Since tomorrow is a holiday, we’re sharing our Weekly Roundup post a day earlier than normal. It’s been a few weeks since we’ve had new award-winners to announce, but we’ve got a great list this week: a nursing bra, a delivery gown, lots of children’s books, and more! All the items you see below won a Mom’s Choice Award during the last week of June 2017.

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

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The Ice Queen
Written and illustrated by Liana-Melissa Allen

The forest near quaint little Pickit Town is stirring with an evil power. The Ice Queen has taken over the forest and is attempting to take over the world. One cold look or touch by this terrible Queen would instantly turn one into solid ice, and as the forest turns frozen and dark, all hope seems to be lost. Until Yukon, a wise gray wolf and his friend John Willing try to put a stop to this dreadful Queen with courage and an old book to help them. On their bone-chilling adventure Yukon and John learn the importance of standing up against evil, and that an answer can always be found by flipping through the yellowed pages of a book.

Children’s Picture Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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The Horse and His Girl: A Short Story of Loyalty and Love
Written and illustrated by Liana-Melissa Allen

In a time of economic turmoil, a young girl fights for her stallion’s freedom from his new cruel owner. In her desperate attempt to save her horse, they suddenly find themselves lost in the silent and undisturbed Sonoran desert of Arizona that is merely a home for its creatures, both dead and alive. The girl and her beloved dark bay stallion, faced with horrific challenges as they try to find their way home, must fend for themselves in this merciless desert. With death waiting to capture them in its clutches, the girl and her horse wander aimlessly through this uncaring land with only love and undeniable loyalty to each other keeping them alive.

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Fiction – General

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The Eldridge Conspiracy
Written by Don M. Winn; Illustrated by Dave Allred

Kaye’s father is in danger! The young knight, Kaye, and his friends Reggie and Beau enter Eldridge in search of the only man who can save Kaye’s father. During their journey, they encounter and make a powerful enemy of Baron Thomas—the self-proclaimed heir to the throne of Eldridge—who also has his sights set on ruling the country of Knox. Together, the boys dodge the baron’s henchmen and race against time to stop an assassination that would plunge the two kingdoms into war in this exciting conclusion to the series.

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Historical Fiction

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The Bravely Labor and Delivery Gown

Unlike any other labor and delivery gown, the Bravely Labor and Delivery gown combines the comfort of your favorite t-shirt with the functionality recommended by doctors and doulas. This gown is a hospital bag essential! Impress the maternity ward with one of these lovely designer delivery gowns.

Gear & Accessories:
Clothing

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StarPassage: Book Two: Heroes and Martyrs
Written by Clark Rich Burbidge; Illustrated by Karl C. Hepworth; Edited by Barbara Scott

The Award Winning StarPassage saga continues with the relic guiding the Carsons to a new and desperate family. Two Brothers, Bobby and Mike struggle to deal with a life changing tragic accident. Join our heroes on a dangerous quest to solve the relic’s riddles and save lives as they experience some of the most dreadful and exciting moments in history. The ever increasing threat from relentless Trackers dogs them as they attempt to learn what past events mean for their current challenges. Will they survive their race against time? Should they change history if given the chance? Is there any hope at all? Only time and the relic can tell.

Young Adult Books:
Fiction – General

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Max’s Day at School: A Horse Valley Adventure
Written and illustrated by Liana-Melissa Allen

Summer vacation has ended, and Jack, Max, Lax, and Donkey are going to Horse Valley Elementary. Jack is excited, but Max, Lax, and Donkey are wishing it were still summer. Max is especially disgruntled, just wanting to sleep in and watch TV.Then they meet their new teacher, Ms. Sugar, who actually makes learning fun!

In this third book in the Horse Valley Adventure series, Max learns that with the right teacher, school can be exciting and fascinating. He, his brothers, and Donkey discover that everything they learn feeds the imagination and opens doors to limitless intriguing wonders.

Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth

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Gracie’s Guide: How to Deal with Bullying
Written by Angie Wilson; Illustrated by Ashley Teets

Gracie is great at solving mysteries and super at spying around, but when she is bullied at school she doesn’t know what to do. She comes up with a plan, but knows it isn’t the answer. In this story, Gracie learns how to do the right thing and her classmates discover a valuable lesson, too.

