Definitely one for younger football fans as mascots from England and Scotland are interviewed - in character - for this colourful, well-presented book.

However, it left me feeling that an opportunity had been missed as very little is learned about the men behind the costumes and their lives away from the furry outfits.

For fans of York City, there are 19 pictures of Yorkie the Lion, who also has five pages dedicated to him.

Updated: 10:17 Saturday, December 18, 2004