Anxious Abner

Meet the Author

Karen Kipp

Karen Kipp lives in Jasper, Texas with her husband, two rescue dogs and two rescue cats. She majored in Animal Science at Texas A&M where she was an AQHA World Champion on the Horse Judging team. After a stint raising thoroughbred racehorses, she and her husband focused on raising their two children and running the family business. After 30 years as VP and HR Director, Karen has returned to her love of animals to write her first children’s picture book. Anxious Abner Counts His Whiskers is inspired by her grandchildren and her rescue cat, Abner.

Karen has been happily married to her high school sweetheart for 38 years. They have two children and six grandchildren. Karen, known as KK to the grandchildren, created the “counting whiskers” jingle while babysitting them. She hopes the jingle will help other children learn to self-regulate when experiencing big emotions.

Karen loves spending time with her growing family, traveling with her husband, and reading. She enjoys nature and being outdoors, especially anywhere around water. Animals have always held a special place in Karen’s heart.

Karen is excited to begin a new career as President of Kipp & Company, LLC. In her new role, Karen creates fun and educational stories drawing inspiration from the lessons she has learned from her numerous pets and the many wonderful creations of God.

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well” (Psalm 139:14, NIV).