Celebrate Halloween with Spookley the Square Pumpkin

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Spookley the Square Pumpkin, written and created by Joe Troiano, tells the story of a square pumpkin living in a round pumpkin patch on Holiday Hill Farm. Although Spookley initially faces ridicule from his fellow patch-mates, he goes on to save the day during a terrible storm. As a result, all of the pumpkins in the patch learn that it is the thing that makes you different that makes you special.

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"My hope is that Spookley becomes the perfect addition to Halloween traditions," said Troiano.  "His positive message not only makes a good read but also fosters conversation within families."

Over 1 million Spookley the Square Pumpkin books have been sold and it is a top selling Halloween title. The book is featured at Barnes & Noble and through Scholastic Book Clubs.  Spookley's story is available as an app for iTunes/iPad/iPhone, the Nook and Android platform, and the Spookley movie is airing on the Disney Channel and available on DVD. Spookley will be spreading his message of tolerance and acceptance throughout the United States and Canada at bookstores, movie theaters and pumpkin patches.

Spookley was named the official Spokes-Pumpkin of Bullying Prevention month (October) by PACER organization encouraging kids to SPEAK UP, REACH OUT, BE A FRIEND.

"Bullying is a very real and painful issue that kids are facing," said Julie Hertzog, director of PACER'S National Bullying Prevention Center. "But they don't have to face it alone, and bullying can be prevented if we all work together to change the culture.  Spookley will help us carry this message to children and adults during National Bullying Prevention Month."

The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin book
At Barnes & Noble stores and online.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com

Spookley Themed Farm Attractions
Throughout the US and Canada including Water Mill, NY; Stillwater, MN; Bakersfield, CA; Oklahoma City, OK; Midland, TX; Saskatchewan, Canada
http://www.spookley.com/farm_affiliates.html

Spookley Movie in Theaters
35 States: cities include Bridgeport, CT; Anaheim, CA; Pittsburgh, PA; Las Vegas, NV; Brooklyn, NY
http://www.kidtoonfilms.com

Spookley on the Web
LIKE! Spookley on Facebook at  http://www.facebook.com/HolidayHillFarm
Follow Spookley on Twitter @HolidayHillFarm
Spookley App available on iTunes, bn.com and amazon.com

For more information please go to www.holidayhillfarm.com.

SOURCE Holiday Hill Farm