It’s Tuesday and that means it’s time to announce our newest Honorees! We’re so thrilled to welcome new books, games, and children’s products to our family and we know they will make absolutely fantastic holiday gifts!
Every week companies, publishers, developers, and inventors send us media, products, and services from all over the world. They go through an extensive evaluation process, and the best products and services earn our award. We have high standards, and we promise you that we work our hardest to give you the products of the highest quality! Mom’s Choice Awards® is proud to present the products and services that earned our distinction last week, between October 18th-24th. To find more information about a product or to purchase, click on the image
Games , Apps, and More
Guardian Angel Shockproof Safety Outlet
The Guardian Angel Outlet is the only 100% shockproof protection available … protecting againt accidental shocks in every situation yet providing uninhibited access to power whenever it’s needed. No plastic inserts to wrestle out or forget to replace – yet no risk of electric shock.
Gears and Accessories- Safety
Draw 4: Dig for Dinos!
Players try to collect complete sets of dinosaur bones by taking turns picking a tile from the grid in front of them, either an Action Tile or a Dinosaur Tile. Collecting cards may be limited by their location or by another player’s actions! The game ends when the final dinosaur tile is collected and points are distributed to each player.
Toys, Games, and Puzzles Ages 5-8
Ring It! – Blue Orange Games
Race to ring the bell first when a winning combination is shown on the table! Each round, players add new actions to perform before ringing the bell, which leads to all sorts of silly sounds and gestures! With enough cards for up to nine players and each round lasting just a few minutes, this game is perfect for your next party or family game night!
Toys, Games, and Puzzles Ages 5-8
My Bright Smile – Colgate
My Bright Smile is a fun, interactive app that will help children build a lifetime of oral health habits.
Apps and Software- Ages 5-8
Books
Baby Bod
By Marianne Ryan – PT, OCS
A GROUNDBREAKING SELF-CARE PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT AND POSTPARTUM WOMEN, no matter how long it has been since you had your baby.
This revolutionary program will give you phenomenal results. It’s the first DIY program to bridge the gap between medical care and the special fitness needs of women like you.
Adult Books- Health, Nutrition, Fitness and Safety
Life’s Choices
by Paul Turk
In Life’s Choices, Carlos Delgado, an ex-inmate from a state prison, is charged with a serious crime. If convicted, Delgado faces a lengthy return to the prison environment he detests. While Delgado battles in the courtroom for his freedom, eighteen-year-old Lourdes Castillo faces her own crisis. When Lourdes finds out she is pregnant, she is confronted with a monumental life-and-death decision regarding the unborn child’s fate.
Adult Books- Inspirational/Motivational
Messy Penny
by Roopa Weber
Penny wakes up with excitement only to be disappointed when she does not look beautiful–her hair is a mess, her feathers are all rumpled and her face is missing that special glow. When Penny focuses on the happiness in her heart, not even her messiness can stop her from feeling beautiful.
Children’s Picture Books- Values and Life Lessons
The Mystery at Darcy’s Discount Store
by Angie Wilson
Gracie is ready to begin her summer vacation, but her inquisitive mind takes her on an adventure that lands her in the hospital. Crutches and stitches do not slow her down, but opens up a new opportunity to help the employees at Darcy’s solve a mystery. The story takes on a twist when the criminals are caught but merchandise is still disappearing. Gracie has an idea about the thief, but no one believes her. Can she convince the management to check out her lead?
Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12)- Fiction (General)
The Essay
By Isabelle Niland
Benjamin “Stubs” Stafford recalls his early years of overcoming a deformed leg and hand since birth. His classmates nickname him “Stubby” even as he works through the process of having a prosthesis. With the love and support of his family, he wins an essay contest that changes his life and the way his classmates look at him. A story of compassion and understanding, The Essay, will educate and encourage readers of all ages.
Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12)- Inspirational/Motivational
Learning to See the World Through Drawing
by Elizabeth Auer
A clear approach to a drawing in grades one through eight in Waldorf Schools, or in any schools, is long overdue and here at last! Packed with color and black and white drawings, with clear, stepwise ways to build competence in drawing skills and inspiring the same competence in students, this book on drawing will give you confidence and methods for practicing.
Adult Books- Arts and Photography
The Sun with Loving Light
by Stephen Bloomquist
Many of these stories, poems and songs will find resonance in the hearts of parents, teachers, and former first, second, and third grade students in Waldorf schools throughout North America. Designed as a reader, it also holds wonderful resources for teachers and parents. The illustrations are Scherenschnitte, pictures from paper cuttings created by artist Pamela Dalton.
Children’s Picture Books- Novelty Books
2 Comments on “Weekly Roundup: Best Children’s Books, Games, and Products of October 18-24”
The Mystery at Darcy’s Discount Store is a nice story !
Many nice books,we love to read.Life’s Choices sounds very interesting i will be looking for it !