Gracie’s Guides are a series of helpful activity books to help students with difficult situations they run into at school, at home, and on the playground. Each book covers a different topic and include: bullying, prescription medication, mental health, tobacco, and bike safety. Each Gracie Guide will open communications with students, teachers, and families and encourage healthy life choices. The Gracie Guides have also partnered with West Virginia SADD, Students Against Destructive Decisions and they are a companion to the ESADD program, Elementary Students Against Destructive Decisions.

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Body, Mind & Spirit

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Esme Dooley and the Kirkkomaki Circus : Coloring Book
Written by Jane Donovan, Holly Trechter; Illustrated by Jane Donovan

This itty-bitty, mini, tiny coloring book (the perfect size for Esme) presents some of the pictures and text of our middle-grade novel “Esme Dooley and the Kirkkomaki Circus.”

The coloring book is 6 x 9 inches and has 45 black-and-white images for your inner artist to bring to life.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

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Esme Dooley and the Kirkkomaki Circus
Written by Jane Donovan, Holly Trechter; Illustrated by Jane Donovan

By train, by gypsy wagon, and even by ostrich, Esme takes a summer journey. She and her grandmother and her cousin Tommy meet up with a circus that is going through harrowing times, for someone is pulling wicked shenanigans! Caught in the conundrum, Esme and Tommy eagerly don their sleuth’s hats to try to solve the mystery. When tragedy strikes, they learn the importance of friendship, and they begin to understand the value of forgiveness.

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Fiction – General

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Esme Dooley
Written by Jane Donovan, Rosie McTozy; Illustrated by Jane Donovan

Troubles beset eleven-year-old Esme. Dangled over wells, thrown into root cellars, and forced to empty chamber pots, she longs for a better life. Yet her latest runaway scheme has failed miserably, and her murderous guardian has sold her to a workhouse on Rag-Picker’s Row. Just in time, Esme hears a startling secret that could very well change her destiny.

She lights out on a golden journey with her cousin Tommy to recover (more than one) family treasure. Just as Esme starts to feel safe, tragedy strikes, making her reexamine the boundaries of friendship and the meaning of family.

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Fiction – General

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Drew Meets Boo
Written by Justine Danielle Del Monte; Illustrated by Brandon King Chappell

The continued story of the beloved children’s poem, “Drew’s Dancing Drum.” A story about overcoming bullies and the true power of friendship! Drew’s desire to make friends could not have arrived at a better time! Drew meets Boo! A smart and wild young girl who is full of life and doesn’t worry about what others think! This story is packed full of bright colors and zany animals while keeping true to your child’s heart the meaning of forgiveness and friendship!

Children’s Picture Books:
Family Life

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Drew and the Cyber Bully
Written by Justine Danielle Del Monte; Illustrated by Brandon King Chappell

Drew and Boo use their cell phones and computers for fun and school! But soon discover that the online world is not all fun and games. They experience first-hand the pros and cons of social media when a cyber bully hacks into Drew’s phone! Now they must come face to face with the cyber bully in-person! Through simple rhyming, the children’s story aims to reinforce positivity on social media, even when receiving unkind feedback, and teaches young children about being polite when using the internet.

Children’s Picture Books:
Science & Technology

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Drew and Boo adopt Lou & Sue
Written by Justine Danielle Del Monte; Illustrated by Brandon King Chappell

Drew and Boo adopt dogs from the local animal shelter. Through simple rhyming, the story aims to reinforce kindness and responsibility when caring for pets, teaching that you can save the life of an animal through adoption and love. Drew and Boo soon discover that pets need a lot of love, attention, and care! Never bully others or your pets! ​

Children’s Picture Books:
Animal Kingdom

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Clip and Pump™ Hands-Free Nursing Bra Accessory

Clip and Pump Hands-Free Nursing Bra Accessory’s revolutionary design offers moms the convenience, ease and discretion they’ve been asking for. Best of all, it attaches securely to our nursing bras’ B-clips. This is truly a game-changer for hands-free pumping.

Gear & Accessories:
Feeding

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Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra

The Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra is the ultimate seamless, comfortable experience. It is the perfect everyday, at home, on-the-go, anytime nursing bra. The luxuriously soft fabric molds to your changing shape, so that you can wear it throughout pregnancy and nursing.

Gear & Accessories:
Feeding

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