This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features children’s picture books, kids toys, baby products, and 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 March 02, 2025, to March 08, 2025.

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

The Survival Squad: Friends, Fear, and a Jungle Journey
Written by Marcy Pusey; Illustrated by Farrukh Afaq

Owl, Meerkat, and Tiger—three best friends on a mission—are headed to the biggest jungle party of the year! But the path through the wild isn’t easy. Along the way, the trio faces a series of unexpected challenges, from a raging river to a lurking snake, a herd of elephants, and more. As obstacles arise, each animal reacts in their own unique way: Meerkat sounds the alarm, Owl strategizes, and Tiger—well, Tiger sometimes fights, flees, freezes, or fawns!

Children’s Picture Books:
Reference & Study Aids

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The Jellybean Gospel and The Born Again Bunny
Written by Wanda Carter Roush; Illustrated by Alicia Reneé

With Easter just around the corner, Lil Larva should be in Egg Land with
the other caterpillars, but she wandered off…

Now dangling from the windowsill of a mischievous boy, her cocoon trembles with his shenanigans day after day.

Then unexpectedly, a colorful bag of jellybeans changes EVERYTHING…

Join the adventure as a caterpillar experiences the miracle of metamorphosis as does a young lad one jellybean at a time.

Children’s Picture Books:
Seasonal, Holidays & Festivals

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RADIUS OralPro+ Pet Probiotic Dental Water Additive (Enzymatic), Concentrate, 4 OZ

FIRST Probiotic & Enzymatic Dental Water Additive on the Market. 4X Action Active Ingredients for comprehensive pet oral health support​. Unique Probiotic Benefits for enhanced Gut Health. Enzyme Powered Plaque Fighter & Bacteria Reducer. Fresh Breath. Calming Vanilla flavor​. Everyday Gut Health and oral well-being​

Active enzymes for effortless dental care, Baking soda neutralizes plaque acids, limits buildup, and helps with sensitivity​

Effective against mouth sores, gingivitis, stain reduction, and tooth decay prevention. Concentrated Formula. 75% Less Weight than competitors with smaller bottle​

100% Recyclable Bottle​

Safe for Dogs and Cats

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

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My Mom Is a Cutterman
Written by Claire Davenport; Illustrated by Agus Prajogo

United States Coast Guardsmen are hard at work protecting our shores and saving lives 24/7. Flying planes, jumping from helicopters, saving the environment, and high-speed, high-seas chases are all in a day’s work for these military moms. At the end of the day, their kids love to hear their sea stories. Come learn from Coastie kids about the Coast Guard and what makes them so proud of what their moms do!

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

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Ms. Rachel Potty Time with Bean playset

The Potty Time with Bean playset by Youtube sensation Ms. Rachel is a teaching tool for little ones learning how to go #1 or #2, helping kids (and their parents) feel more comfortable with the process of potty training. This playset teaches little ones how to go potty as they help Bean the teddy bear change his diaper, wipe with play toilet paper, and use felt accessories like a banana, sippy cup & soap as they learn about daily routines through play. This set includes a chart with skill-building tips and a cute sticker sheet to help little ones learn proper potty habits through routine, visualization and practice. This 100% BPA-free toy is designed by Ms. Rachel and developmental experts to support all children through their ages and stages, from 18 months to three years old.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers

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Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Workbook for Kids, Volume 1: 40+ Fun Activities and Comics to Learn to Self-Regulate, Find Peace, and Be Kind to Yourself
Written by Jamie Lynn Tatera, MS; Foreword by Dr. Kristin Neff; Illustrated by Alexis Warshall; Edited by Anvita Mishra

Fun and engaging activities to help your child ages 6-12 develop mindfulness, emotional resilience, and self-kindness!

Does your child:
*Struggle with big emotions?
*Need help calming down?
*Have a critical inner voice?

Kids need skills to cope, and this award-winning book is your answer! Activities from this therapist-recommended workbook are based on the parent-child adaptation of Dr. Kristin Neff’s research-based Mindful Self-Compassion program.

