A Bee in a Matchbox
$29.99
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
12 May 2026
Summary
A Bee in a Matchbox is a tender, beautifully illustrated story about looking past fear, discovering connection, and realizing that differences make friendships magical.
Chuckie, a lovable dog, has always been told to stay away from bees. Bees sting. Bees are dangerous. At the same time, Bee has been taught that dogs chase and hurt bees. But when the two finally meet, something surprising happens: curiosity replaces fear, and play replaces panic. When an accident leaves Bee in…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781582709765 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1582709769 |
| Author: | Cynthia Zordich, Anna DeMalo |
| Publisher: | Beyond Words Publishing |
| Imprint: | Beyond Words Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 460g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 279mm x 10mm |
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“A Bee in a Matchbox, Penn Hills native’s children’s book, captures an unlikely friendship” – Joshua Axelrod * The Pittsburgh Post Gazette “Good Person” Sunday Edition *“Children and adults alike will be captivated by A Bee in a Matchbox and the magic surrounding how Chuckie and the bee became best friends. Overall, a great children’s book with a relevant message!” – Christine Nguyen * Readers’ Favorite *
About The Author
Cynthia Zordich
Cynthia Zordich is a writer, editor, and founder of THREAD, a private platform that connects the wives, spouses, and families of NFL players and coaches. She also serves as editor of The Playbook, a magazine dedicated to sharing the stories and voices of the NFL community and is the coauthor of When the Clock Runs Out. With her debut children’s picture book, A Bee in a Matchbox, Cynthia brings her passion for storytelling to young readers, inspiring empathy, courage, and connection through the magic of an unlikely friendship. Cynthia is married to former pro safety, Michael Zordich, and they have three children, Michael V., Alex, and Aidan.
Anna DeMalo is an illustrator and designer. A Bee in a Matchbox is her first illustrated book, sparking a deeper interest in visual storytelling beyond the page. Anna works freelance in merchandise design, runs a shop featuring curated handmade and vintage goods, and continues to pursue design and illustration across different forms.
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