Böcker av Faye Lippitt

Our heroes Benjamin and Bob find themselves on a log in the fog on a dog in a bog-and if you can say that without a giggle, then you aren't saying it fast enough! This entertaining little story comes with a recipe that author Faye Lippitt includes with each of her so-called 'edible books.' No, you can't eat the books themselves, but you can certainly enjoy the tasty, healthy recipes for her imaginary bugs that you will find at the end of the story. What could be nicer than a cuddle with a book and a snack? Stuffed celery with craisins, anyone?

In 1989, my Aunt Lois handed me a stack of paintings with a unique request: to write a story inspired by them. I was initially sceptical, as I believed stories usually preceded illustrations. However, Aunt Lois assured me that the narrative would naturally emerge from the artwork. Surprisingly, she was right. Words flowed to me like a song, often during the late hours while I was up nursing our second set of twins. It felt as though Aunt Lois herself was sending these words from afar, as the story of Camilla gradually took shape from the paintings. Sadly, Aunt Lois passed away soon after, and the story of Camilla was put aside as my husband Greg and I navigated the bustling life of raising six children. It wasn't until our children had families of their own and tranquillity returned that Camilla Caterpillar finally came to life. With Camilla's story, an idea sprouted to create a healthy snack for children. As you delve into the pages of this book, I hope you enjoy a little nibble and the whimsical journey of Camilla Caterpillar.

Faye Lippitt is a journalist who found her inspiration in the happy chaos that enveloped their home as she and her husband raised their six children. The six arrived in eight years, sometimes arriving two by two, which made for interesting times. This book is a series of snapshots of the family at their home in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. It is also about choices. As Faye puts it, when chaos rains, your response is your choice. Laugh? Cringe? Cry? Laughter feels a whole lot better. It's the author's hope that busy parents will steal five minutes of the day to read one of the stories, and another five to write their own in the back pages of the book. For time flies, and memories fade and the things our children do and say are crazy enough and precious enough to keep forever. Faye, and her husband Greg, now live in the Caribbean and are blessed with enough grandchildren to keep the laughter coming.