This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features young adult fantasy books, kids’ games, children’s picture books + more! Be sure to scroll through the entire list so you don’t miss any of our new award-winners! All the items you see below won a Mom’s Choice Award during September 15, 2024 to September 28, 2024.

Every week companies, inventors, and publishers from around the world send us their products for evaluation. Only the best earn our designation.

The Wider World: Book Four of the Hook & Jill Saga
Written by Andrea Jones; Illustrated by Erik Hollander

The continuing story of Hook and Jill. When Doctor Hanover returns to recapture Jill, he brings an unexpected complication for Hook. Jill flees to Italy, where she is greeted with suspicion from her husband’s gypsy tribe. But even there, Hanover’s schemes catch up to her, and she is forced to join him in his affluent household in Vienna. From the Neverland to Europe, The Wider World brings readers home to the magic of another story of love, loyalty, and unexpected consequences.

Adult Books:
Fiction & Literature

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The Unknown Territory: Gateskin Chronicles Book 2
Written by Janice Spina; Illustrated by Cover Creator – John Spina

The adventures continue in this addition of Gateskin Chronicles when visitors come to Sovorotskina looking for asylum from the evil King Kaposkaran of Parotovina. Will King Gateskin accept them all or even be able to trust them not to be spies for the evil King?

Serena, oldest daughter of King Gateskin, uses her powers to assist when volves come their way. Other creatures also threaten the safety of the village.

King Kaposkaran finds himself in trouble when creatures attack his village. Will he turn to Gateskin for help? If he does, what will Gateskin do?

There is a spy in Sovorotskina. Will the spy be discovered and somehow stopped from undermining the magic of King Gateskin and his family?

Young Adult Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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The Snow Monster
Written by Jodi Dee; Illustrated by Chandrani Das

As Amia blows out the candles on her eighth birthday cake, she closes her eyes and makes a wish.

But when her wish comes true in a way no one could predict, it turns out to be a curse! Tuttle Town declares Amia can no longer leave her house when it snows. She is devastated.

Find out how, as Amia blows out the candles on her tenth birthday cake, her new wish changes everything…

A magical tale that reminds us, we each are born with a unique gift, and that gift is needed in the world… even if the world can’t see it. Love is the most powerful force within us. When you find what you love, do it with all your heart. The world needs you.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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The Legend of the Taken Ones: Gateskin Chronicles Book 1
Written by Janice Spina; Illustrated by Cover creator – John Spina

A fantasy tale of magical lands with King Wizard Gateskin at the helm, his wife, Queen Fairy Solinara and their three powerful children. Follow the children on a journey as they travel on adventures along with their friend Spindle, a tree Sprite, to Parotovina, the Land of Darkness & Evil, where they go to rescue their father who has been kidnapped along with the descendants of the Taken Ones.

The children have many trials along the way and face danger at every turn. Will they be able to rescue their father and fellow Sovorotskinans without endangering their own lives? Will King Kaposkaran and his Queen Beregina stop the children and turn them to their evil ways?

Young Adult Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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The Jig Is Up – Cyber Sam

Sam (Samantha) must solve brain twisting mysteries with her analytical mind. Try to crack the cases along with her.
Build the small jigsaw puzzle. Read the mystery. Analyze the clues and solve the case. Puzzles for ages 4 to Adult.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Young Adults

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The Comfort Cub

The mission of The Comfort Cub is to bring comfort to anyone experiencing a broken heart as a result of a significant loss, trauma, grief, anxiety and in need of emotional or mental health support. The Comfort Cub is a weighted, therapeutic teddy bear, designed and created to help Broken Heart Syndrome, which can be deadly if it’s left untreated. Founded in San Diego, California by Marcella Johnson. Marcella’s infant son George died the same day he was born in 2000. She left the hospital empty handed that day and soon experienced a heart-attack like pain. She also experienced pain in her arms from preparing to hold an infant for nine months and then her body not holding her son in her arms.

Gear & Accessories:
Miscellaneous

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Sleep of Mind Swaddle

The Sleep of Mind Newborn Baby Swaddle with one of a kind patent pending design on our swaddle lets you see your little one’s chest rising and falling, giving you peace of mind with a glance at your night vision baby monitor. No wires, batteries, or electronics are needed, as the swaddle design uses the light being reflected from your baby monitor.

