This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features educational products, children’s books, baby gear + 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 February 20, 2022 to February 26, 2022.
Every week companies, inventors, and publishers from around the world send us their products for evaluation. Only the best earn our designation.
Welcome to Planet Positive
Written by Susan Ross; Illustrated by Jessica Pavelock; Edited by Lori Mortensen
This inspirational book invites your child to notice, explore and choose their inner voice so that they can intentionally create their world – or, as it turns out, fly to a new one!
Given the uncertainty in our world today, Welcome to Planet Positive offers a way of thinking and being that will help children everywhere to remain resilient and empowered from the inside-out.
This book is an attempt to honor our children and spark the beautiful inner wisdom and creativity that lives inside each and every one of them. As they learn to dance with life’s challenges, there’s a lot we can teach them and a lot we can learn from them. And mostly, we can all choose to live on Planet Positive!
Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational
Triangle Math Flash Cards
188 addition, subtraction, multiplication, division triangular flash cards for kindergarten, first, second, third, fourth, fifth or sixth graders learning all facts 0-12, 752 equations, +6 bonus facts. Each card has 4 equations per card to learn the relationship between addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.
The flash cards have bold, large print with problems on one side and solutions with specially designed graphics on the other. Cards also include color coded multiplicands and divisors for targeted practice.
Includes specially designed tab system to sort mastered versus unmastered cards. Also comes with 6 teaching methods and instructions for how to use the triangle math system.
Educational Products:
Ages 5 to 8
The Llove Llama Travels the 7 Continents
Written by Monica Talbot- Kerkes, Sharla Charpentier; Illustrated by Aljon Inertia
Book 1 in the fun and educational Llove Llama & Friends series! “The Llove Llama Travels the 7 Continents” is a story of a quest for friendship taken by a brave and adorable llama named Llove, who takes a trip around the world searching for her new best friend − the Child Reader!
On each of the 7 continents, Llove meets a kooky new friend who sends her North, South, East, and West on her fun-filled adventure around the world!
Introducing Ned the Narwhal in the Indian Ocean, Bob the Sloth in South America, Ruby the Red Panda in Asia, Charli the Cheetah in Africa, Peppermint the Penguin in Antarctica, Donut the Dingo Dog in Australia, and Brave Feather the Owl in Europe!
Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Fiction – General
Tall Boots
Written by Linda Wilson; Illustrated by 1000 Storybooks
Ashley didn’t realize she would be facing the biggest challenge of her life when she signed up for the 4-H Horse Show. She’d never jumped her Welsh Mountain pony, Lacy, before. But when she found herself in the more advanced class, she had to make a decision. Would she jump the hurdle or chicken out? She gathered her courage and followed Lacy’s lead. Together, horse and rider completed the jump. Tall Boots shows readers that with grit and determination anyone can reach their highest goals.
Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Fiction – General
Tales from a Penny: A Trip to the Park
Written by Byrd Britt; Illustrated by Fulton Books; Edited by Fulton Books
“Tales from a Penny: A Trip to the Park” is the second book in the Tales from a Penny series and is an easy to-digest story for kids complemented by captivating illustrations. This is a story about a little boy named Jack and his lucky penny, Emmie, as they go on their next big adventure.
Jack invites his friends Stevie and Suki to go to the park to fly kites. At the park, they fly their colorful kites high in the sky. They have fun running with the kites and making them do tricks.
The adventure takes a turn and their fun day of flying kites suddenly hits a snag. Will Emmie the penny bring them good luck in the end? Come along on this fun and exciting adventure as told in “Tales from a Penny: A Trip to the Park”.
Children’s Picture Books:
Sports & Recreation
Taking The Cape Off: How to Lead through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss
Written by Patrick J Kenny; Illustrated by Aldren Gamalo, Eric D. Groleau; Edited by Sarah Aschenbach
A Personal Guide on How to Lead through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief, and Loss
Taking the Cape Off shares Fire Chief Pat Kenny’s journey to overcome his perceived failure as a leader in his most cherished duty, that of being a protector. His “Cape” failed to protect his 20-year-old son Sean from dying by suicide after a lifelong battle with mental illness. His anguish was complicated by his role as the leader of a fire department.
