Soccer Kicks by Emiliano Migliardo

Sports, humor, and a graphic novel, too? That sounds like a perfect mix to me, so I was very eager to grab up today's read and take a quick peek. It should hold 60 comic strip jokes, and all of them will rotate around soccer. I have no idea if these will be clever, weird, slap-stick, or...well, I have no clue.

Let's open it up and see what kind of humor these pages hold!

SOCCER KICKS

by Emiliano Migliardo

Happy Yak

Children's Humor

64 pages

ages 7 to 10

COMING APRIL 7th!!!

Soccer Kicks is a hilarious collection of comic-strip soccer jokes, filled with over 60 laugh-out-loud silly scenarios! 

Emiliano Migliardo’s outrageously funny full-color comics are perfect for avid soccer fans and reluctant readers, as the jokes are mostly wordless. This awesome compilation of one-page comics is a winning combination of silly yet clever gags and pranks, filled with the joy—and frustration—of soccer!  

Full of soccer japes about mischievous tactics, doing whatever it takes to get the ball in the back of the net, and even the perils of being nutmegged, this is the perfect gift for any young soccer fan. These short, sporty jokes will be the talk of the playground… or soccer field! 

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Smirks, giggles, and laughter are guaranteed thanks to the varied humor offered in these jokes.

This one is not only for soccer fans, since the humor is very understandable even for those, who don't know much about the sport. Each page holds a short comic strip, which forms a humorous, short situation. Every single one connects with soccer, although it can simply be a situations, which includes a soccer ball of sorts, or swirl around playing the game. Most of the jokes are purely visual, but then, that's all that's needed to make most of these sit. There are various characters, various situations, and various types of humor. Some are slap-stick, some are clever twists, some are mischievous, and others pack sudden surprises. 

The illustrations are bright and bring across the moments clearly with the familiarity needed to make the humor hit. The characters stay in the animal kingdom, which adds a nice detachment and keeps the humor high. The jokes fit very well to the intended audience level and even older readers are sure to giggle if they get their hands on a copy. Younger readers can enjoy many of the jokes as well, although some might be a bit over their heads and a couple take on a slightly dark twist...not directly obvious, but a little logical thought makes it clear that something unpleasant really happens. 

It's a very well done book with tons to enjoy. The visual layout gives it a relaxing and fun atmosphere, while the jokes are sure to gain more than a giggle or two.

And here he is...

Emiliano Migliardo is a cartoon illustrator, a career that he knew he would want to pursue ever since his childhood days of watching cartoons. His favourite shows were The Pink Panther, The Three Stooges and The Simpsons. Emiliano feels that his style generally reflects his personality; his work tends to be neat, well defined, fun, and colorful. He works and lives in Buenos Aires with his wife, his son and his dog Lenny, a Chihuahua.