Cute premise, sadly ruined by casual racism. Just as an example, here is what a rooster says as he dances the hula: "hooka hooka, hot Chihuahua! Hot tiki mama!" Granted this rooster is not seen as knowledgeable, and is being played for laughs, but it is in fact supposed to be a joke and no one ever corrects his portrayals of various native peoples over the course of the book. Sigh.