The FiveDog Night Author:Eileen Christelow Cantankerous Ezra keeps rebuffing his nosy neighbor Old Betty when she tries to give him advice on how to survive the cold winter nights, until she finally discovers that his five dogs are his private source for warmth. Ezra thinks his new neighbor Betty is a pest and a busybody. He dislikes it when she drops into his house unannounced, and is a... more »nnoyed when she brings him a blanket, since he doesn't use them--the colder it gets, he simply takes more dogs to bed with him. One day Ezra loses his temper with Betty, and then doesn't see her for the rest of the winter. When spring arrives, Ezra realizes that he misses Betty and sets out to visit her. Illustrated with watercolor paintings.« less
Lots of fun for listening or reading. The funny, colorful, emotive illustrations amply illuminate this story. Underneath it all is a study into the interesting differences between people.