This warm, humorous book contains the author's experience raising a rambunctious raccoon named Frosty who was brought to her after his family died in a storm. Frosty loves to explore and meet new people and this often gets him (and Harriet) into trouble. Eventually, they move to a citrus farm in California, where Frosty meets new friends, has new adventures, and eventually goes wild.

I read this book several times as a teenager and loved it every time. I have recently found out that my wife is pregnant and this is one of the first things that came to mind. I want to read this to my child. Of course it is out of print and is likely going to be difficult to find by I will keep my fingers crossed. This is a hilarious look at the misadventures of a very lovable young Racoon named Frosty. I have thought of this book so often over the years and would encourage even adults with a desire to belly roll laugh to buy and read this book where ever you can find it. Read it to your children and save it so they can do the same for theirs.

Got this book at a library sale. I read it aloud with my ten year old, who is an animal lover. Frosty had us laughing so hard our sides hurt! What a personality! Harriet was the only woman park ranger at the Big Basin national park in California for twenty years. Her knowledge and love of wildlife and the redwood forests where she lived in the summers adds lots of authentic and colorful background. My daughter told my husband all about this baby raccoon who loved flushing the toilet and jumping in...to the point that his use of water caused a near disaster in the park! And wait'll you read about the time Harriet left him in the car for a minute and he got into her medicinal throat lozenges. "Mad 'coon!" After the crowd gathered, a truck loaded with chickens pulled up next to Harriet's car. Ever seen an explosion of chicken feathers? There are dozens of incredibly funny stories in this book. We now have a fascination with raccoons and an appreciation for them that we didn't have before. We laughed, cried, and bonded with Frosty and Harriet. I hope you find it; it is a treasure.