Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Katelyn Ward

Today we are delighted to welcome back an old friend, Katelyn Ward, known better to some as K.R. Ward, author of the MCA award-winning Dog Love: A Picture Book for Dog Lovers. She’s here to discuss her latest MCA winner: Cat Love: A Picture Book for Cat Lovers. How do you show your cat you love her? In this helpful story, kids can follow along to learn all the ways to show their favorite four-legged friend that they care. It’s the perfect book for cat lovers everywhere! Read More

Preparing for Toy Fair NY 2025!

As one of the biggest industry events of the year, Toy Fair NY is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our Mom’s Choice Awards honorees. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Peter Cotton

Today we have a chance to hear from Peter Cotton, the internationally recognized medical pioneer and professor who, we are glad to report, has turned his considerable talents in retirement to writing books. This ex-Brit now lives on Dewees Island, South Carolina, creating wonderfully inventive books for children ages 3–8 about Fred the lovable snake and his companions. Fred playfully conveys good advice for young readers with easy-to-understand rhymes. Five of Peter’s books have won the Mom’s Choice Award, and reviewers have noted that the books are a great way to teach geography to kids. In the seventh book in the series, When Fred the Snake and Friends Explore USA-East, youngsters are taken on an adventure through the eastern United States. Let’s hear from the author about how he became involved in creating these popular books and what else may be in store. Read More