This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features children’s picture books, parenting books, pet 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 February 25, 2024 to March 2, 2024.

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

With This Note
Written by Annalice Hayes; Illustrated by Fammy Liem; Edited by Girl Friday Productions

While you shine, my strong child,
And show the world your light,
Remember to stay safe
If it doesn’t feel quite right.

Talking to children about personal safety and consent can feel overwhelming. You may not know what to say-or even how to start. With This Note provides a thoughtful and easy way for parents, caregivers, educators, counselors, and trusted adults everywhere to begin this important conversation.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Wisest Learners (Parent Edition): Unlock the Secrets to Your Child’s Academic Success
Written by Dr. Wallace Panlilio II and Dr. Artyom Zinchenko

Unlock the secrets to raising brilliant minds! Lay the foundation for your child’s academic success with “Wisest Learners (Parent Edition): Unlock the Secrets to Your Child’s Academic Success.” Dr. Wallace Panlilio and Dr. Artyom Zinchenko, educators with PhDs in Educational Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, have crafted a modern and practical guidebook for both new and seasoned parents, providing invaluable insights and strategies to nurture inquisitive, motivated, and triumphant lifelong learners.

Grab this empowering guidebook to equip your child with effective strategies and principles to thrive academically and in life!

Adult Books:
Resources

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White Claw Mystery: (Softcover & Kindle Versions Only)
Written by Marcus Orphie; Illustrated by Amelia Orphie

Step into a world of wonder with “White Claw Mystery”, a children’s book that not only tells a captivating story but also enchants the eyes with its stunning illustrations. This children book sets the scene in a vibrant village and a mysterious forest, offering young readers a journey filled with adventure, imagination, and the mystical bond between humans and animals.

Perfect book for children who are captivated by mystical animals and legendary tales, this children’s adventure book offers a unique blend of cultural stories and intergenerational relationships. It explores the importance of animal protection and the respect for the natural world in a manner that is both engaging and educational.

Children’s Picture Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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The Tufts: The Custard Flood: Disaster Survival Series
Written by Tanya Ellen, Margaux Dee, David Dodd; Illustrated by Shannon Brocas; Edited by Tanya ELlen

Introduce Your Children to “The Tufts”, a Disaster Survival Series For Families.

In “The Custard Flood” kids go on a thrilling adventure and learn how to prepare for and stay safe in a flood!

Welcome to Donut Island!

Aloe, Aura, and Thon are Tufts, and Donut Island is their home. They’re also best friends and love going on wild adventures together.

Teaches kids how to act and cope with floods
Entertains through a fun, thrilling adventure story
Introduces flood survival tips
Brings learning for the whole family

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

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The Tufts: Hurricane Havoc: Disaster Survival Series
Written by Tanya Ellen, Margaux Dee, David Dodd; Illustrated by Shannon Brocas; Edited by Tanya ELlen

Introduce Your Children to “The Tufts”, a Disaster Survival Series For Children.

In “Hurricane Havoc” kids go on a thrilling adventure and learn about hurricanes!

Best friends Aloe, Aura, and Thon are Tufts who live on beautiful Donut Island. Their wild adventures take them to the strangest places.

But when Thon wakes up invisible, he knows something very unusual is going on. And this time, the adventure is happening right at home…

Swifty and Shredder have one ambition: to be the fastest, meanest, most destructive Fizzle Wizzles in their class. Only then can they join the prestigious Hurricane Brigade. Thon’s invisibility puts him in a perfect position to overhear the two teenage Fizzle Wizzles as they hatch a plot to bring chaos to the peaceable Tufts!

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

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THE SEVEN: FLOOD
Written by Troy Schmidt, Dan Lynch

THE SEVEN time-travel adventure series follows a group of kids who are given incredible powers (mapping to the gifts of the spirit) which begin day then find each other over the course of the book series. They unite to battle a villain who is trying to disrupt Bible history. In the first book of the series FLOOD, Josh Davidson’s dad, Edison, has created a time travel backpack that is stolen by the evil Dr. Bales, who uses it to travel to Noah’s day to sink the ark! Josh and his newfound friends, with the help of Big Mike, an operative with a secret, covert organization, follow Dr. Bales to stop him before all of humanity (and nature) is completely destroyed. THE SEVEN carefully follows biblical history and even throws in some archaeology to show the truth behind the Bible. Every book has a secret code adventurers can decipher, testing to see how carefully they are reading.

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Religion & Spirituality

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The Phantom Firefighter: First Responder Series – Book 1
Written by J.W. Jarvis; Edited by Jolene Aramaki

A supernatural journal. An overwhelmed kid. Can he lead a crew of first responders to success in a series of dangerous missions?