This is not a story of darkness but rather one of hope as he reveals the path he took to move forward with his life and return to a leadership role.
Adult Books:
Non-Fiction – General
Personalized Leyadoll (Strawberry) with Gift Bag – 2 Skin Tones
With her signature smile, embroidered flower dress, and ultra-soft features, it is without question this is the perfect doll for your baby to cuddle, play and grow up with.
Size: 16.5 inches (43cm) in standing height and 8oz (220g) in weight. We strategically designed the doll’s arms and legs to be no bigger than 4cm, which is the perfect size for babies to grab and play with easily.
One of the best features of our Leyadoll is that you have the ability to personalize her! Using up to 12 characters, you can place a name or any inscription to give the doll a unique identity. The material we use for lettering is safe and skin-friendly, just like the rest of the doll’s materials. Even with proper handwashings, the letters are durable enough to maintain color and sharpness.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Babies
Jesus Loves Me – Sound Book
Written by Hello 2 Kids; Illustrated by Gayoung BB Yang; Edited by Yong Pil Choi
Jesus Loves Me-Sound Book introduces children to the story of Jesus — from Christmas to Easter — and invites simple expressions of faith through 6 newly arranged classic Bible songs and beautiful illustrations. Each page features Jesus (of course!) alongside a diverse, colorful representation of children and creation that model how to respond to the love of their Savior.
– This sound book includes 6 interactive buttons to play bible songs, sung by musical actors and colorful illustrations.
– Passed to the safety test of US ASTM F963-17 and Canada Toys regulation (SOR/2011-17).
Children’s Picture Books:
Religion & Spirituality
In Ryland’s Pocket
Written by Lisa K Hallett; Illustrated by Chelsea L. Gonzalez
Being the smallest boy in third grade makes Ryland Duze an easy target for getting bullied by, Moss. Writing poetry makes Ryland an easy target. Filled with frustration dealing with one incident after another, Ryland finally finds his way around it. He keeps a blue bandana folded in his back pocket; the bandana holds the unwritten code of simple virtues his cowboy hero, Rusty Wonder lives by. When Ryland meets his hero, it becomes the first step in finding the courage he needs to stand up to Moss, but his greatest accomplishment happens when he gives away what he thinks is his good luck to another young boy who Ryland thinks needs it more than he does.
Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Fiction – General
HOFISH Silicone Baby Spoon – 100% Food Grade Silicone Spoons for Baby Led Weaning – Designed by a Pediatric Feeding Specialist – 1-6mos+ BPA Free
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Material: Food Grade Silicone. Does not contain PVC, BPA, Phthalates or other toxic materials. Complies with applicable ASTM, CFR & EU standards.
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Gear & Accessories:
Feeding
Dr. Seuss Deluxe Books app
Over a dozen best-selling Dr. Seuss favorites in one app!
“Dr. Seuss Deluxe Books” available January 25
Parents can have a fun, interactive and educational time with their young reader while introducing them to 17 best-selling Dr. Seuss books with the Dr. Seuss Deluxe Books app, available to download January 25. The latest Dr. Seuss reading app from award-winning publisher Oceanhouse Media encourages children to read, play, and learn in beloved Dr. Seuss books including “Dr. Seuss’s ABC,” “The Cat in the Hat,” “Oh the Places You’ll Go,” and “The Lorax,” among others.
A great tool for early readers, the Dr. Seuss Deluxe Books app features word highlighting and picture/word association techniques to strengthen the association between written words and pronunciation. The app also features fun animations and educational activities on every page, including spelling, sorting, rhyming, phonics, puzzles, memory, word search, sequence, and more.
Apps & Software:
Ages 5 to 8