Double Dragonfly Winner Don't Eat Bees! Celebrates Dale in 2026 Hive Heist Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rochester, MN – March 13, 2026 – Published by Story Antics® Australia and Bow Wow Detectives™ USA, a division of Lisa Loucks-Christenson Publishing, LLC, author and illustrator Lisa Loucks-Christenson today honors her beloved dog Dale, the #1 traveling star of The Bow Wow Detectives™ series, as the award-winning Don't Eat Bees!™ franchise prepares for its next chapter: Heavenly Hives Heist, set to release exactly 10 months from now on January 13, 2027. All licensing handled by Lisa Loucks-Christenson Media Syndicate LLC.

A double 2020 Royal Dragonfly Award winner—securing 2nd Place for Best Illustrations and an Honorable Mention for Children’s Picture Books Ages 6 & Up (ebook)—Don't Eat Bees! has buzzed through comics, books, a song, and an animation in progress. Dale, who "fit our hive" as true bee-family, powered this global franchise under Bow Wow Detectives™ and Story Antics® Australia, even hitting #1 Hot New Release on Amazon with Heaven Can Rest! during pre-order (briefly paused for book #3 refinements).

From inception in 2005 and commerce launch on March 9, 2009, Lisa's 21-year journey celebrates canine co-stars like Dani, Dale, Shadow, Valentine, Ruthie Buttons, Puff, Sheba, Bandit, and Tokala—despite trademark thefts, big-publisher threats, and piracy. "Dale wasn't just family; he topped charts everywhere he went," says Lisa. "To the boy who said he'd read my books—this is for you."

Heavenly Hives Heist continues the hive-protecting adventures, available for pre-order soon via Peacock Books & Wildlife Art—Lisa's new bookstore in Rochester, MN, selling new releases and her publishing house books (over 400 titles). We formerly sold new and used books but have gone back to the original concept of new books only—and select retailers.

About Story Antics® Australia and Bow Wow Detectives™ USA
Story Antics® Australia and Bow Wow Detectives™ USA (a division of Lisa Loucks-Christenson Publishing, LLC) proudly publish Lisa Loucks-Christenson's original book series and illustrations, including the Bow Wow Detectives™ and Don't Eat Bees!™ franchises. Based across Australia and Rochester, MN, they celebrate stories of animal heroes, mystery, and creativity.

About Lisa Loucks-Christenson
Owner of the new Peacock Books & Wildlife Art bookstore in Rochester, MN, Lisa crafts stories blending mystery, faith, and animal heroes. Her work has topped Amazon categories during Covid and earned international acclaim.

Media Contact:
Lisa Loucks-Christenson
866-562-5125
Mailing: P.O. Box 9177, Rochester, MN 55903

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