For Immediate Release: 10/5/15
Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Best Products & Services of September 2015
Summary: Mom’s Choice Awards® is pleased to announce the latest products and services to earn our distinction. The products and services you see here have been rigorously evaluated by consumers and experts around the world and are held to the highest standards of excellence.
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Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families, and educators. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. The evaluation process uses a proprietary methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.
“Our aim is to introduce families and educators to best-in-class products and services,” explains Dawn Matheson, Executive Director of the Mom’s Choice Awards®. “We are passionate about helping families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually. Parents and educators know that products and services bearing our seal of approval are high-quality, great value purchases. The MCA evaluation program is designed to incorporate the expertise of scientists, physicians and other specialists; but we also engage parents, children, educators, and caregivers because they are experts in knowing what is best for their families.”
This month, Mom’s Choice Awards® has selected winners in the following categories:
- Online Resources
- Gear, Accessories & Personal Use
- Educational Products & Electronic Learning
- Apps and Software
- Activities, Crafts & Hobbies
- Children’s Picture Books
- Toys, Games & Puzzles
- Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)
- Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)
- Adult Books
Online Resources
K12 Timed Reading and Comprehension Practice
Silver – Online Resources (Websites, eMagazines and Blogs): Children
Gear, Accessories & Personal Use
Patented PeekaBOO Growth Chart (Fits in standard Door Jamb)
Mom Approved, Inc.
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Bedding & Room Decor
Polaroid CUBE
Polaroid – C & A Markeitng
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Media, Electronics & Accessories
Educational Products & Electronic Learning
Lil’ Champs Play it SMART
The SMART Playbook
Gold – Educational Products: Preschoolers
Educational Series kit
Laser Pegs
Gold – Educational Products: Ages 5 to 8
Just Add Milk
Griddly Games, Inc.
Silver – Educational Products: Ages 5 to 8
Apps and Software
Sago Mini Boats
Sago Sago
Gold – Apps & Software: Toddlers
Toca Life: City
Toca Boca
Gold – Apps & Software: Ages 5 to 8
Charlie Jumped out of the Clock
CRAYON BOX Inc.
Gold – Apps & Software: Ages 5 to 8
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies
Color Wonder Light-Up Stamper
Crayola
Gold – Arts, Crafts & Hobbies: Toddlers
Children’s Picture Books
The Look Cookers
Written by Jim Malloy; Illustrated by Hannah Stephey
3 Dreams Creative Enterprises
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes
Ethan Balances His Time
Written by Stepping Stories
Stepping Stories
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Basic Concepts
Being adopted is super-duper special!: Your Buddy Boodles
Written by Christine Burger
Purposeful Goods
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
Someone Special Uniquely Personalized Books
Written by Heather McCarthy & Kate Ryan; Illustrated by Julia Skendzel & Janette Louden
Self-publishing
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Developing Social Skills
Casey Caterpillar Feels Left Out
The Mother Company
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Developing Social Skills
Betime for Ethan
Written by Stepping Stories
Stepping Stories
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Health & Safety
When Lyla Got Lost (and found)
Written by Abbie Schiller, Samantha Kurtzman-Counter; Illustrated by Kaori Onishi
The Mother Company
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Health & Safety
Ethan Has Food Allergies
Written by Stepping Stories
Stepping Stories
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Health & Safety
My Grandma Is a Red Bird but Today She’s Feeling Blue
Written by Lynn Varuzzo; Illustrated by Kara DeMaio
self-published
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Health & Safety
The Possible Police
Written by Wylde Scott; Illustrated by Hannah K. Shuping
Wylde Prwss
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Imagine It!
Roxy Reindeer
Written and illustrated by Linda Boyden
Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Seasonal, Holidays & Festivals
Not for Hurting
Written by Alan M. Weber; Illustrated by Ashley Tate
Authorhouse
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Specialized Concepts / Differently Abled
The Adventures of The Swamp Kids: The Missing Chord
Written by Leif Nedland Pedersen; Illustrated by Tim Banfell; Edited by Tommie Townsley
Joanne Bolton
Ally-Gator Bookbites Publishing House
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
What Does It Mean To Be Kind?
Written by Rana DiOrio; Illustrated by Stephane Jorisch; Edited by Emma D. Dryden
Little Pickle Press
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
The Trotters of Tweeville: Harraf Namrattle
Written and illustrated by Shirin Zarqa-Lederman
Archway
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Toys, Games & Puzzles
Mon Premier Bebe Calin Christmas Tales
Corolle
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
Yeti in My Spaghetti
Patch Products
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
National Geographic Dinosaurs 24 in 1
Laser Pegs
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Crayola Crayon Carver
Crayola
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Crayola Cling Creator
Crayola
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Crayola Creations Thread Wrapper
Crayola
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)
Chilly Billy
Written by Melinda Chambers; Illustrated by Sue Ann Maxwell Spiker
Headline Books
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Fiction – General
The Most Special Ball Game Ever in Acadia
Written by Shelley Rudderham
Tao Publications
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational
The Last Touch for a Joyous Christmas
Written by Shelley Rudderham
Tao Publications
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational
A Poem That Changed a Village a Long, Long Time Ago
Written by Shelley Rudderham
Tao Publications
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational
Courteous Kurt
Written by Shelley Rudderham
Tao Publications
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational
Nyasha’s Patience Pays Off
Written by Shelley Rudderham
Tao Publications
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational
A Happy Heart
Written by Shelley Rudderham
Tao Publications
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational
Learning Is Cool… It’s the First Day of School!
Written by “Chaucer the Dog”; Illustrated by John Clarke; Edited by Robyn Larson McCarthy
Canterbury Tails Books/The Armarium Press Inc.
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Non-Fiction – General
ASPCA Pet Rescue Club: Too Big to Run
Written by Catherine Hapka; Illustrated by Dana Regan
cover illustration by Steve James
Studio Fun International
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Philanthropic
ASPCA Pet Rescue Club: A New Home for Truman
Written by Catherine Hapka; Illustrated by Dana Regan
cover illustration by Steve James
Studio Fun International
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Philanthropic
ASPCA Pet Rescue Club: The Lonely Pony
Written by Catherine Hapka; Illustrated by Dana Regan
cover illustration by Steve James
Studio Fun International
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Philanthropic
ASPCA Pet Rescue Club: No Time for Hallie
Written by Catherine Hapka; Illustrated by Dana Regan
cover illustration by Steve James
Studio Fun International
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Philanthropic
Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)
Seaside
Written by Wylde Scott; Illustrated by Hannah K. Shuping
Wylde Press
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fantasy, Myths & Legends
Making It Home
Written by Suzanne Roche; Illustrated by Alessandro Vene
Oak Lei Press, LLC
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Historical Fiction
Flexible Wings
Written by Veda Stamps
IMO Books
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Inspirational / Motivational
Kidding Around NYC: For Kids Who Want The Inside Track On The City
Written by Suzanne Roche
Oak Lei Press, LLC
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Non-Fiction – General
Adult Books
Messenger From God
Written by Anthony DiVerniero
createspace
Silver – Adult Books: Fiction & Literature
Encouraging Physical Activity in Preschoolers
Written by Steve Sanders, EdD
Gryphon House
Gold – Adult Books: Parenting – Health, Nutrition, Fitness & Safety
Encouraging Physical Activity in Toddlers
Written by Steve Sanders, EdD
Gryphon House
Gold – Adult Books: Parenting – Health, Nutrition, Fitness & Safety
Encouraging Physical Activity in Infants
Written by Steve Sanders, EdD
Gryphon House, Inc.
Gold – Adult Books: Parenting – Health, Nutrition, Fitness & Safety
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