This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features children’s picture books, multicultural dolls, eco-friendly products + 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 January 22, 2023 to January 28, 2023.

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

When Walt Disney Was Young
Written by Jonathan Keebler; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim

Walt, who made the current Disney movie, has loved drawing since he was a child. He didn’t have paper to draw on, so unfortunately, he had to draw on the ground. The day his parents left for the city, he found tar. His parents saw Walt engrossed in painting animals on the wall without knowing that tar was sticking in his hands and they sighed and couldn’t stop Walt. This book is a book that contains the message that you do not give up on the things you like and dream of. [Package]: The ‘When they Were Young’ series includes songs and animations for children to learn more about the childhoods and characters of some of the world’s most famous people.

Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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When Steve Jobs Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim

To inspire children to have a dream, ‘When Steve Jobs Was Young’ tells a young Steve’s fascinating childhood life story in a way that children love to read /see/ hear. The book includes a drama and two songs.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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When Nikola Tesla Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Alice Han; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim

Nikola Tesla’s inventive mind was spurred by his mother, Djuka Mandic. His goals regarding inventions were to make a better and more comfortable life for people. This book tells the childhood story of Young Nikola who was an observant boy and once helped firefighters and town officials to fix the fire engine hose! [Package]: The ‘When they Were Young’ series includes songs and animations for children to learn more about the childhoods and characters of some of the world’s most famous people.

Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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When Milton Hershey Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Jonathan Keebler; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim

This books depicts the story of young Milton Hershey and his love for making candy, in a way that children love to read/see /hear.
The ‘Sweet’ entrepreneur Milton Hershey was a dreamer who always had his eye out for the next big opportunity. When Hershey was 14, he expressed his interest and passion for candy making and began his apprenticeship with a master confectioner, Joseph H. Royer. During this time Hershey honed his skills to build his future empire. Hershey’s story shares the importance of having a dream in life which brings hope, inspiration and purpose, and which triggers one to set future goals.
[Package]: The ‘When they Were Young’ series includes songs and animations for children to learn more about the childhoods and characters of some of the world’s most famous people.

Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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When Jimi Hendrix Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Seonung Baek; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim

Jimi Hendrix, a world-great electric guitarist who paved the way for combining blues, hard rock, modern jazz, and soul music. Hendrix wanted a guitar when he was a young boy. Before acquiring the instrument, he often ‘played the guitar’ on a broom and pretended to make the sound of music. His early interest and devotion to playing the guitar made him who he was. This books tells the story of young Jimi in a way that children love to read / hear.
[Package]: The ‘When they Were Young’ series includes songs and animations for children to learn more about the childhoods and characters of some of the world’s most famous people.

Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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When Isaac Newton Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder,; Illustrated by Yonnju Kang; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim

This beautifully illustrated short-event biography of young Isaac Newton celebrates his discoveries of lantern kites to fly with his friends at night. This book depicts the story of young Newton and his love of science, in a way that children love to read/see /hear.
The creator of the modern scientific theories of, in gravity and the laws of motion, Isaac Newton’s passion for science made him into one of the most famous and reputed pioneers of physics up until today… Isaac Newton was a curious child who always questioned, observed, and invented things that were within his interest. Young Newton enjoyed making pieces of machinery during his spare time.

[Package]: The ‘When they Were Young’ series includes songs and animations for children to learn more about the childhoods and characters of some of the world’s most famous people.

Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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When Harry Houdini Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim

Harry Houdini, famous as an escape artist, had a hard time in extreme poverty in his childhood. Harry Houdini came up with a great idea when he saw his parents worrying about not being able to pay their rent next month. Houdini felt responsible, so he wrote a great poem and took it to the streets, and people who were impressed by it ended up giving Houdini enough money to pay next month’s rent. This book tells the story of of a boy who loves to make people laugh, happy and have fun by entertaining them. [Package]: The ‘When they Were Young’ series includes songs and animations for children to learn more about the childhoods and characters of some of the world’s most famous people.

Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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When Grace Hopper Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim

This book depicts the story of young Grace Hopper in a way that children love to read/see /hear. Grace Hopper was a female mathematician and naval officer who highlighted her legacy in computer technology by developing the first commercial electronic computer and naval application. Hopper was born and raised during a time when there was limited opportunity for women. Hopper succeeded in a male-dominated field and organization, and proudly obtained her doctorate. This reference concerns a fascinating account of her childhood. As a seven-year-old, she took an alarm clock to pieces to find out how it worked. Her curiosity and spontaneous actions encouraged her to build her career and succeed at a time of male-dominance.

Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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When Godtfred Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim

This book depicts the story of young Godtfred in a way that children love to read/see /hear.

Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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Treasure Hunt in the City
Written by Cynthia Harmony

Expanding your child’s reading horizons is easy with fiction books from Teacher Created Materials! In “Treasure Hunt in the City” by Cynthia Harmony, eight-year-old Ramona goes on her first big trip to Mexico City and must overcome the language barrier between herself and her cousins. Find out more in this bilingual adventure your child will love. Includes ‘Book Club’ literacy and comprehension questions.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Fiction – General

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The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship
Written by Charly Froh; Illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová

Come on in and discover the fantastical world of the Emerald Kingdom.

One day, a blustery blizzard struck. The wind whipped and whooshed, scooping up and carrying off everything in its path… . . .
even Dan the dragon and Fran the unicorn. Oh my, oh my!
Will Dan and Fran find their way back home in this adventure?

Join Dan and Fran in this hilarious and heartwarming tale about the magic of friendship.

Children’s Picture Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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The Day the World Stopped Rhyming
Written by Joe Rhatigan

All the nursery rhymes in the magical town of Fable have one job, and that’s to rhyme. But when the town loses its license to rhyme, the residents must figure out what to do next. When Little Miss Muffet teams up with Spider to fix the problem, their solution will either save the day–or cause even more chaos! Students will enjoy this illustrated fiction reader that puts a fun, modern spin on traditional tales. With compelling text, grade-appropriate vocabulary, and chapter format to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency, this hi-lo reader is perfect for students who need high-interest, low-readability books.

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Hope
Written by Nadja Springer; Illustrated by Tilia Rand-Bell

Tree is sad!

Yesterday he was happily waiting to spend time with his friends, but today his life has turned upside down!

Tree needs his friends now more than ever―and while he learns how to cope with a great loss, they stand by his side. Together, they discover the power of friendship, the passage of time, and hope.

There isn’t anyone in life who hasn’t experienced some kind of loss. This book is a helpful tool for parents, caregivers and teachers to explain that all feelings are valid and belong. There is no right or wrong in grieving. But there is one thing that is vital for everyone: just be there and don’t judge.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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That Sucked. Now What?: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess
Written by Dr. Neeta Bhushan; Illustrated by Ajit Nawalkha, Vinita Kedia, Amber Rae

THAT SUCKED, NOW WHAT? How To Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess. . .offers insight, wisdom, and a practical five-stage framework to embrace the possibilities in chaos, normalize sucky human moments, to overcome setbacks with grace,
and help redefine tough moments to fly forward every time.The book is a realtalk guide to personal growth that embraces the suck–and helps you break through to lasting, audacious resilience. You’ll learn why it’s so hard to get back up when stuff goes down, how four core components of your life shape your individual Bounce Factor, and how to navigate the five stages of the Fly Forward framework through Falling, Igniting, Rising, Magnifying, and on to Thriving. Along the way, Neeta shares successes and failures of her own, from the wonderful to the WTF, in an indispensable book to pull off the shelf whenever life serves up a setback, no matter the size.

Adult Books:
Self-Improvement

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South Asian Multicultural Doll – Tara

One of a kind multicultural and ethnic doll brings the charm and beauty of the Indian culture. This doll is great for storytelling and will help children introduce diversity to pretend play by exploring a different culture or sharing about Indian culture.

Carefully designed in USA and hand made by women artisans of India, Tara doll features wide black embroidered eyes and a sewn on nose, smile and eyebrows. She also adorns a beautiful bindi on the centre of her forehead and matching bangles on both hands. The doll comes with hair already in set hairstyle and is not meant for restyling.

