This week’s Roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners is extra special because it features two weeks of award-winners! We have tons of educational books, toolkits and toys! Be sure to scroll through the entire list so you don’t miss any of our new award-winners! All the items you see below won a Mom’s Choice Award during October 14, 2018 to October 20, 2018.

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

What Would I Do, To Make Sure You’re Not Blue
Written and illustrated by Matthew Boyd

What would you do to make sure your little one wasn’t blue? Would you fix their teddy bear? Would you gather stars right out of the sky to make them smile as they look up from their crib? This sweet rhyming book is a fun quick read for parents and grandparents to share with the ones they love the most.
With simple shapes for the illustrations and bright colors, “What Would I Do, To Make Sure You’re Not Blue” is the perfect book for new parents and grandparents alike. It is the fourth in an ongoing series of children’s books by author and illustrator, Matthew Boyd all designed to bring smiles and laughter to children’s faces.

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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The Secret Room

Maddie and Kitty love to go and read books to the children at the local library. One day, Al, Sal, and all their animal friends decide to follow and watch. They notice that Dewey, the library dog, slips into a secret room. When all the children follow Dewey, Maddie and Kitty have no one left to read to! Curios , Al, Sal, and their pals set out to learn what is happening in The Secret Room!

This book was based on a true adventure as I met a R.E.A.D. dog at a local library and was amazed at what these animals
bring to our kids through literacy.. simply magic…..

Educational Products:
Ages 5 to 8

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Swaddle Sack®

The Swaddle Sack features unique arms up sleeves with foldover mitten cuffs that may be worn open or closed. It’s convertible and easy to use. The Swaddle Sack is designed to bridge the gap from swaddling to wearable blanket. When baby is ready to transition from a swaddle, but not ready for a sleeveless wearable blanket, the Swaddle Sack is a great option to (1) keep baby snug and warm, (2) allow baby the use of his or her arms, and (3) allow baby to self-soothe by sucking on his or her hands. The Swaddle Sack is the ideal transitional swaddle with partial suppression of the Moro (Startle) Reflex.

Gear & Accessories:
Clothing

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Squishmallows

In less than a year, more than five million lovable owls, lambs, bunnies, penguins, pandas, elephants and unicorns, and more, have found new homes—with toy lovers and collectors of all ages. In fact, the steadily increasing demand for Kellytoy’s award-winning Squishmallows line (www.squishmallows.com) of collectible plush toys has propelled the adorable “squad” of characters into an international phenomenon and made them one of the most in-demand toys in the marketplace.

All Squishmallows characters pop with personality and have their unique background stories detailed on their hangtags. A snuggly alternative to high tech toys, Squishmallows are made of super soft polyester with a marshmallow-like texture. They are versatile, making great pillows, bedtime buddies, travel companions and even serving as a friend in times of need to help relieve stress and anxiety.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 5 to 8

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Sophie la girafe Activity Toy

Sophie la girafe, the beloved and iconic giraffe, is a soft friend with attached activity toys; includes rattle, squeaker, crinkle and mirror. Measures 14-inches; bird squeaker tucks into pocket, secured with sewn in fabric cord.

Officially licensed Sophie la girafe is made from super soft, printed fabric featuring her familiar spotted coat. Sculpted face and stitched eyes for total softness. Toy captures the likeness and character right down to the blushed cheeks.

Look for coordinating Sophie la girafe baby mat, soft toys, wind-up lullaby, and friends Lazare Kitty and Josephine Mouse. Great for baby showers and as part of a newborn basket.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Babies

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Rocket Lander

In this out of this world board game, discover the thrill of commanding your own rocket landing! In Rocket Lander, players control a group of bold rockets exploring the vast world and outer space. Rolling dice and strategically placing pieces, the epic mission is to settle and build the greatest rocket station. Using coordinates from the dice on the X, Y and Z axis, you define your landing while overtaking opponents and defending your home turf. Rocket Lander is a three-dimensional space hosting that explores data literacy at any age.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 9 to 12

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Puppy Pickup Day Book & Plush Toy: The Little Labradoodle Series
Written by April M Cox; Illustrated by Len Smith; Edited by Nicole Lavoie