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Body, Mind & Spirit

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Maternity Jumpsuit

Aulai jumpsuits are designed for pregnant women:

This maternity jumpsuit is made of odorless fabric to ease potential nausea of pregnant women.
The breathable and cool-touch fabric of this maternity overall helps prevent overheating.
Materials certified by OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, ensuring the safety of fetus.
Features straps of this clothing designed for easy on-and-off, accommodating frequent restroom visits.
Abdomen sizes up to 44 inches, fitting 90% of pregnant women at 40 weeks, perfect for the whole pregnancy journey.
Perfect for non-pregnant women seeking a loose fit, helping save money during pregnancy.

Miscellaneous:
Other

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Isabel y Pedro en su Pais Nuevo
Written by Courtney Cárdenas

Isabel y Pedro acaban de llegar a los Estados Unidos de América después de un largo
viaje desde México. Tuvieron que dejar atrás todo lo que conocen y quieren.
No hablan el idioma, tienen miedo y quieren volver a casa.
¿A dónde irán para la escuela? ¿Cómo van a hacer amigos?
Siga leyendo para descubrir cómo Isabel y Pedro comienzan su vida nueva en los Estados Unidos de América.
¡Quizás mudarse no será tan mal después de todo!

Isabel and Pedro have just arrived in the United States of America after a long
journey from Mexico. They had to leave everything they know and love behind them.
They don’t speak the language, they’re scared and want to go back home.
Where will they go to school? How are they going to make friends?
Read along to find out how Isabel and Pedro start their new lives in the United States of America.
Maybe moving isn’t such a bad thing after all!

Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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I Know I’m A Big Kid When – Je sais que je suis grand parce que…
Written by Nathalie Gallant-Fraser

I Know I’m a Big Kid When… is a bilingual (English/French) milestone keepsake book that celebrates the journey from toddlerhood to becoming a “big kid.” This interactive book provides a fun and empowering way for children to track their growth as they master new skills, from potty training and riding a bike to brushing their teeth and sharing with friends.

Designed to engage young readers, the book features bright emblems and designated photo spaces to commemorate each milestone. Parents can reward their child’s efforts with a personalized “Big Kid Certificate,” reinforcing confidence, autonomy, and a growth mindset.

With its dual-language format, I Know I’m a Big Kid When… not only fosters pride in accomplishments but also introduces young readers to bilingual learning. Whether it’s navigating independence or teaching helpfulness and resilience, this book provides practical tools and heartwarming encouragement for parents and children alike.

Above all, I Know I’m a Big Kid When… is a joyful celebration of life’s little victories, offering families a timeless keepsake to cherish for years to come.

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

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Crazy Aaron’s® Egg-Cellent Thinking Putty®

It’s double the fidget fun with Egg-Cellent Thinking Putty®. This unique putty comes with a globby ball that you can play with on its own or stretch and squish with your putty. Crack open the fun and enjoy an “egg-cellent” fidget experience like no other!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 9 to 12

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CoComelon

Designed by experts for young kids, the CoComelon learning app is filled with interactive and engaging educational activities that your toddler will love as they prepare for preschool!

LEARN letters, numbers, colors, shapes, sounds, creative thinking, daily routines, and more, with hours of replayable activities!

PLAY with JJ, his family and his friends in activities based on your child’s favourite songs like Wheels On The Bus, Old MacDonald’s Farm, Yes Yes Vegetables, Bath Song, Beach Song, Rocket Ship Song, Holidays Are Here and more coming soon!

GROW a love for learning and confidence with thinking creatively from an early age using interactivity and music!

Apps & Software:
Toddlers

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Chicco PhysioForma Dual Soft Silicone Pacifier

Dual Soft Doubles the Comfort
The PhysioForma Dual Soft Orthodontic Pacifier combines the comfort of a thin, flexible compact shield and the benefits of the exclusive PhysioForma nipple. 100% hygienic silicone in a stylish one-piece construction, Dual Soft is style AND comfort rolled into one.
Innovative bi-injection technology provides layers of soothing comfort in a one-piece silicone design. The integrated silicone nipple is extra-soft with a satin-textured finish to help keep the paci in baby’s mouth for uninterrupted soothing. Dual Soft is designed to help support physiological breathing and orthodontic development of the palate and teeth. The exclusive shape of the orthodontic nipple helps position the tongue forward to maintain an open airway while the unique angle and lateral curve evenly distribute tongue pressure across the palate. In addition, tiny ridges and an inclined shape guide proper tongue placement. Together these important features improve quality of sleep and reduce irritability – better for you & your little one! The exclusive nipple was developed, tested, and approved in partnership with an advisory panel of leading neonatologists, pediatricians, and orthodontists.

