This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features toys, children’s books, vitamins + more! 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 June 21, 2020 to June 27, 2020.

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

VitaWorks Vitamin C Gummies

VitaWorks Calcium for Kids Chocolate Vitamin Chew are GMO-Free and offer children a great tasting milk chocolate flavored Treat. The multivitamin has 600mg Calcium and 800IU Vitamin D. They are GREAT TASTE FOR PICKY EATERS as they offer a Melt-In-Your-Mouth Milk experience for Finicky kids of All Ages. The vitamins in these chocolates have shown to support Immune strong bones. VitaWorks chocolates are GLUTEN FREE and only use NATURALLY SOURCED COLORS and FLAVORS and they are free of Soy, Tree Nuts & Peanut. They are also Kosher and Halal certified.

Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.):
Children

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VitaWorks Multivitamin Gummies

VitaWorks Omega 3 for Kids Chocolate Vitamin Chew are GMO-Free and offer children a great tasting milk chocolate flavored Treat. The Omega 3 bite has 150mg of DHA & EPA. They are GREAT TASTE FOR PICKY EATERS as they offer a Melt-In-Your-Mouth Milk experience for Finicky Eaters of All Ages. The vitamins in these chocolates have shown to support Immunity and brain function. VitaWorks chocolates are GLUTEN FREE and only use NATURALLY SOURCED COLORS and FLAVORS and they are free of Soy, Tree Nuts & Peanut. They are also Kosher and Halal certified.

Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.):
Children

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VitaWorks Elderberry Gummies

VitaWorks Probiotic for Kids Chocolate Vitamin Chew are GMO-Free and offer children a great tasting milk chocolate flavored Treat. The probiotic has 5 BILLION MICROFLORA. They offer GREAT TASTE FOR PICKY EATERS as they offer a Melt-In-Your-Mouth Milk experience for Finicky Eaters of All Ages. The microflora and fiber in these chocolates have shown to support Healthy Bacteria to help Ward Off Colic, Constipation, Diarrhea & Allergies. VitaWorks chocolates are GLUTEN FREE and only use NATURALLY SOURCED COLORS and FLAVORS and they are free of Soy, Tree Nuts & Peanut. They are also Kosher and Halal certified.

Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.):
Children

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The Magic Is Inside You: Positive Thinking For Confident Children
Written by Cathy Domoney; Illustrated by Karen Davis

Join Madeleine as she learns how to take control of her thinking and turn her thoughts into a powerful, positive, can-do mindset that paves her way to confidence and success. Suggested activities included for parents, teachers, and carers to use together with their children to develop positive self-esteem.

Teacher and Life-Coach Cathy Domoney introduces children and parents to the power of regaining control over their inner-dialogue and transforming it into a powerful mindset that sets them up for success.

Children are facing increasing pressures and challenges both in their school and social lives. ‘The Magic Is Inside You,’ helps children to regain control over negative self-talk and begin to program their mind for inner confidence and success.

Exclusive to this impressive publication is a user-friendly resource section that can be used by parents, teachers, and professionals alike to further explore the book, its message, and the important issues within it.

Children’s Picture Books:
Body, Mind & Spirit

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The Eye of Ra
Written by Ben Gartner

Exploring a mysterious cave in the mountains behind their house, John and his sister Sarah are shocked to discover they’ve time traveled to ancient Egypt!

Now they must work together to find a way back home from an ancient civilization of golden desert sand and a towering new pyramid, without parents to save them. The adventures abound—cobras, scorpions, a tomb robber, and more! The two kids have to trust each other, make friends who can help, and survive the challenges thrown at them . . . or be stuck in ancient Egypt forever.

For readers graduating from the Magic Tree House series and ready for intense action, dive into this middle grade novel rich with meticulous historical detail.

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

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Sensory Fidget Tubes

Help children manage their emotions, focus their attention and practice quiet, calm engagement with our 4 colorful Sensory Fidget Tubes. These securely sealed, easy-to-grip bottles offer fascinating movement patterns and provide a quiet option for students who need help settling down. Getting Started Guide includes 4 activities.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers

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Ruby’s Christmas Gifts
Written by Nancy Oswald; Illustrated by Nathaniel Jensen; Edited by Doris Baker

It’s Christmas time in 1896 Cripple Creek, Colorado, and Ruby May Oliver and her donkey, Maude, roam the streets in search of Maude’s missing foal. Along the way, Ruby comes upon four people in need of gifts—gifts she discovers she can give. This gentle tale, enhanced by the evocative illustrations of Nathaniel Jensen, is a great read-aloud or independent read for grades 2 thru 4. Readers who have enjoyed the antics and adventures of Ruby May Oliver and her donkey, Maude, through the award-winning Ruby and Maude Adventure series, are in for a treat with this heartwarming story as Ruby enters more and more deeply into the true spirit of Christmas.

