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When he tries to strut like the great birds do, he just topples over Yee's rhyming text bounces along effortlessly, while amusing details in the cheery watercolors (the string of fire hydrant lights on Small's tree; tree-farm proprietor Beaver pointing out a miniature evergreen as the intrepid fireman, trusty ax in hand, topples a giant fir) add to the holiday fun. Land rakes choreographed clumsiness past the breaking point, punishing himself by dwelling on the pitfalls--awkwardness, ineptitude, alienation, stupor--and focusing on characters (the nightclub entertainer who repeatedly topples from his barstool) who can't help but kick themselves when they're down. |
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