Karen H. Monteith

n 2009, I began writing children's stories as a hobby. In 2014, I started writing stories about a lovable, little raccoon named Redrick who is always eager to help his friends. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays, so writing "Redrick Raccoon and the Christmas Mystery" seemed a natural step for me to take.

I hope that you enjoy reading about Redrick Raccoon and the other lovable characters of Berry Hollow, as much as I enjoy writing about them. May the story and beautiful illustrations by Christopher Padgett warm your heart and become a part of your Christmas holiday tradition for many years to come. Warm Regards, Karen H. Monteith