Children can use Tara in their storytelling, pretend play, role-playing, show and tell and more! She is also conveniently sized to bring on trips in a car or airplane and be the perfect companion to many adventures.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers

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SCARLET MACAW PARROT WINGS + MASK in eco-friendly cotton gift bag

SCARLET MACAW PARROT WINGS + MASK in eco-friendly Dreamy Dress-Ups cotton gift bag

✅ IDEAL CHILD PLAY FOR AGES 3 TO 6 YEARS: Dreamy Dress-Ups 2 piece wings + mask costume sets are perfect for dress-up play at home, daycare, kindergarten, school plays, birthday dance parties or Halloween celebrations. Flowing chiffon material encourages freedom of movement: jumping, spinning, running, dancing and flying :)

✅ BOOST YOUR KIDS’ IMAGINATION: Designed to encourage imaginative role play, self-expression and poise, these fanciful fabric wings with a matching soft sateen fabric mask give your child a chance to transform into a parrot and fly around in colorful fashion.

✅ READY FOR YOUR CHILD TO FLY AWAY: Each dress-up wing and mask set, comes equipped with two elastic shoulder straps and soft loops at the fingers for little ones to easily slip on. No wires, so kids can even hop in the car without having to take their wings off!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers

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Rose’s Wonderful World of Animals
Written by Cynthia C. Dobbins

Walk with Rose through the animal kingdom! Included are facts and information about the animals, their habitat, and photos. Illustrated and fun for the whole family. Excellent early reader.

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

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Petunia the Unicorn Picture Book Series (3 books total)
Written by R.L. Ullman; Illustrated by Yusup Mediyan

Get all 3 Petunia the Unicorn picture books!

1) Petunia the Unicorn Moves to the Big City

Petunia and her fabulous Auntie Sprinkles have moved into a brownstone on West 81st Street. While the unicorns are ready for city life, not everyone in the city is ready for unicorns. Especially their new neighbors, who want their once-quiet street back after Petunia and her aunt become surprise media sensations! Can Petunia convince them that unicorns belong in the city too?

2) Petunia the Unicorn’s Dazzling Christmas Debut

Petunia is excited to live in the big city, but she’s nervous about being the only unicorn in her new school. Things start out well until Petunia learns her class is putting on a holiday play and she has a starring role! But when everything goes wrong, can Petunia’s unique talents save the day?

3) Petunia the Unicorn’s Magically Marvelous Ballet

Petunia is excited to try new activities in the human world but her horn keeps getting in the way. Auntie Sprinkles encourages her to try ballet because all Fluffybottoms are blessed with remarkable grace. Petunia discovers that she loves ballet, even though she’s far from graceful!
Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth

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Novo the Space Robot: How to Solve the Mystery of Crying
Written by Charly Froh; Illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová

Greetings, Earthling!
It’s me, Novo the space robot from the planet Infinita.

One day, a super space storm destroyed my bright, purple garden. All my hard work was puff-puff gone. It was a nightmare!
And liquid just kept on drip-drop dripping out of my laser-eyes. I worried I was going to rust.
But no-bot-ty knew how to make the liquid stop.
So I swooshed to Earth, hoping to solve this complete mystery.

Are you ready, Earthling? Let’s go on an adventure across the universe!

Join Novo in this heartwarming story as he discovers the tears we make and how they can help us heal.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Novo the Space Robot: How to Shrink the Doubt Monsters
Written by Charly Froh; Illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová

Hello, Earthling!
It’s me, Novo the space robot from the planet Infinita.
Life was bot-tastic here on my home planet. Until one day, the doubt monsters from the planet Worria arrived. They zap-zap-zapped their rays of doubt at us. Oh bot!
It was a nightmare! No-bot-ty knew what to do against them.
As fast as a mechanical mouse being chased by a space-cat, I swooshed to planet Earth to get help.
But the doubt monsters followed me there. . .

Are you ready, Earthling? Let’s go on an adventure across the universe!

Join Novo in this thrilling story as he learns the power of believing in oneself.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Libby the Loving and Kind Cares for the Earth (The Loving and Kind Series)
Written by JLH Tavares

Libby the Loving and Kind Cares for the Earth introduces children to the basic concepts of caring for nature and the Earth while also encouraging the importance of taking care of our Earth through environmental awareness and sustainability. In this book for beginners, children will learn how people can work together to keep our Earth a healthy home for all.

