The goal page gets a huge cheer every time!
Finalmente, una cosa per i piccoli
Quasi niente del calcio è pensato per un bambino di tre anni. La partita finisce dopo l'ora della nanna, e novanta minuti sono circa ottantacinque in più di quanti ne regga.
Questa è la prima cosa del calcio che è davvero sua. Tutto l'Etihad in grembo, ogni volta che lo chiede.
Ogni pagina ha la sua telecronaca, fatta per i bambini. Eccone un pezzetto per ciascuna.
Qui senti qualche secondo per pagina. Sul libro ogni pagina dura circa un minuto.
La telecronaca di questo libro è in inglese.
Che cosa si alza dalla pagina?
expand_moreCinque doppie pagine, e ognuna si alza quando la apri. Lo stadio, le squadre che entrano in campo, il fallo che ferma il gioco, il calcio di punizione con la barriera davanti, e il pallone che entra. La partita si costruisce da sola mentre girano le pagine.
Che cosa fa il suono?
expand_moreC'è un pulsante su ogni pagina, e un telecronista racconta quel momento: che cosa è appena successo e perché. Spiega che cos'è un fallo, perché l'arbitro cammina all'indietro, a che cosa serve la barriera. È la partita raccontata dall'uomo al microfono, non un coro e non un effetto sonoro.
In che lingua è la telecronaca?
expand_moreIn inglese, dall'inizio alla fine. È registrata per i bambini, quindi è una vera voce da partita, ma tarata su un bambino di cinque anni.
Per che età è?
expand_moreDai tre anni in su, e regge fino ai sette circa. I più piccoli ci stanno per i pop-up e i pulsanti. I più grandi cominciano ad ascoltare quello che il telecronista sta raccontando.
Si può abbassare il volume o spegnerlo?
expand_moreTutte e due. Ha il regolatore di volume e l'interruttore, così può essere forte il sabato pomeriggio e piano sul sedile posteriore.
Servono le pile?
expand_morePile AAA, già dentro. Funziona appena apri la scatola.
È roba ufficiale della squadra o fatta dai tifosi?
expand_moreSì, con licenza ufficiale. Lo stemma, i colori, i cori, le illustrazioni: tutto approvato dalla squadra stessa. Qui non c'è niente di non ufficiale, e niente viene prodotto senza il loro via libera.
Quanto tempo ci mette ad arrivare?
expand_moreDa tre a cinque giorni in Europa, Regno Unito e Stati Uniti. Abbiamo scorte in ciascuno di questi paesi, quindi il tuo ordine parte da un magazzino nel tuo stesso paese.
E se non ci piace?
expand_moreTrenta giorni, rimborso completo, senza fare domande. Se non è come speravi, diccelo e sistemiamo tutto.
Overall rating: 4.9 / 5 from 55 reviews.
The goal page gets a huge cheer every time!
Alex L. 5/5
My little City fan plays it every day!
Phil K. 5/5 Verified
A tiny Etihad that opens right in their hands!
Jim G. 5/5 Verified
Our little William has carried the City pop-up book from room to room all week. Being able to turn the sound down is very welcome after the sixth replay! There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign.
Grace R. 5/5 Verified
We opened Victoria's parcel after dinner and ended up doing our own commentary too. The buttons are easy to spot and give a good response. Only thing I would change is making the commentary a little longer. Feels special without being fussy.
Alfie D. 4/5 Verified
My grandchild Toby recognised Etihad at once and would not stop smiling. Each bit of commentary follows the picture, so it is easy for a young child to understand. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign.
Katie L. 5/5 Verified
At breakfast, Nicole suddenly announced that City were about to score. The build-up to the free kick has become a whole performance in our house. It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car.
Samuel T. 5/5 Verified
For Cameron's fourth birthday, this was the present that got opened twice. The team line-up, the foul and then the goal make a nice simple story. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign.
Millie G. 5/5 Verified
Sarah got a proper little surprise from the free-kick page. It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car.
Leo D. 5/5 Verified
My godchild Adam opened this and forgot about the rest of the presents. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign.
Ella L. 5/5 Verified
Tiny Jasmine gave us a huge "wow" when the stadium appeared! It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car.
Freddie T. 5/5 Verified
Connor's first glance turned into half an hour on the floor. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign.
