Charming New Children's Book Emphasizes Family Values

Duxbury, MA (PRWEB) June 21, 2008 -- The Halloween Home, a new book written by award-winning interior designer Susie Caliendo, is a gorgeously illustrated picture book about a family who moves into a rundown home that all of the neighborhood children are too frightened to visit, even on Halloween.

When the Donovan family moves into a 200-year-old dilapidated home, they wonder if they have taken on too large of a task to restore the eerie home. But the family of five comes together to fix up their new home, discovering that the overwhelming undertaking becomes a bonding experience for them all. Author Caliendo takes readers on a playful adventure while highlighting the need to slow down to enjoy simple activities of fishing, playing in tide pools and gardening in a fast-paced world.

The amusing and warm-hearted story comes from author Caliendo's own experiences in renovating her antique home while trying to raise her young children. She has loved Halloween since she was a child and has pleasant memories of the haunted house she and her sisters used to create in their old barn.

Children will adore the cheerful illustrations and the enlightening story throughout the whole year, and parents will cherish the special messages about loyalty, family values and creating memories. In a fun-to-read approach, The Halloween Home is sure to be a cherished addition to any home or school library.

For more information or to request a free review copy, members of the press can contact the author at sues670@yahoo.com. The Halloween Home is available for sale online at Amazon.com, BookSurge.com, and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author

Susie Caliendo has had her decorating work featured in several design publications and is a writer and project editor for Dovetales Antiques & Home magazine. She graduated from the University of Arizona and studied English at Harvard University. She lives in Duxbury, Mass. with her husband and three children.

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