Noah loves his nighttime reading ritual with his dad. Stuck in a small new town after the pandemic caused his parents’ marriage to fracture, the curious thirteen-year-old happily explores the peculiar local bookstore. But when the lonely youngster takes home a firefighter’s old diary, he’s amazed when it transforms him into the book’s owner and transports him across space and time to a blazing building.

3% of all book sales go to First Responders Children’s Foundation, which provides financial support to children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.

Young Adult Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children
Written by Tammy Schamuhn & Tania Johnson; Illustrated by Mirjana Miljkovic; Edited by Tracy Bordian

Being a parent can feel overwhelming and exhausting. So much of the prevailing advice on raising children leaves parents feeling conflicted and confused rather than confident that what they’re doing is best for their children.

In The Parenting Handbook: Your Guide to Raising Resilient Children, Tammy Schamuhn and Tania Johnson– founders of the Institute of Child Psychology, child psychologists, and moms with an immense social media following– give parents the answers they so desperately need. Using the latest research in neuroscience and developmental psychology, and weaving in concrete strategies.

Tammy and Tania provide practical tools that you can implement immediately. This book is the ultimate guide to nurturing emotional regulation, resiliency, connection, and well-being in children.

Adult Books:
Parenting – General

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The Invisible Riptide
Written by Carron Montgomery; Illustrated by Amy Koenig; Edited by Karen Stuth

The Invisible Riptide is a book created for kids with anxiety

The Invisible Riptide is an incredible book for kids with anxiety. When Stella wakes up with a swirling-whirling feeling in her belly, her mom doubts there is a problem. Yet Stella’s pediatrician suggests she work with Ms. Tina, a talk therapist. Ms.Tina helps Stella understand why she has funny feelings inside, which Stella shares with her teachers, peers, and anyone who will listen! Stella starts a wave of understanding and shared experience for everyone around her, offering them supportive tools for a lifetime.

Gorgeously illustrated by Amy Koenig, The Invisible Riptide is a visually pleasing book your child will remember and incorporate for a lifetime.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Self-Improvement

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The Bible for Me: Family Devotional
Written by Mike Nawrocki, Amy Parker; Illustrated by Taylor Thompson

The Bible Stories & Prayers Family Devotional features 50 new devotionals written by Mike and Amy each ending with a prayer which can be easily personalized with your child’s name when reading. The devotionals cover the same 50 stories presented in the Bible for Me: Bible Stories and Prayers Bible Storybook and can be used as a companion to it or alone.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Religion & Spirituality

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The Best Thing is You
Written by Ambre Williams; Illustrated by Nicole Steffes

A heartfelt story that takes you on a journey of how one family came to be with the help of doctors and a special gift. Through magical storytelling and captivating illustrations, it conveys a powerful message that the love families share can transcend genetic connections. The Best Thing is You inspires children to see themselves as extraordinary and cherished, no matter how their family came together.

Children’s Picture Books:
Family Life

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Tammy the Troll: A Dance in the Forest
Written by Dina McDermott; Illustrated by Cristian Gheorghita

Grab a scarf and join the fun!

Kids will love dancing along with Tammy, Ballerina Konora, and their new friends in this sweet adventure that’s perfect for preschool and kindergarten kids and classrooms.

Readers are invited to stretch, spin, jump and more as they act out the journey to find Tammy. Kids can use a scarf as a backpack, a paddle, butterfly wings, a towel, and a pillow to enhance the fun and explore movements, dance fundamentals, and early-learning concepts.

Once Upon a Dance has won over 40 book awards including Family Choice and Mom’s Choice Gold Awards. The mom-daughter team earned a Kirkus Reviews Starred Review and was named a Top 10 Author of 2022 by Outstanding Creator Awards.

Children’s Picture Books:
Music & Performing Arts

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Soppycid Reusable Water Balloons

Soppycid is the first reusable water balloon in the world with the exclusive intention of the patent.
Reuse Over 1,000 Times: Enjoy endless summer splash with our ReuseSi™ water balloon. Lasting all season long.
Safe & Soft. Made of gentle silicone, ensure safe play for children without any harm.
Easy to Use. Simply sink the balloons into water, and they’ll fill up in just 1 second,
Unlimited Summer Fun. Perfect outdoor toys for delightful play at the park, yard, beach, or swimming pool.

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Robby BABY ROCKER with rechargeable battery & cry sensor

Ever find yourself endlessly rocking your little one’s stroller, careful not to disrupt their sleep?

Robby the Baby Rocker lends you a hand, taking over the gentle rocking of the stroller so you can enjoy your coffee, squeeze in a workout, or accomplish some work. All while your little one keeps enjoying a peaceful nap.

Gear & Accessories:
Strollers

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Poodle and the Art of the Comma
Written by Michael Clay Thompson; Illustrated by Christopher Tice

This book introduces first, second, and third graders to the correct use of the comma—an integral part of grammar instruction—in an illustrated story format that kids will love! This is the fifth book in the Preliminary Level of the MCT language arts curriculum.