Children’s Picture Books:
Seasonal, Holidays & Festivals

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Ruby the Rainbow Witch: Meet the Amber Fairies
Written by Kim Ann; Illustrated by Nejla Shojaie; Edited by Shannon Jade Wildflower Books

Ruby the Rainbow Witch is back with a new picture-perfect, friend-focused adventure! In this book, Kim Ann expands on the magic of Ruby’s world through beautifully detailed descriptions and a simple, but enchanting storyline. One day, Ruby finds her garden is less than picture-perfect.

The gingerbread tree is missing its gumdrops, the peppermint tree has no swirly-whirly mints, and her colorful candy tree is bare. The Amber Fairies usually take such great care of the garden, but no one seems to be home. Where could they be? With a little kindness and a wave of her swirly-whirly wand, Ruby will once again prove that friendship is truly magical.

Children’s Picture Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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Ruby the Rainbow Witch: The Lost Swirly-Whirly Wand
Written by Kim Ann; Illustrated by Nejla Shojaie; Edited by Shannon Jade Wildflower Books

Ruby the Rainbow Witch and her friendly friends return for another picture-perfect adventure.

When a giant gust of whistling wind tosses and tumbles Ruby’s swirly-whirly wand away, she gathers her friends and travels to the end of the rainbow to find it. Along the way, they meet Lollie Pop the Leprechaun and discover how fabulously fun it can be to make a new friend and work together to solve a problem.

After all, that’s what friendly friends are for!

Children’s Picture Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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Ruby the Rainbow Witch: A Picture-Perfect Rainbow Day
Written by Kim Ann; Illustrated by Nejla Shojaie; Edited by Shannon Jade Wildflower Books

Her world is full of scrumptious sweets. Can she make it even yummier by meeting new pals?

Young witch Ruby loves making new friends. So she goes out for a walk in her candy-filled neighborhood. And when she meets Fudge, the friendly frog who gives her a compliment, she happily uses her swirly-whirly wand to make his day!

Wearing her favorite colorful dress and hat, Ruby can’t wait for who she’ll see next. And if they turn out to be nice… well, then she’ll wave her wand some more!

Will Ruby get to use her magic again?

A Picture-Perfect Rainbow Day is the first entry in the beautifully illustrated Ruby the Rainbow Witch children’s picture book series. If you or your child like kindness and love, bright and happy settings, and stories about making exciting new friends, then you’ll adore Kim Ann’s super-fun adventure.

Children’s Picture Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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Pacita the Pacifier Fairy
Written by Charlotte Attry, Jeremie Febvre and Sophie Lawson; Illustrated by Olivier Huette

A heartfelt story about growing up and learning to let go of pacifiers, complete with 4 pages of bonus material containing expert advice and tips for parents.

“How can I help my child let go of their precious pacifier?” This dilemma can be a real headache for many parents and a challenge that often results in temper tantrums and tears!

Pacita the Pacifier Fairy, a poetic fairytale created out of the personal experience of its authors, accompanies children and parents along this crucial step in a child’s development. The story of Pacita offers a helping hand to parents, written in catchy rhyming verse and mixing just the right touch of imagination, magical illustrations, and practical advice.

Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth

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NFL Electric Football

NFL Electric Football lets you call the plays to march your football action figures down the vibrating gridiron! It’s the world’s favorite football game on the big stage of the National Football League!

The original Tudor Games NFL Electric Football game is back, and it’s better than ever. The all new PlayAction remote control places the fate of your offense in the palm of your hand, with its on-board variable speed control. Offense? Set! Defense? Set! Slow down the play with your PlayAction remote to see your blockers in action as the play develops.

Our new Invisibase technology sends your players where you want them to go as they become legends on the electric gridiron! Tudor Games NFL Electric Football packs all the thrills of football into a tabletop game you can play anywhere!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 5 to 8

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Milly & Roots The Headscarf
Written and illustrated by Rodrigo Gómez Claros

Milly is a happy little girl who loves planting seeds, watching vegetables grow in her grandma’s rooftop garden, and playing with her new friend, Aamira, on the school playground. But one day when Aamira’s mother comes to the playground for a visit, Milly sees a strange cloth on her head. She can’t even see Aamira’s mother’s face!

Suddenly, Milly is confused and has a lot of questions she needs answered.
After Milly asks her grandma about the cloth, she is led on an exciting adventure guided by an uninhibited potato and other imaginary root vegetable friends, where she learns to accept others, even when they are different from her.