Understanding our resources and how to protect them is a first step to caring for and protecting the Earth. In Libby the Loving and Kind Cares for the Earth, kids are introduced to basic concepts about caring for nature, the forests, and wildlife, while also learning the steps to take for biodiversity, green living, and recycling. This heartwarming story connects children to the world they are part of, and how the environment affects all living things within it.

Libby the Loving and Kind Cares for the Earth is a great way to start children at an early age to care for the environment by understanding why the environment, forests, trees, plant life and wildlife is so important and what they can do to help keep nature in balance, like planting trees, recycling, and conserving the forest. A great learning tool for traditional, homeschool, and Montessori classrooms. This book helps children to care for the Earth every day because every day is Earth Day.
Children’s Picture Books:
Green Earth

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Just Janey’s Way
Written by Mandy Woolf; Illustrated by Elmira Georgieva; Edited by Lisa Davis

Janey wants EVERYTHING her way
and she won’t take no for an answer.

Her friends do their best to fit in with her demands
until they decide that
enough is ENOUGH!

Is Janey a stubborn bully?
Or is it that she just needs time to understand
the true meaning of
FRIENDSHIP?

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Isaiah´s First Winter
Written by Paul Asjes; Illustrated by Vania Muriuki

Isaiah´s First Winter is the first book in the new, inspirational children’s book series Forest Friends. Isaiah makes some great friends and they have lots of fun over the summer. When the winter comes, Isaiah is worried about how he will handle being without his friends over the winter. Isaiah gets advice from those around him who he trusts, but ultimately he has to do what is right for him. This is a a good story for any child, and great story for a child who is moving or has had a friend who has moved away.

Packed with beautiful illustrations, this inspiring story is about how to deal with challenging changes that come up in friendship and life.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Fiction – General

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Inne® Multi Vitamin & Mineral

Inne Multi Vitamin & Mineral is a comprehensive supplement for balanced nutrition for children.
HIGH QUALITY INGREDIENTS – Our supplement uses all natural ingredients & has a great tasting natural flavor that kids love, while providing essential vitamins & minerals
CONTAINS ESSENTIAL VITAMINS & MINERALS – Provides all-natural support for foundational health and optimal growth and development in infants, children, and teens

Food & Supplements:
Children

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Inne® Liquid Vitamin C

Inne Liquid Vitamin C provides all natural support for immune system function in infants, children, and teens with essential antioxidants
Inne Vitamin C has been thoroughly researched and shown to help support the immune system through daily use

Food & Supplements:
Children

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Inglesina Electa Full Size Baby Stroller

Electa is the lightest premium full-size stroller, weighing just 19lbs. Thanks to its ultra-compact design, you can open and close this reversible stroller with just one hand (without having to remove its seat) in both directions. Made in Italy, Inglesina designed Electa with your baby’s wellness in mind.

Electa is the ideal stroller for city living, featuring a very spacious basket (accessible from the front and the back), adjustable leatherette handle (for tall and petit parents alike), one-foot stop & go brake, bumper bar, all-wheel suspensions for a smooth ride on bumpy walks, adjustable leg-rest, a large UPF 50+ canopy, a cup holder and includes a rain cover. It stands on its own when folded, without the fabric or the handle touching the ground, keeping your hands and stroller clean (as well as your baby). As all Inglesina products, the Electa stroller is free of regulated BPA, lead or phthalates.

The Electa travel system is compatible with select car seats.

Gear & Accessories:
Strollers

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Inglesina Electa Bassinet + Stand

The Electa Bassinet + Stand is a must-have accessory for your newborn. It consists of a very large bassinet, approved for overnight sleep and a convenient stand to put it by your side. The bassinet fits babies from birth up to 6 months and makes a comfy place where your baby will spend many hours of their first delicate months of life. The Electa bassinet is the perfect environment, welcoming them with all the much-needed comfort and safety, featuring a ventilation control system to regulate the flow of air and temperature inside it.