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

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Parent’s Guide to Gaming and Esports
Written by Ben Halpert, Jennifer Dylan

Parent’s Guide to Gaming and Esports is a concise, practical guide for parents of kids that game, no matter their age, no matter the platform. Online gaming and esports is about social interaction and the joy kids feel of collaborating with their peers and reaching the next level. You may be concerned about gaming habits becoming an addiction or child sexual predators that target our kids via the games they love. We provide you with the background you need to understand regarding what your kids are exposed to when they game and the conversation starters you can use to make sure your kids grow up to their fullest potential.

Adult Books:
Multimedia Experiences

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Nurture: How to Raise Kids Who Love Food, Their Bodies, and Themselves
Written by Heidi Schauster, MS, RD, CEDS-S, SEP

There is so much confusing information about feeding families out there. Nurture: How to Raise Kids Who Love Food, Their Bodies, and Themselves is an expanded follow-up to Nourish, Heidi Schauster’s first award-winning book. Nurture is a compassionate guide for parents and caregivers about feeding, eating, and discussing bodies with children and teens. Heidi writes from her nearly 30 years of experience treating clients with disordered eating, her own lived experience as a recovered person, and as a parent of two young adults. She weaves stories from her clients’ and families’ experiences with sound advice based on current research. The book reads like a conversation with a kind fellow parent who has happened to do decades of fieldwork on the topic. It’s a sane and sound read that everyone who spends time with kids will benefit from reading.

Adult Books:
Health, Nutrition, Fitness & Safety

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Light Fright
Written by Judy De Young; Illustrated by Nathalie Kranich

As the sun rises, it’s time for little monsters to sleep, but Marley believes children are lurking everywhere! Join Marley and his creepy kin as they explore his bedtime fears. Will anyone in Marley’s family figure out what will make Marley finally go to sleep?
Light Fright is a rhyming bedtime story that will have little ones giggling and, hopefully, embracing the darkness.

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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Firewood and Christmas Potatoes
Written by Robin Carole; Illustrated by Sally Fantasia – Illustrator
Aimee Croteau – Cover Artist; Edited by MindStir Media

The hardest times can teach the greatest lessons.

Firewood and Christmas Potatoes is based on true events and will take the young reader to a time when approximately three million Americans (including children) were once treated harshly as they journeyed to a different state to begin a new life. Children will experience the life of a child similar in age, who encountered challenges and embraced hardship by allowing their heart to love all.

Firewood and Christmas Potatoes is a heartwarming story that will become a family favorite during the holiday season.

Children’s Picture Books:
Seasonal, Holidays & Festivals

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Fenix and the Firework Fliers: A Dance-It-Out Creative Movement Story
Written by Christine Herbert; Illustrated by Scott Partridge

If you love stories with helpful characters and positive messages, you’ll love Fenix and the Firework Fliers, a charming story of friendship and courage.

This delightful tale will spark imagination and get kids up and moving. Readers are invited to act out the story, and Ballerina Konora joins the pages with suggestions for those who want StoryMoving ideas. Readers will stretch, reach, balance, crouch, jump, flutter, flap, spin, and more alongside story animals and Ballerina Konora.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

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Echo Amigo
Written by Shawn Christine; Illustrated by Chloe Pascual

John is an eight-year-old American boy who yells “Hello” into an unfamiliar and unknown land. An echoing voice answers his call with “Hola, hola, hola.” The voice gets closer and closer until another boy arrives—a boy named Juan, “un amigo nuevo.”

Echo Amigo portrays two boys from different worlds becoming great friends while learning to appreciate each other’s cultures. The story includes phrases in both English and Spanish as well as a Spanish translation guide.

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

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Dragana Helps a Fairy: Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 6
Written by Janice Spina; Illustrated by John Spina

This is the final book in this magical, mystical series of dragons and their good deeds. In Book 6 a new dragon is introduced, Dragana. Each dragon is a different color, and the dragons all have names that begin with the letter ‘D.’

Dragana is a dragon who likes to dream.
Nothing is impossible to her, so it seems.
Her scales are colored in burgundy and cream.
Fairies, goblins, and ghosts are her favorite theme.

Dragana discovers a fairy in need one day while flying around. Will this fairy be afraid of a big dragon? What will Dragana do to help the fairy?

Children’s Picture Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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Delbert Finds Himself: Drystan the Dragon and Friends Series Book 3
Written by Janice Spina; Illustrated by John Spina

Drystan the Dragon and Friends is a series of six books about dragons, friendship, being kind and respectful to one another, and helping others in need. Children will learn about colors and letters too with the help of colorful illustrations and rhyming verse. All the dragons’ names begin with the letter ‘D.’

