as well as
the co-author of the bestsellingUltimate Football HeroesandFootball
GOATseries. He has also worked with Lioness Beth Mead on her
children’s book,Roar, which won the 2024 Children’s Sports Book of
the Year award. To date, his books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.