Thanks to the bassinet stand, the bassinet can be positioned comfortably and hygienically inside your home (even while traveling), turning it into an actual bed for the night to be placed next to yours. The stand folds and it is easy to store when not in use. Made in Italy.

The bassinet can be easily snapped onto the Electa stroller (sold separately, by removing the stroller seat).

As all Inglesina products, the Electa bassinet + stand is free of regulated BPA, lead or phthalates.

Gear & Accessories:
Infant Positioners

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I Love You All the Time
Written by Deborah Farmer Kris; Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin

Reassure children that they are loved and loveable no matter the ups and downs of the day with words of affirmation for kids. I Love You All the Time speaks to the power of caregivers’ steady love to help children develop confidence, resilience, and emotional agility with words of affirmation for kids. Parents and teachers want strategies for helping preschoolers manage their emotions. But to effectively teach emotional self-regulation strategies, children first need to know they are safe and loved—all the time. Even when they lose their temper, even when they stay up too late, or lose their shoes, or yell at their friend. The steady love of a caregiver can help children thrive, even when life is challenging. n need a reminder that they’re loved.

Children’s Picture Books:
Family Life

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I AM Mighty Me (Mighty Me Series Book 1): Empower Your Child and Build Self Esteem Through Learning Self-Awareness and Positive Affirmations
Written by S. Alston; Illustrated by Kiran Tariq

Unlock The Superhero Within Your Child
Empower Your Child and Build Self-Esteem Through Learning Self-Awareness and Positive Affirmations (Social Emotional Learning – SEL)

I AM Mighty Me, and The Mighty Me™ Series empowers preschoolers by teaching them they have control over their thoughts and actions. I AM Mighty Me is a first-book of self-awareness that helps children know their actions can be loving and helpful to themselves and others.

Self-awareness and self-empowerment are two of the most powerful gifts you can give your children! It naturally builds their self-esteem and leads to healthier future relationships with friends and family.

Becoming self-aware is a necessary skill to cultivate if you want to be a creator of your life rather than a victim of life circumstances. By reading the Mighty Me Series™ with your child, you’ll be teaching them they have control over their thoughts, feelings, and actions, which empowers them and helps them to feel good about themselves.

SEL core competencies:

Self Awareness

Self Management

Responsible Decision Making

Social Awareness

Relationship Building

Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth

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HALFWAY HOME
Written by Erin Mariah Murphy; Illustrated by Anthony Richichi; Edited by Brooke Ganesmer, BiblioKid Publishing
Amanda Jackson, Amanda Jackson Books

HALFWAY HOME is a picture book based on the true story of the author’s, unorthodox rescue pup, Zeke, and his journey to finding his forever family. It is a wonderful new perspective into how aviation helps animal rescue and adoptions all over the country. Furthermore, it acknowledges life’s challenges regarding acceptance, anxiety, and physical/behavioral social norms.

HALFWAY HOME is inspired by real events. It is written by an international airline woman-pilot who volunteers on her days off unloading animals from distressed locations via inbound rescue flights in preparation for adoption.

Simultaneously, HALFWAY HOME showcases a woman pilot, in the realm of this less popular side of aviation and animal rescue. Zeke’s struggle to get adopted after his air rescue is the core of the storyline and the air rescue is used to inform the reader of real circumstances.

Children’s Picture Books:

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DYPER

DYPER, a Certified B Corp, is the responsible diaper company that never stops asking “Y.” From the obvious, “Why can’t diapers use more plant materials?” to “Why do diapers have to end up in landfills?” DYPER offers products made with plant-based materials that are soft and absorbent with a focus on transparency, environmental offsets, and independent testing. Used DYPER diapers and wipes can be responsibly disposed of through our optional REDYPER™ service.

We’ve put a lot of thought and research into making a kind disposable diaper that works. Each diaper has a top sheet and back sheet made from 100% viscose from Bamboo, a soft, absorbent material that’s breathable and hypoallergenic. Bamboo is one of the world’s most renewable resources, among the fastest growing plants on earth, requires less water to grow, and can produce and reproduce a crop for years without replanting. Our diapers are made without chlorine, latex, alcohol, lotions, fragrances, phthalates, or TBT.

