When a fox sneaks up to the coop at night, chickens Midge, Pip, and Dot have nothing to worry about because Rooster Sam is on duty.  Sam gets the credit for scaring the fox even though it is because he made lots of noise while running away.  It is Dot who is ultimately responsible for their safety.  A large, sleepy dog comes to hopefully help Sam keep an eye on the coop.  Again, it is Dot’s foresight that helps the inept Sam and the dozing dog scare the fox away.  Simple sentences, chapter headings, and large, funny illustrations make this a joy for beginning readers.  This is the fourth book in the series.