Mack coming soon

The Dog That Saved the Bees

Illustrated by David Hohn

Published by Sleeping Bear Press

Coming Fall 2025!

An overworked beehive inspector needs a sniffer dog to protect bees from a deadly disease called American foulbrood. A lonely dog needs a home. After Cybil rescues Mack, this unruly, easily distracted dog must conquer training, testing, and a bee sting before becoming The Dog That Saved the Bees. Based on the true story of Cybil Preston, Chief Apiary Inspector for the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and her rescue dog Mack.

Nonfiction picture book for ages 6 to 10.

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