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

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Dancing Deepa
Written by Suchi Sairam; Illustrated by Vidya Vasudevan; Edited by Karen Dockrey

Deepa LOVES to dance. She studies a dance from India called Bharatanatyam that is like moving poetry! But since her dance is different from what her friends at school do, she isn’t sure if she should share it. Is there someone like Deepa in your class at school? What passion might you two share? Read to find out how you two are alike, how you are different, and how you could be friends to one another.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Inspirational / Motivational

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Critical Thinking for Reading Comprehension
Written by Michael Baker

In simple, understandable terms, ‘Critical Thinking’ is the identification and evaluation of evidence to guide decision making. Critical Thinking for Reading Comprehension teaches the identification and evaluation of text and image-based information using short, fun activities. To help students not familiar with the concept of evidence, there is a short lesson on evidence at the beginning of the book.

The activities in this book are different from many reading comprehension activities in that they are “low read”, and instead require careful reading and critical thinking to identify the evidence that will support or identify the answer. After just a few activities, most students will come to understand the importance of reading for understanding and evidence-based decision making. This is not just a school skill; this is a life skill. These activities are ideal for both independent work and class discussion problems.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Reference & Study Aids

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Castle Panic

Monsters are attacking your Castle. Can you work together in this cooperative game to stop the horde, or will the Monsters destroy Castle Bravehold? Play cards to defend your castle in the center of the board from waves of Monsters that move in from the edges of the board as special effects change up the conditions on the battlefield. If the players destroy all the Monsters, they win. If the Monsters destroy all 6 Towers, the players lose.

Enjoy four ways to play this action-packed, best-selling game: fully cooperative, cooperative with a winner, one-vs-many, and solitaire. The game can also be customized for easier or harder play to support varying levels of ability. Outstanding game for families and adults ready for a new challenge.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 9 to 12

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Carrots&Cake

Designed using science-based solutions, Carrots&Cake is a parental control learning app for kids. Built by parents and developed with doctors, teachers, and scientists, Carrots&Cake helps kids develop healthy digital habits that make screen time more beneficial and less addictive.

With Carrots&Cake, kids learn first and play later. The app applies the oldest parenting technique to screen time: “Do your homework before you play.” In other words, “Eat your Carrots before your Cake.”

Once parents download Carrots&Cake, they select their favorite educational apps. When kids turn on their devices, they must complete the educational apps — Carrots — before they can enjoy playtime — Cake.

Carrots&Cake follows an approach grounded in behavioral neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science.

Behavioral Neuroscience
Carrots&Cake promotes healthy screen use by reducing the firing of the brain’s reward pathway. Dopamine levels stay balanced. This helps kids remain in control of devices and reduces tantrums when it’s time for kids to come off.

Behavioral Psychology
Asking kids to first complete Carrots — learning apps with a high cognitive load — results in delayed gratification. This develops resilience & grit. Kids learn to self regulate.

Apps & Software:
Ages 5 to 8

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bekids Reading

Take kids down to Sci-city where the books are fun and the games are witty! bekids Reading introduces kids to an amazing reading adventure alongside their loyal companion, Edwin the Robot!
Joined by Oxford University Press, bekids Reading has crafted unique and engaging stories for young readers to learn in a meaningful and effective way. The beautifully designed and animated storybooks are divided into different levels to motivate little learners to progress with confidence, learn at their own pace, and get mysterious rewards from Professor Proton!
Don’t miss out on the captivating word games that both test kids’ reading skills and boost their vocabulary. And don’t hesitate to turn up the volume and join the sing-a-longs after each story, and let them memorize new words through the delightful songs!
Send them on a magical journey with a colorful cast of characters to fully explore their learning potential! Let even the most reluctant of readers into eager bookworms in an ad-free environment through stories, games and songs. Reading has never been so fun!

