For this interview, we were able to speak with Gurkiran Sandhu, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, The girl who wanted to be an Astronaut! The girl who wanted to be an Astronaut is a book dedicated to all the girls who think it is okay to be different and follow their dreams and aspirations. It is educational, inspirational, and highly motivating. Keep reading to find out more about Gurkiran and her incredible book, The girl who wanted to be an Astronaut! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Amanda M. Thrasher
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Thank you for joining us for another interview with one of our incredible honorees. The honoree we were able to speak with today is the wonderful Amanda M. Thrasher, author of the Mom’s Choice award-winning book, Stranger in the Mushroom Patch. Stranger in the Mushroom Patch is a children’s book for children aged 6 – 10 years that is filled with twists and turns, adventure, and fun from start to finish, and serves as the fourth book in The Mischief Series. Keep reading to find out more about Amanda and her award-winning book, Stranger in the Mushroom Patch! Read More
How I Got to Printed Children’s Picture Book
How did I get from an idea about a children’s picture book to a printed children’s picture book? It’s a good question. Several people have told me that they’ve thought about publishing a book but could never get around to it. How did I do it? This blog post answers that question. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Carla A. Carlisle
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! We have another interesting interview for you today– we were lucky enough to get some time with Carla A. Carlisle, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, My Big Notebook! My Big Notebook is a “buddy in a book”. It includes real stories, healthy, evidence based coping mechanisms, positive affirmations, resources, and coloring & journaling pages. JC shares his experiences and evidence-based techniques to help children process and express their feelings in a positive way. Keep reading to find out more about Carla and how her award-winning book, My Big Notebook, came to be! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Steven Joseph
Hi, Mom’s Choice readers! Thank you for joining us for another interview with one of our amazing honorees. For this interview, we were able to speak with Steven Joseph, author of the MCA award-winning book, Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles, and Lots and Lots of Noodles! Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles, and Lots and Lots of Noodles is a feel-good story for children age 5-10 that tastes and smells so good they will want more. Author Steven Joseph invites readers to enter a world where imagination can solve any challenge, and even the crankiest person can find happiness. Keep reading to find out more about Steven Joseph and his award-winning book, Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles, and Lots and Lots of Noodles! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Mariana Bissonnette
Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! Today we’re sharing another post in our interview series where we talk to the creators and writers behind some of our favorite products and books. For this interview, we were lucky enough to chat with Mariana Bissonnette, the author behind the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, Babies Build Toddlers! Babies Build Toddlers is a unique parenting book with an innovative illustrative approach that makes child development information both accessible and actionable for everyday readers. Author, Mariana Bissonnette tells the powerful story of the child during their most essential stage of development: infancy. Keep reading to find out more about Mariana and her MCA award-winning book, Babies Build Toddlers! Read More
Giveaway: It’s OK Little Rain Cloud to Cry (Paperback)
We are giving away copies of the award-winning children’s book, “It’s OK Little Rain Cloud to Cry” by Charlie Shull to 10 lucky winners! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Shreya Gupta
For this interview, we were able to catch up with Shreya Gupta, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-Winning book, The Flip Side! This is Shreya’s second Mom’s Choice Award as well as her second MCA interview! Shreya has been very busy since her last interview in August of 2020, and we got to discuss with her what exactly she’s been up to since then. Since her last interview, she has published her new award-winning book, The Flip Side, which is a story about overcoming the very real and negative effects of cyberbullying. Did we mention Shreya is only 12 years old! Keep reading to find out more about the amazing Shreya Gupta and her award-winning book, The Flip Side! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Rana Boulos
For this interview, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Rana Boulos, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, Tamara the Tornado! Tamara is a newborn tornado who goes on an adventure and ends up being the hero of the day. This story relates scientific facts about tornado formation in an engaging and colorful way while teaching basic concepts. It is the perfect mix of entertainment and education for elementary readers! Keep reading to learn more about Rana and her award-winning book, Tamara the Tornado! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner M. C. Abushar, Ed.D.
We were lucky enough to get some time with M. C. Abushar, Ed.D., author, and illustrator of the MCA award-winning “Tyler, the Rabbit” series! We want to sit down with M.C and see what she has been up to since we last spoke to her back in June 2021! Since last June, M. C. has released Tyler’s Cosmic Vision, the fourth book in the “Tyler, the Rabbit” series. Tyler’s Cosmic Vision is a children’s book that is entertaining while also educating children on safety tactics and healthy play habits. If you’re looking for the perfect children’s book to read to your little ones for the upcoming Easter holiday, Tyler’s Cosmic Vision is a perfect choice! Keep reading to find out more about M.C. and her award-winning book, Tyler’s Cosmic Vision! Read More