About Catherine Ripley CATHERINE RIPLEY is a former editor of chickaDEE Magazine as well as the author of several acclaimed children's books. She contributes regularly to children's magazines and lives in Fernie, British Columbia. Books by Catherine Ripley Why? The Best Ever Question and Answer Book about Nature, Science and the World around You by (author) Catherine Ripley illustrated by Scot Ritchie How? The Most Awesome Question and Answer Book about Nature, Animals, People, Places—and You! by (author) Catherine Ripley illustrated by Scot Ritchie