This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features Pet Loss Books, Children’s Picture Books, Card Games + 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 November 19 to November 25, 2023.

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

The Messiest Monster on Mill Street
Written by Sarah Sparks; Illustrated by Sypha Vendez

Empower your child with valuable life skills through tales they’ll adore and books they’ll want to read again and again!

Max’s messes are legendary—paint on the walls, spills on the floor, crumbs in his fur, and toys scattered everywhere. Max never intended to be messy; there was simply too much to do and too much fun to be had. Until one day, his mess becomes an uncontrollable monster of its own!

With lively illustrations and playful rhymes, each book in the Monsters on Mill Street series follows an energetic and lovable monster on an adventure filled with chaos and unexpected challenges. Every child will recognize a piece of themselves in Max and the colorful cast of characters on Mill Street.

But wait, there’s more! Because the Monsters on Mill Street series is specifically designed to assist children in developing executive functioning and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, it’s a treasure trove for parents, grandparents, and educators who are looking to inspire and empower young readers.

Your child will enjoy these books so much, they won’t even realize they’re learning!

Looking for the perfect gift for your child or grandchild? Surprise them with the gift of imagination, creativity, and valuable life lessons wrapped in the form of these beautifully illustrated books. These are stories your child will want to read again and again. Monsters on Mill Street books make wonderful presents for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.

Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth

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The Bounciest Monster on Mill Street
Written by Sarah Sparks; Illustrated by Sypha Vendez

Empower your child with valuable life skills through tales they’ll adore and books they’ll want to read again and again!

Becks is known for her boundless energy and zest for life, but one day her exuberance gets her into a heap of trouble! Join this high-spirited monster on an unforgettable bouncing escapade down Mill Street (and beyond).

With lively illustrations and playful rhymes, each book in the Monsters on Mill Street series follows an energetic and lovable monster on an adventure filled with chaos and unexpected challenges. Every child will recognize a piece of themselves in Becks and the colorful cast of characters on Mill Street.

But wait, there’s more!
Because the Monsters on Mill Street series is specifically designed to assist children in developing executive functioning and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, it’s a treasure trove for parents, grandparents, and educators who are looking to inspire young readers and empower them to overcome life’s challenges.

Your child will enjoy these books so much, they won’t even realize they’re learning!

Looking for the perfect gift?
Fewer toys, more books! Give the gift of imagination, creativity, and valuable life lessons wrapped in the form of beautifully illustrated books and stories children will ask to read again and again.

The Monsters on Mill Street books make wonderful presents for birthdays, holidays, and other important life events, and they also make fantastic classroom donations and are very much appreciated by teachers and caregivers, so grab a second copy to send to school!

Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth

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The Angriest Monster on Mill Street
Written by Sarah Sparks; Illustrated by Sypha Vendez

Empower your child with valuable life skills through tales they’ll adore and books they’ll want to read again and again!

Meet Albie, a small but fiercely temperamental monster, whose oversized emotions set off a chain of disastrous events, including earthquakes, tornadoes, and flooding that engulfs the entire street! Join in the adventure as monsters scurry for cover and Albie attempts to quell the mounting chaos. Will life on Mill Street ever be the same?

With lively illustrations and playful rhymes, each book in the Monsters on Mill Street series follows an energetic and lovable monster on an adventure filled with chaos and unexpected challenges. Every child will recognize a piece of themselves in Albie and the colorful cast of characters on Mill Street.

But wait, there’s more!
Because the Monsters on Mill Street series is specifically designed to assist children in developing executive functioning and social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, it’s a treasure trove for parents, grandparents, and educators who are looking to inspire young readers and empower them to overcome life’s challenges.

Your child will enjoy these books so much, they won’t even realize they’re learning!

Looking for the perfect gift?
Fewer toys, more books! Give the gift of imagination, creativity, and valuable life lessons wrapped in the form of beautifully illustrated books and stories children will ask to read again and again.

The Monsters on Mill Street books make wonderful presents for birthdays, holidays, and other important life events, and they also make fantastic classroom donations and are very much appreciated by teachers and caregivers, so grab a second copy to send to school!

Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth

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Snarkas

After the Great Sneezle Upheaval, precious gems were scattered across the Snarkaverse. Robots went into hiding, and the land fell quiet. Years later, these powerful gems are the only ticket out of exile.

Battle to collect cards and win gems in this highly competitive card game. Sneaky strategies are used to ZAP! a path to victory and SNARKAS! your way to the top.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 9 to 12

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SIXEM

You’d better roll FAST to beat family and friends in this high intensity dice game.

Give the spinner a whirl to name the pattern, and the frenzy begins! The first player to match the pattern with six Xs in a row wins! Pick your dice to win or to sabotage by removing Xs from your opponents’ boards.

Six dice. Six rows. Endless kicks as you roll to six!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Young Adults

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Floats McGoats

A seafaring goat crew was navigating treacherous waters when their boat capsized! The ship broke apart, leaving wood strewn throughout the waves.

To save the goats, players must build a raft from the wood. Each player fights to outsmart the others in a quest to get their goats on the raft. But watch out for the shark lurking in the waters… In this captivating game of strategy, it’s every wee goat for themself!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 9 to 12

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Chuckie Says Goodbye: A Story About Pet Loss
Written by Amy Myers Jensen; Illustrated by Ulana Zahajkewycz

Hello, my name is Chuckie. I am a chocolate lab. My best friend was my sister, the best I ever had! In this book, Chuckie tells the story about saying goodbye to his older sister, Nes. Chuckie Says Goodbye will help to open the conversation in your family about this difficult but important subject. This is the third book in the Chuckie the Chocolate Lab series. Chuckie the Chocolate Lab has thousands of followers on Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok. His followers enjoy seeing his silly and mischievous antics and his enthusiasm for life.

Children’s Picture Books:
Domestic Animals & Pets

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Chuckie Becomes A Big Brother
Written by Amy Myers Jensen; Illustrated by Ulana Zahajkewycz

Chuckie finds out exciting news: His parents are going to pick up his new baby brother from the rescue! He’s never been a big brother before and has many questions about the new pup: Will he be good? Will he be nice? What if he’s mean? What if he bites?

This book is yet another beautiful addition to the Chuckie the Chocolate Lab book series that focuses on social emotional learning for children. It would make a wonderful gift for anyone about to adopt a new pet or to welcome a human child to their family! Amy Jensen is passionate about animal rescue and this book has already helped raise money for the Cold Nose Warm Heart NJ dog rescue from where she has now rescued 3 dogs herself.

This is the fourth book in the Chuckie the Chocolate Lab series by award winning author, Amy Jensen. Amy is a teacher, author, and playwright. She lives in Bridgewater, NJ with her husband Roger and their very spoiled fur babies.

Chuckie the Chocolate Lab continues to be loved around the world for all of his silly antics, love of snacks, and enthusiasm for life. And most importantly, for his big heart!

Children’s Picture Books:
Domestic Animals & Pets

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Chipper Races Right
Written by Kimber Fox Morgan; Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle; Edited by Tamara Ritterhaus

Chipper the Fox and his friends train hard for this year’s arctic race. Will they bring home a win for the hometown crowd? Or will fierce competitor, Rocky the Raccoon, beat them to the finish?

Children’s Picture Books:
Sports & Recreation

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