The revised edition of my picture book The Big Match, published by Tango Books, is now out.
This version has a blow football game at the end, in place of the static electricity game of the original. I loved the magic of the static electricity device and the novelty aspect was enough for me, although some of the buyers and bookshops were confused about how the ‘game’ worked. Having said that, I’m also very happy with the blow football game as an alternative ending and it was also a good excuse for me to add a secret hidden container for the balls and straws.
The books has been selling fast so if you want to get your copy, you’ll need to act soon.
Contact sales@tangobooks.co.uk or go to Amazon
Review of the book here:
http://awfullybigreviews.blogspot.co.uk/2012/09/the-big-match-by-john-oleary-review-by.html?spref=fb
John O'Leary 
Great work John. Came across you work through Alibhe P. She has often spoken about your illustration work. Nice to “meet” you!
Thanks for the encouraging words, Karen – nice to meet you too. Yes, Ailbhe and I go back a long way. Are you related to Mark?