Lyn Hancock has lived with raccoons, cougars, bears, apes, and people, but Tabasco has always had a special place in her heart. Lyn is an entertaining and passionate speaker on the topic that she most enjoys: touching the wild, and letting the wild touch you. Born in Australia, she has travelled extensively in and written about Canada's wild places, particularly the North. Her presentations, classroom visits, and books bring people and nature together and change lives.

Tabasco the Saucy Raccoon
by Lyn Hancock

At three weeks, Tabasco is a tiny, helpless ball of fluff. Already, the little raccoon's life is unusual: tucked into Lyn's pocket or tote bag, Tabasco accompanies Lyn on a cross-country tour, making friends every step of the way. By the time they get home, Tabasco is ready to explore the world—inch by exciting, fragrant, tactile inch. Nothing is safe from Tabasco's clever paws. Dogs run and horses stand still when Tabasco comes to call. For some, the raccoon's like her namesake: a little goes a long, long way. But children flock from all around to play with Lyn's busy, talkative friend.

Juvenile • 186 pp • 5.25 x 7.75
ISBN 1-55039-156-9 • paper • $12.95