Published by GHDC Media LLC, the new children’s book bridges secular Christmas excitement to the Nativity while donating 50% of net profits to children’s charities.
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GHDC Media LLC
Sept. 18, 2026
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2026 /Standard Newswire/ — GHDC Media LLC has announced the official Christian media launch of Millhouse The Christmas Mouse (hardcover, $24.95), an award-winning children’s picture book and companion keepsake collection designed to help parents bridge secular holiday excitement with the true meaning of Christmas.
Told in classic rhyming verse reminiscent of ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas, the story follows a curious grey mouse who observes a family preparing for the holidays. When Millhouse stays up on Christmas Eve to meet Santa Claus, Santa gently redirects the little mouse’s wonder from secular festivities to the Nativity—explaining that gifts are given because the Three Wise Men brought gifts to Baby Jesus, the ultimate gift of love.
Positioned as an intentional, fatigue-free alternative to daily “elf” routines, the Millhouse tradition requires zero nightly staging for parents. Instead, a wooden folding-chair ornament placed in the Christmas tree by a mouse “house guest” becomes the centerpiece around which parents can create magic through the holiday season. Then on Christmas morning, children discover the chair moved beside Santa’s empty cookie plate—a simple, high-magic reveal proving their mouse met Santa and learned the true meaning of Christmas just like Millhouse himself.
“Parents want faith-filled, Christ-centered traditions, but they’re completely exhausted by high-maintenance holiday gimmicks,” said author Frank Cerio, who became a father for the first time at 55. “Millhouse was created to bridge secular holiday fun with gospel truth, showing young children that all Christmas magic ultimately points back to Jesus.”
Faith & Ministry Highlights:
• The Church Mouse Program: Provides churches a zero-cost fundraising engine. Churches receive custom bulletin flyers featuring a unique parish link; every purchase generates a direct $5 donation back to the church’s youth ministry.
• The Folding Chair Fund: Through The Folding Chair Fund, GHDC Media pledges 50% of net profits across the Millhouse collection to qualified child-focused charities.
• Critical Acclaim: Finalist in the 2026 International Book Awards (Children’s Picture Book) and praised by Publishers Weekly/BookLife: “Beyond explaining the religious significance of Christmas, Millhouse’s story invokes the warmth and comfort of the holiday season. Kristina Denadic’s illustrations are textured and full of life, glowing with charming details.”
The complete Millhouse Collection—including the hardcover picture book, wooden folding-chair ornament, and plush toy—is currently featured for 2026 Holiday Gift Guides and direct-to-consumer fulfillment.
Author interviews and press kits are available through frankcerio.com. For review copies, media inquiries, or gift guide considerations, contact GHDC Media at press@ghdcmedia.com. More information on The Church Mouse Program can be found at ghdcmedia.com.
About GHDC Media LLC
Media with purpose. GHDC Media LLC merges faith-centered storytelling with modern fatherhood. Founded by Frank Cerio, its properties include Millhouse The Christmas Mouse and the Gray Hair & Daycare podcast. Learn more at ghdcmedia.com.
Media Contact:
Frank Cerio
GHDC Media LLC / Millhouse The Mouse
frank@ghdcmedia.com | 315-974-4950
www.ghdcmedia.com | www.millhousechristmas.com | www.frankcerio.com
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