In this book Drystan meets a friend, Delbert, who has some difficulty meeting others. He is shy and not at all happy that he can disappear from view and blend in with trees. Read how Drystan helps Delbert realize how important it is to be himself no matter what color he is – for all colors are beautiful!

Children’s Picture Books:
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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Choose to Live in Joy
Written by Staci J. Magee; Illustrated by Chiara Civati

“Strolling barefoot on a sandy beach,
Stretching to reach the juciest peach…”
Take some time each day to notice the
little things that bring you Joy!

Bring joy to your bedtime routine as you snuggle up close and share this delightful story, Choose to Live in Joy, with your
child. This inspirational picture book will teach your child to appreciate the “little things” they do each day. Bright, colorful illustrations and rhyming text will immediately engage your child and help foster a love for reading! Your child will identify with the characters as they make connections to activities they have experienced in their own lives. The text, characters and illustrations were inspired by traditions and memories of author’s own family.

Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth

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Chicken Coop Chaos
Written by Nancy Tavares; Illustrated by Sian Moore; Edited by Brooke Van Sickle

Chicken Coop Chaos is a fun read aloud the whole family will love. A story about patience, accepting others, and living with our differences. This book is perfect for kids ages 4-7 and chicken enthusiasts everywhere.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Bye-Bye, Wi-Fi!
Written by Katie Duffy Schumacher; Illustrated by Jeremy Wells

When a storm takes out their Wi-Fi, the Fox family thinks their day will be ruined. However, they quickly discover all the fun things they can do without their devices! Bye-Bye, Wi-Fi! explores the simple joys an “unplugged” afternoon can bring. Playing games, coloring, and sharing a home-cooked meal…sharing moments that bring families and friends together…participating in activities as if the internet was not the center of daily life. With this lilting rhythm, this read-aloud tale reminds readers of the importance of living in the moment and the fulfillment of connecting with one another. Readers of all ages will delight in this charming story of a family that learns to value and incorporate a healthier balance with technology.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Brain Games and Activities
Written by Evan-Moor

Unlock hours of screen-free fun for your child! Brain Games and Activities workbooks are an exciting collection of over 80 brain teasers and activities designed to captivate and challenge kids aged 4-11. The brain games and projects boost critical thinking and problem-solving skills and incorporate logic and reasoning, creative thinking, language and word play, spatial reasoning, memory, and more.

Brain Games and Activities workbooks keep kids motivated and engaged with creative sticker activities and audio support for problem-solving! Imaginative themes include fairy tales, pirates, lunchtime, dinosaurs, weather, traveling, carnival, safari, and pond creatures. Hands-on projects enrich critical and creative thinking skills with building, designing, cutting, and gluing.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

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Alpaca Ranch Fun!
Written by Jack Rotifer (pen name for Judy A. C. King and Karen Rodeffer-Evans); Illustrated by AuthorHouse; Edited by AuthorHouse

Aunt K owns a farm where alpacas and a menagerie of other animals live. Three yorkies – Jingle, Jaywok, and Joi Daisy – visit the farm and learn about the different animals including some of the history of these great animals. The yorkies become good friends with June and Josie, a couple of young alpacas. Jingle, Jaywok, and Joi Daisy also meet Betty, the sled dog, a world class athlete who competed in the Iditarod. The farm is home to many more animals, and the yorkie pups think it’s great fun to learn about creatures from different parts of the world. This picture book for children shares the message that you can be friends no matter what color, size, and background you come from.

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

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A Tree for Me: Book
Written by Tasha-Nicole Terani; Illustrated by Karine Makartichan; Edited by Tasha-Nicole Terani

“A Tree for Me” captures the meaningful journey we embark upon in search of unconditional love and genuine acceptance. It reflects the profound longing to be embraced for who we are. Throughout this quest, we come to realize that the love we yearn for from the external world must first be discovered and nurtured from within. The story portrays the tree as a reflective symbol, revealing the qualities and care we must bestow upon ourselves.

As we navigate the winding paths of life, it is paramount for us to cultivate a positive and nurturing relationship with ourselves. May the pages of “A Tree for Me” kindle within you a sense of wonder, reverence, and connection with the world around you.

Written by Tasha-Nicole Terani

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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4Knines Seat Cover

THE ORIGINAL MULTI-FUNCTION BACK SEAT COVER: First developed in 2012, our multi-function dog seat covers were the first multi-function covers ever sold. Since then we’ve spent a decade perfecting and re-designing our multi-function cover, to ensure you’re getting nothing but the best from 4Knines.

K9-SHIELD® WATERPROOF TECH: Special non-quilted waterproof laminate layer makes the seat bottom completely waterproof (seams are not watertight). K9-SHIELD™ is a special textile laminate developed by 4Knines to provide maximum protection for your vehicle.

Gear & Accessories:
Pet Related

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