Kids love cheering for the underdog! Enjoy the heartwarming journey of a tiny puppy with a huge heart as he overcomes his insecurities, builds self-esteem and discovers the power of kindness, friendship, and love. “A fun, beautifully illustrated, and heartfelt animal tale.” — Kirkus Review Could this new family love a clumsy pup, whose legs had trouble keeping up; who needed help after too many falls, failed at tug and couldn’t catch balls? Your children will learn perseverance, courage, and acceptance of self and others from this magical story. Former Disney illustrator captures the emotions of the characters perfectly. Preschoolers will love the colorful illustrations and adventure while the simple rhyme will build confidence for early readers.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Musical Soother & Night Light Projector

Babies will go gaga for this soothing fox night light that plays lullaby music while projecting a colorful, moving light display. Features 20 minutes of music or nature sounds, including 5 songs and 3 nature sounds. The gentle movement of the fox’s tail brings motion to the light projection, creating visual interest and promoting eye tracking and focus. The baby fox is removable, for a night light little ones can hold. Adjustable light and music settings, to use with or without audio.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Babies

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Los Pajaritos: Libro para cantar y jugar
Written by Yolanda Borrás; Illustrated by David Hicock; Edited by Yolanda Borrás

Award-winning Spanish illustrated song book based on a traditional Spanish children’s song. The book includes activity sheets for singing, coloring, counting, reading, and playing. The song’s melody with lyrics is notated. Free English translation and song download are available online.

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

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La Finca: Libro para cantar y jugar
Written by Yolanda Borrás; Illustrated by David Hicock

La finca is a beautifully illustrated Spanish songbook for young children based on the song La finca. The farm, or La finca, is located in a Caribbean island, and the setting includes palm trees and lush vegetation from the region. In the book, a group of Latin American children invite children to jump, march, run and sing. This interactive book also includes fun activity sheets and games for young kids to enjoy.

The song that accompanies the book La Finca is available for download at yolandaborras.com. Scroll down the tracks of ¡Cantemos todos Juntos! CD and download to your computer or other device.

A FREE English translation available at yolandaborras.com

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

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Crayola Ultimate Light Board

With the Crayola Ultimate Light Board, kids can use light and dark to show off their creativity in a big, bold way. Kids can use vibrant Mini Gel Fx Markers directly on the light board surface and watch their designs shine. Turning off the lights, kids can elevate their designs using the bright LED lights in the board’s frame to see their artwork glow. Removing the back panel allows for easy tracing directly on the surface and the screen wipes clean for unlimited creativity.

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies:
Ages 5 to 8

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Crayola Silly Scents Sticker Maker

With the Silly Scents Sticker Maker, kids can transform any piece of paper into a scented sticker. To create a custom, scented sticker, kids can place an adhesive sheet on the sticker bed, add any image they choose on top, slide the handle over the rubber mat and peel away their personalized instant sticker. Using the included Silly Scents Mini Markers, kids can color in to create stickers with a multi-sensory twist they can use to decorate electronic devices, book covers, school lockers and more.

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies:
Ages 5 to 8

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Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets

Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Pets are adorable, colorable and washable pet figures that kids can customize and collect. Kids can design on their furry friends with the six included Scribble Scrubbie Ultra Clean Washable Markers. When they are ready to draw something new, they can clean them up in the included Scrub Tub, dry them off and start over. In addition to the four pets included, there are additional expansion packs (sold separately) for a total of 12 adorable pet characters that kids can collect and customize over and over.

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies:
Toddlers

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Crayola Color Chemistry Lab Set

The Crayola Color Chemistry Lab Set contains everything young scientists need to explore color like never before. The set is equipped with STEAM-infused, playful experiments exploring color. The Color Chemistry Lab Set includes an easy-to-read instruction booklet that’s packed with 50 colorful science activities to try out at home and enough Crayola materials and supplies to do 15 experiments right out of the box. All experiments were created with the help of real Crayola scientists, ensuring that they are all educational, creative and fun.

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies:
Ages 5 to 8

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Along Came A Monster: The Monster’s Transport
Written by Donna Pirone Bauer, Angela Pirone; Illustrated by Lorraine Dey; Edited by Nancy Day

Monsters in your closets? From our parenting toolkit to yours…this book/monster kit will help your little one eliminate their fear by going into rescue mode! Through the award-winning vibrant illustrations and lovable characters, many kids have even grown to love their monsters. The kit includes everything you need to send your child’s monster home. This story will not only enhance your quality time with your child, it will help to smooth the way through that age-old rite of passage—the childhood fear of Monsters!

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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