Apps & Software:
Preschoolers

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Become the Fire: Transform Life’s Chaos into Business and Personal Success
Written by Elisa Schmitz; Illustrated by N/A; Edited by Georgia Hughes, New World Library

TURN OBSTACLES INTO FUEL FOR FULFILLMENT AND SUCCESS

What does it mean to become the fire? It means not allowing yourself to be in the fire of life’s challenges, getting burned, but instead using the fire to ignite your motivation and drive, passion and grit. It means not focusing on what you don’t have or can’t do, but instead leveraging what you do have and can do. It means using your differences to your advantage and seeing life’s chaos as fuel to propel your success. Using her own story of entrepreneurial success as well as interviews with ten diverse and successful women, Elisa Schmitz presents ten actionable lessons for putting your personal power to work, with unstoppable results.

Adult Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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BABELIO Metal Baby Gate Dog Gate

A well- designed all-steel structure baby gate (or pet gate) with walk through door, which is strong enough to hold the shaking. Combined with double lock design, adults can easy unlock and lift the baby gate with one hand but it is difficult for babies. Features: extra wide, auto close, easy to install.

Gear & Accessories:
Safety

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BABELIO Memory Foam Crib Mattress for Baby & Toddler

BABELIO baby crib mattress stands out for its ultra-soft Tencel cover and its Certipur-US-certified high-density foam.
We use Tencel material to increase natural comfort and enhance sleep quality. The mattress cover is made of 44% Tencel material, a natural fiber derived from sustainable wood, which makes the cover ultra-soft, breathable, and eco-friendly.
Besides, we adopt a premium high-density foam layer to cater to an infant’s growth, providing a flat, resilient surface to support and maximize their spine development. The foam layer is of high density so it is hard enough to keep its shape for long without sinking inwards.
A proper mattress matters for a baby’s growth. BABELIO adopts a considerate double-sided design for two stages of your child’s life. One firmer side for infants (under 12 months), and the other softer side for toddlers (1-8 years old). So you can convert this dual-firmness mattress as needed.

Gear & Accessories:
Bedding & Room Decor

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Athena the Brave
Written by Nina M. Kelly; Illustrated by Herma Edwards

Athena used to love going to the dog park, playing fetch and chasing birds. Then Brutus showed up and started bullying Athena and her friends.

That’s ugly! You’re a baby! You look funny!

With the Annual Olympus Park Dog Race coming up, it’s up to Athena to raise everyone’s spirits and help make the biggest event of the year the best one yet.

There’s just one problem.

An even more vicious dog has other plans for the big day…

Athena the Brave follows the story of Athena, a white pomeranian, as she learns why our words matter and how to forgive and find friendship even in the most unexpected ways.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Amelia in the Sky
Written by Teresa Talbott; Illustrated by Alaina Ginsberg; Edited by Teresa Talbott, Alaina Ginsberg

Amelia in the Sky shares the adventures of Amelia Earhart and her love for the beauty and discover of flying. Young children will enjoy this poetic journey through the skies with Amelia as they learn about her life from childhood to adulthood. The book also inspires kids to notice what they love to do; what is in their hearts, so that they too can take their dreams and fly!

Children’s Picture Books:
Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes

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All About a Boy Who Was Afraid of Thunder: (and how he got over it)
Written and illustrated by Ann Marie Hannon

All About a Boy Who Was Afraid of Thunder is the fifth book in the “Kids with Worries” series. It offers a delightful “story within a story” about a youngster named Jimmy who becomes a “STAR” when he gets over being afraid of thunder with the help of “Grandma Annie to the rescue!,” There is also a teddy bear character, named Theodore who only speaks to Jimmy who uses his imagination in a positive and problem solving way. Of course Grandma is there to help and the story she tells about when Jimmy’s grandpa was a boy makes learning about thunder and lightning an easy to understand and very real experience. Read it and enjoy problem solving in a new, different but very informative way.

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

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Let’s Go, Goose-Goose!
Written by Vanessa Ireson

It’s almost time to fly South for the winter but Goose-Goose doesn’t feel ready. Everything will be different! And scary! And new! So, he decides he just won’t go.

But when he finds himself in an unexpected situation, Goose-Goose discovers that when he leans on a friend and trusts his instincts, new can be pretty great.

Uh, oh! Here comes the snow! Ready? Set? Let’s Go, Goose-Goose!

Children’s Picture Books

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