In this delightful read with me children’s book with an important message, a group of imaginary root vegetable friends guide a little girl through her questions about differences, life, and others around her.

Children’s Picture Books:
Peoples, Places & Cultures

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Merlin Raj and the Santa Algorithm: A Computer Science Dog’s Tale
Written by D. G. Priya; Illustrated by Shelley Hampe

My name is Merlin Raj. I have a teeny tiny weakness for socks which can make life as a service dog difficult. Usually, I only have to worry about helping my boy, Matthew, walk at school. But when my human Mom has to go away for winter break, getting ready for the holiday becomes a mess. I might be a super-smart golden retriever who wears glasses, but could I help my best friend with more than a disability?
Gulp.
Will a class on algorithms get me barking up the right Christmas tree?

Appealing to readers of all ages, Merlin Raj, The Santa Algorithm is the first installment in this ILLUSTRATED chapter-book series. From artists to astronauts, the jobs of the future will deal with computers. But do kids want to read a coding book? Not as much as dog stories.

If you or your child like delightful dog tales that explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, dedication, and the importance of being true to one’s self, then you’ll love D. G. Priya’s tail-wagging adventure.

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

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Fungisaurs AR

At Fungisaurs, Inc. We create innovative games, toys, and animation based on our original eco-characters, Fungisaurs.

Our first product offering is a line of mystery box collectible toys and the companion augmented reality (AR) mobile game.
The app allows players to scan the toys, bring them to life, and hang out with them as virtual friends.

We hope to inspire a generation, with games that teach social skills and exercise their imagination, along with stories of friendship, adventure, and finding one’s place in the world.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 9 to 12

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Citron Leak Proof Snackbox

Super cool design: Citron Snackbox is designed to make your little ones snacks easy & delicious. Our patented molded silicone lined lid engages with the tray, making the snack box leak-proof inside and out (*not water*). The removable compartmentalized tray is divided up into 4 wells, each sealed independently by one lid (make sure not to overpack in order to seal!).

IDEAL SMALL PORTION SIZES: We ensure the Citron snack box size is not too small but not too big as the lunchbox, it is enough for big appetites but not too much for smaller ones (it fits more food than any other snack box)

VERY EASY CLEANING: Dishwasher safe. Top rack only. Hand washing the outer shell and/or removing it before the heat dry cycle is highly recommended to preserve the seal.

HIGH QUALITY, DURABLE & LIGHT: Citron Lunchbox is made using all food-safe materials, BPA-free and phthalates-free.

All our products have been safety tested and have LFGB certificates.

Miscellaneous:
Other

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Bella Blue Meets Piper Lou: A New Member of the Pack
Written by Susan E. Guy; Illustrated by Berszán Árus Bence; Edited by Kara Bednarik, Nikki O’Dell

For several years, Bella Blue has been the only four-legged member of her family and is unsure about welcoming another pet into her home. However, Bella Blue quickly realizes that not only can she be a “big sister” to Piper Lou, she will have even more fun with a companion.

Follow along as Bella Blue and Piper Lou become fast friends, having fun inside and outside their home.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Banjo Robinson

Introducing Banjo Robinson: Global Explorer, Pen Pal, CAT!

Banjo Robinson is a children’s subscription service. Banjo sends personalised letters and creative activities, twice a month, from exciting destinations across the globe. He turns reading, writing and learning about the world into a magical game for 5-8 year olds!

In a nod to the tooth fairy, children write back to Banjo and leave their replies under the sofa for overnight collection by his animal friends. Parents can keep these letters as mementos of their child’s first writing.

Our website allows parents to add a ‘PS’ message to the end of the next letter their child receives, so that Banjo can answer their questions, send love and encouragement, and make them feel special. This creates a unique reciprocal correspondence between child and ‘cat’ throughout the year!

Children receive letters from Banjo twice a month. Each delivery includes a personalised letter from Banjo, reply stationery, a colouring-in activity, stickers, country facts, and a recipe from each country. Children also receive a big, beautiful map of the world with their first letter – they can add country stickers to this as they follow along with Banjo’s world tour!

Educational Products:
Ages 5 to 8

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“Please, Look up at Me”
Written by Denise D’Angelo Roland; Illustrated by Andrea Shine; Edited by Mascot Publishing

Kate loves to look at her tablet. Mama feels concerned. At first, Kate feels that Mama is overreacting. But after giving it more thought, Kate finds understanding in Mama’s plea.

Children’s Picture Books:
Developing Social Skills

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