It’s Tuesday and we’re happy to share another Weekly Roundup post!

Every week companies, publishers, and developers all over the world send us their products to review. Only the best earn our award.

Below are the products that won a Mom’s Choice Award last week, from April 16 – 22, 2017. For more information about a product, click the product image or purchase link.

Wild & Wonky

What they lack in uniformity, they make up for with personality and zeal. The Wild & Wonky collection of stuffed animals from Wild Republic Wild & Wonky is the fun, refreshing, delightfully collectable line of plush toys from Wild Republic! These new stuffed animals are untamed, a little bit quirky, and each comes with its own name and profile.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 5 to 8

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We Thinkers! Volume 1 Social Explorers Deluxe Package
Written by Ryan E. Hendrix, Kari Zweber Palmer, Nancy Tarshis, Michelle Garcia Winner

We Thinkers! Volume 1 Social Explorers is the first volume in Social Thinking’s premier social-emotional learning series for ages 4-7. The curricula in this series help children advance social competencies that are fundamental to their development and impact each child’s social and academic achievement for years to come.

We Thinkers! Volume 1 includes five storybooks, a curriculum, a tote bag and music CD for teachers, clinicians, and parents to teach children five core Social Thinking concepts that ultimately strengthen their perspective taking and self-awareness. These concepts are: learning about thoughts and feelings, thinking with your eyes, following the group plan, keeping your body in the group, and whole body listening. There is a LOT teach in this curriculum set. We Thinkers! Volume 1 Social Explorers gets rave reviews from children, parents, and professionals alike!

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Self-Improvement

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We Thinkers! Volume 2 Social Problem Solvers Deluxe Package
Written by Ryan E. Hendrix, Kari Zweber Palmer, Nancy Tarshis, Michelle Garcia Winner

We Thinkers! Volume 2 Social Problem Solvers is the second volume in Social Thinking’s premier social-emotional learning series for ages 4-7. Learn more about what’s covered in Volume 2 here.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Self-Improvement

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We are Joined at the Heart
Written by Yonette Belinda; Illustrated by Rosemarie Gillen; Edited by Halo Publishing editors.

Children need reassurance that they are loved even when parents have to go away. When parents are gone for work or separated because of a divorce or even death, their love continues. This book delivers a message of unconditional and unfailing love. Not only is it a story of the love between a parent and a child, but It also sets the foundation for an open conversation about the depth of love. No matter what the circumstance, that child will always be found by love. The beautiful illustrations by artist Rosemarie Gillen bring this story to life.

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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The Tortoise and the Hare
Written by Robin R. Lewis, Janet Stutts; Illustrated by Lynn McClain; Edited by Robin R. Lewis, Janet Stutts

In this re-imagined rendition of The Tortoise and the Hare, bits of science, nature, and mathematics weave through the story to add interest and insight into forest life while teaching a lesson or two. Anticipation grows as the braggadocious Mr. Hare and the humble Mr. Tortoise banter competitively. Meanwhile, the inspirited forest creatures prepare readily for the event. This beautifully illustrated, colorful edition captures the imagination of parent and child alike and is sure to be a cherished addition to young children’s libraries.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Social Thinking and Me (Two-Book Set)
Written by Linda K. Murphy, Michelle Garcia Winner

Social Thinking and Me is a powerhouse of social knowledge to help children ages 9-13 transition into the more socially-complex and socially-demanding older grades and become stronger social problem solvers. Whether it is thinking about hidden rules and expected behavior, developing a deeper understanding of your emotions and how you influence the emotions of others, or comparing the size of your reaction to the size of the problem, this two-book set breaks larger and more complicated social concepts down into smaller chunks to make it easier for adults to teach and kids to learn. It gives teachers, administrators, students, and parents a common language to more easily discuss social strengths and weaknesses – and therefore is a natural fit for the classroom (mainstream and special needs), clinic, and home environment!

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Self-Improvement

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Romp & Roost Play Yard & Fitted Waterproof Sheet

This divided play yard is perfect for one or two little ones! With the removable divider, you can have one large play space for one or two chicks, a large sleep space for your little bird, or a divided sleep space for two chick-a-dees. The Romp & Roost can be collapsed for easy travel to your next destination!

Gear & Accessories:
Bedding & Room Decor

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Ocean Depths: A Time
Written and illustrated by C. L. Sherman

Callista Sunders receives Triton’s Grimoire as a gift. She studies it with her Grandma Anne and they find a time travel spell. It will help her locate Triton, whose missing. Callista knows if the spell works and she goes back in time to Pitcairn Island, she’ll know Triton, but to him, Callista will be a complete stranger.

Young Adult Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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Lupita
Written by Karl Meves, Leslie Guzman

Lupita is an alternative to the Elf on the Shelf. Lupita helps parents on their journey to remind kids what the spirit of Christmas is. Lupita is a multi-cultural bilingual book. In this book, Lupita observes wonders happening at Tepeyac Hill in México. She receives a letter that changes her life. She is now on a mission to inspire children to do good during the Guadalupe-Reyes Christmas Season.

Lupita “arrives” on December 12th, and the magic begins. Kids need to do kind acts and bring people a smile every day, in hopes for the Three Kings to come.

Lupita includes a high quality plush doll, a bilingual 32pp storybook, and this season will have augmented reality book animations.

Children’s Picture Books:
Bilingual (Must include an English translation)

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Dreambaby® EZY-Check® Multi-Use Latch

EZY-Check® Multi-Use Latch is a versatile latch which can be used in any room of the house. Ezy-Check® indicates if the latch is locked or unlocked simply checking if the lock symbol is green (locked) or red (unlocked). It is a multi-touch release lock, making it tricky for young children to open. The latches are made from durable, non-toxic material- perfect for all appliances including oven and fridge. They can be effortlessly applied to most surfaces including glass, timber, metal and laminates. Quick and easy no tools or screws required installation with super strong adjesive. The flexible, extra-long latch is great for all kinds of applications.

Gear & Accessories:
Safety

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Anywhere Teacher

Anywhere Teacher, an online learning destination, is packed with entertaining educational activities for children ages 2 to 8. With a huge variety of choices—books, games, videos, flash cards, music, and more— it’s a multisensory learning experience that keeps kids coming back again and again. Its library is loaded with illustrated books and stories that use level-specific vocabulary words, repetition, rhyming words, and short sentences to help children to read. The website’s intuitive interface and menus make it remarkably easy to tailor activities to each child’s grade and ability level and to zero in on specific skills such as colors, shapes, numbers, and math and reading readiness. Download the free app and explore the high-quality, educational content. This free content rotates monthly. Or subscribe for as little as $6.99/month to get unlimited family access with new content added weekly. More than one child can access it from different devices at the same time. Plus, get membership rewards! It’s super simple to subscribe and unsubscribe at any time, too. With each round of play and exploration little ones develop skills and confidence that help create a lifelong love of learning.

Online Resources (Websites, eMagazines and Blogs):
Children

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