In the book, little Cooper says that FBI Story (1959 movie with Jimmy Stewart) is his favorite movie in the world and the movie poster (in the wall of his room) is his favorite thing in the world.
This is even on the back of the book:
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/OZzwXDW.png)
Now, look at the statue and the movie poster
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/madVwQV.png)
![Image](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81xgrFh34UL._SY445_.jpg)
With that in mind, this scene looks more beautiful: that's what Dale is doing, remembering his most important personal item as a kid
![Sourire :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
![Image](http://i.imgur.com/qR6KWgt.png)