Gear & Accessories:
Teething & Pacifiers

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Brave Beau: Deals With Anxiety
Written and illustrated by Becky A

Brave Beau is the fourth easy reader in the Beau Book series. All of these story books are created to promote a fun way to transition into good reading skills. It is done with repetitive text for building reader confidence, beautiful illustrations which give context clues, and use of sight word identification. Each Beau Book has a Dyslexia friendly font. There are parent/teacher comprehension questions and a sight word list at the end of each story.
Brave Beau is an easy reader which helps children deal with feelings of anxiety by understanding that they are not alone with these feelings. Beau is afraid to do new things like learning to swim or riding in a boat. He gets afraid of noises in the dark. He also must do things that he doesn’t want to. He finds a solution for each issue. It is hoped that identifying with his feelings will let children face their own difficult situations with helpful thinking. Brave Beau is sure to be a fun bedtime or anytime favorite.

Children’s Picture Books:
Basic Concepts

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Beau’s Thankful Book
Written and illustrated by Becky A

Beau’s Thankful Book’s adage centers around the key to happiness. A Harvard Health article from August of 2021 states that gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. This easy reader story is about what Beau is thankful for. The things that he is thankful for make his life fun and happy.
Beau’s Thankful Book is the sixth story in the Beau Book series inspired by a Yorkie pup. These high interest, fun story books are about Beau’s life and they are created to promote good reading skills for beginning readers. It is done with repetitive text for building reader confidence and beautiful illustrations for context clues.
Beau Books are perfect for bedtime, story time, and just any time!
Kids love Beau Books!

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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Beau’s Lost Stick
Written and illustrated by Becky A

Beau’s Lost Stick is an easy reader adventure that takes place on Lake Harding in Alabama where Beau lives. He meets all manner of living things at familiar landmarks around the lake while looking for his favorite stick. The story is based on the proverb that actions speak louder than words.
This book and all Beau books encourage early reading skills with a sight word list, repetitive text to provide reader confidence, and context clues from beautiful illustrations. A collection of comprehension questions is included just like in all of the Beau story books.
Perfect for bedtime, story time, and just anytime!
Kids love Beau Books.

Children’s Picture Books:
Basic Concepts

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Beau’s Christmas Time
Written and illustrated by Becky A

Beau’s Christmas Time is an entertaining easy reader that shares the joys of his holiday season. It also emphasizes the reason for this favorite traditional celebration. The story chronicles the Christmas events in his little world. The book continues the Beau Book series’ focus on early reading success with sight words, repetitive text for a reading confidence boost, and the context clues from the cheerful illustrations. The sight word list and Parent/Teacher Questions for comprehension advantages are found at the end of the story. All Beau Books are printed in Dyslexia friendly fonts.
What do you think is Beau’s favorite tradition?

Children’s Picture Books:
Seasonal, Holidays & Festivals

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Beau and Friends
Written and illustrated by Becky A

Beau and Friends is a storybook that was inspired by a Yorkshire Terrier’s friendly personality and his love of people and other animals. In this book, Beau explores what friendship means.. He finds that using the Golden Rule helps him to have many friends.
This second Beau story book continues the Beau tools which boost reading skills with more sight words, context clues from beautiful illustrations, and repetitive text for reader confidence building. A sight words list and open-ended comprehension questions are included at the end of the story as well as interesting friendship quotes from Bible verses, famous Americans, and an Irish Proverb. The font used in all Beau Books is Dyslexia friendly.
Beau and Friends may become your child’s favorite story book.

Children’s Picture Books:
Inspirational / Motivational

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All Eyes On You
Written and illustrated by Susi Schaefer

A picture book about performance anxiety and strategies for navigating it

In this illustrated picture book, author and illustrator Susi Schaefer provides kids with strategies and coping techniques for that moment when performance anxiety strikes. Children are often excited to give a dance recital, perform in a concert or school play, or have their turn up at bat. Yet, when all of a sudden they realize everyone is looking at them, they can freeze up or feel panicked. All Eyes on You reassures children that this is a common experience and gives them tips and strategies for making their way through and feeling good about their performance.

Children’s Picture Books:
Developing Social Skills

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