The fifth book of the Mesaland Series tells the story of lovable, lumbering prairie dog Big Fat. His mischievous neighbour Little Ugly teases Big Fat when he plumps down for a rest on cactus spines and pops up howling. But when Big Fat shows off a beautiful litter of puppies, Little Ugly joins Big Fat as he watches carefully for the dangerous coyote Three-Toes.

The fifth book of the Mesaland Series tells the story of lovable, lumbering prairie dog Big Fat.