Our super soft Newborn Baby Swaddle makes your newborn feel safe and secure in an arms-up position. This design mimics the position of babies in the womb more closely than arms-down baby swaddles, ensuring your newborn has a more seamless transition into their new sleep environment.

Gear & Accessories:
Clothing

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Search for the Medallion: Gateskin Chronicles Book 3
Written by Janice Spina; Illustrated by Cover Creator – John Spina

King Gateskin must be vigilant to protect his land and people when another creature threatens to cause harm. He fears for his land when visitors come asking about the lost Medallion which he knows is still buried somewhere in his village of Sovorotskina.

Some of these visitors from a far-off island come in peace while another threatens the safety of Noella Province with her Dark Magic. The King must enlist all the help he can muster to protect not only his village but all of Noella Province from peril.

King Kaposkaran of Parotovina once again is a nuisance rather than a help to the other rulers of the lands in the province. He is only concerned about his own problems. Will King Kaposkaran be a hindrance or a way for the evil to enter Noella Province once again? Will King Gateskin be able to conjure up enough magic to save them all?

Young Adult Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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Mitchie the Service Dog Gets a Job!
Written by Diane Petrozzo; Illustrated by Lauren Zurcher

Mitchie is a young, black Labrador training to become a service dog. Everyone says he will be very successful, but Mitchie doesn’t believe them. Will he actually be good enough to assist someone? Eventually, Mitchie is matched with an elderly gentleman named Mel who is visually impaired. How is Mitchie going to help Mel live a fulfilling life?

This is a story about service, friendship, and love regardless of age and circumstances.

Children’s Picture Books:
Domestic Animals & Pets

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KidzMaker Tie Dye Art Kit

Easy-to-do Tie Dye Kit for kids and beginners as a quick start of tie dye art with 4 towels. The kit provides vibrant colours with 5 dyes. No mess! The kit includes drainage tray and gloves for children. Following with instructions, kids can dying the fabric with their own tie dye patterns include rainbow, heart, triangle, bullseye, stripes, crumble, spiral and sunburst. The kit helps to enhance children’s motor skills creative minds. When the tie dye art is completed, adults can help to iron and mount it in a frame as a room decoration.

Educational Products:
Ages 9 to 12

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KidzMaker Easy-to-do Screen Printing

Create flawless silk screen design on any fabric with our sticky mesh screen. No more paint bleeding – just prefect prints! The kit includes 6 fun safari animal designs and a 50 x 50cm bandana for first print project. Use the kit to print on T-shirt and totebag. Children can mix colours and experiment with different designs. The kit helps children to have a brief concept on silk-screening via a fun way , trains up children’s motor skills and patience. The possibilities are endless and fun is unlimited!

Educational Products:
Ages 5 to 8

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Jewel Box

In Jewel Box, players will be collecting and placing unique beetles from 5 different beetle families: Jewels, Longhorns, Scarabs, Ladybugs, and Weevils. Within each of the 5 families are 15 unique beetles. Each turn, players will roll the dice and take the corresponding beetle from the log. After collecting their beetle, they will place it in front of them. Each newly collected beetle must be placed adjacent to an already placed beetle in front of them, slowly forming a 4×4 grid (their personal Jewel Box). Each beetle scores points in a unique way depending on how/where it’s placed in a player’s Jewel Box.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 9 to 12

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BobBee

BobBee, the ultimate water toy ! Made with 100% pure silicone, BobBee is designed to provide a unique play experience that combines STEM education and social-emotional development. With its versatile 3 boats in 1 design, children can explore different boat configurations, enhancing their creativity and problem-solving skills.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers

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Bella Dreams of Whipped Cream
Written by Diane Petrozzo; Illustrated by Lauren Zurcher

Bella, a curious twelve-year-old Golden Retriever, stumbles across her neighbor dog devouring whipped cream. Ever since that day, she dreams about tasting that special, white, fluffy treat. When her family moves away, Bella is taken to an animal shelter. As the days and weeks go by, whipped cream seems further out of reach than ever before. Will someone rescue her from the shelter and make her sweetest dream ever come true?

This is a story about dreams, friendship, and love regardless of age and circumstances.

Children’s Picture Books:
Domestic Animals & Pets

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