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"In a cavalcade of interior scenes and columns of precise
rhymes, Wellington finds that the wee hours are not so quiet for scampering
nocturnal animals. Under whimsical headings such as 'Racing, Chasing in
the Kitchen' and 'Dashing, Splashing in the bathroom,' the mice careen
through rooms while their shenanigans are related in an extraordinary
text, composed entirely of lists of rhyming exclamations by the objects
pictured: ' "What a mess," said the dress... "They'll clean up," said
the cup... "Fat chance," said the pants.' Some of the rhymes are wildly
funny to read aloud and are sure to become familiar phrases in households
that adopt this irresistible book, which ends at dawn - bedtime for the
mice. The picture are composed of bold, clear forms, perfectly executed
by an artist whose talent is as sure as her design sense. Layers upon
layers of objects, decor, and action remain uncluttered as the mice make
a mess of everything. Parodies of masterpieces hang on the walls, while
each line of text ends with a spot drawing of the object being quoted.
To rave about typefaces and graphically tidy borders would detract from
the original and compelling content." |
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