Evie G. 5/5 Verified
Already City mad, Amy now has a little Etihad for the carpet. It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car.
Benjamin N. 5/5 Verified
Saturday mornings with Mason now include a tiny match at Etihad. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign. Simple idea, done really well.
Sophie G. 5/5 Verified
For Lauren, Christmas came early because I could not keep this hidden. It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car. One of those gifts that actually gets used.
Charlie N. 5/5 Verified
Ryan spotted the City badge before I had even taken the wrapping off. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign. Glad I went for this one.
Lily B. 5/5 Verified
For Abigail, the free-kick wall wins every time, no contest. It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car. Would happily buy it again.
Max J. 5/5 Verified
Bought for Reuben, who is normally hard to impress, and it worked straight away. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign. Very happy with this purchase.
Zoe R. 5/5 Verified
This survived Brooke's very enthusiastic first week without a problem. It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car. The current favouite in our house.
Dylan D. 5/5 Verified
For Dylan, I picked it because of City, but the moving pages won them over. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign. The buttons are easy to spot and give a good response.
Amelia L. 5/5 Verified
For quiet little Rebecca, the goal page brought out a very loud cheer! It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car. Each bit of commentary follows the picture, so it is easy for a young child to understand.
George T. 5/5 Verified
With Nathan's small hands, I expected the pages to be tricky, but they were fine. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign. The build-up to the free kick has become a whole performance in our house.
Ruby G. 5/5 Verified
Somehow Phoebe has made the commentary part of the bedtime routine. It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car. The team line-up, the foul and then the goal make a nice simple story.
Henry N. 5/5 Verified
It took Harvey about ten seconds to find every sound button. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign. Being able to turn the sound down is very welcome after the sixth replay!
Georgia B. 5/5 Verified
The shout from Rachael when the goal scene popped up was brilliant! It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car. The buttons are easy to spot and give a good response.
Lucas J. 5/5 Verified
Every replay gets Rosie doing the same excited goal face. Being able to turn the sound down is very welcome after the sixth replay! One of those gifts that actually gets used.
Jack T. 5/5 Verified
I gave Edward this after their first City match and it landed perfectly. The buttons are easy to spot and give a good response. Glad I went for this one.
Lucy G. 5/5 Verified
No prompting needed, Imogen found the on switch and started the match. Each bit of commentary follows the picture, so it is easy for a young child to understand. Would happily buy it again.
Finley N. 5/5 Verified
Even restless Luke sat still once the teams lined up. The build-up to the free kick has become a whole performance in our house. Very happy with this purchase.
Isla B. 5/5 Verified
I thought Gemma might be too young, but the big pop-up scenes really work. The team line-up, the foul and then the goal make a nice simple story. Properly fun!
Isaac J. 5/5 Verified
Among Finn's football books, this is the one getting opened most. Being able to turn the sound down is very welcome after the sixth replay! Really pleased with it.
Abbie R. 5/5 Verified
Our youngest, Emma, keeps opening and closing the stadium just to watch it rise. Feels special without being fussy. It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car.
Noah J. 5/5 Verified
By lunchtime, Joseph already knew the order of all five scenes. Much nicer than another plastic toy. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign.
Megan R. 5/5 Verified
On holiday, Bethany asked for the Etihad book every morning. A sweet way to share football together. It has been brought to the table, the sofa and even the car.
Archie D. 5/5 Verified
My niece Aaron is not usually one for books, so this reaction says a lot. A briliant little gift. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign.
Jessica L. 5/5 Verified
Watching Amber discover the pop-ups was honestly the best part. Only thing I would change is making the commentary a little longer. Being able to turn the sound down is very welcome after the sixth replay! One of those gifts that actually gets used.
Joshua T. 4/5 Verified
Two-year-old Scott follows the pictures more closely than I expected. Glad I went for this one. There was no need to explain it, which is always a good sign.
Harriet G. 5/5 Verified
Harriet is not usually patient with books, but stayed for every page. The build-up to the free kick has become a whole performance in our house.
Harry N. 5/5 Verified
The second Matthew saw the City colours, the grin said everything. The team line-up, the foul and then the goal make a nice simple story.
Hannah B. 5/5 Verified
Holly gasped when Etihad stood up from the page. Being able to turn the sound down is very welcome after the sixth replay!
Jacob J. 5/5 Verified