This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features children’s picture books, non-toxic products, toddler games, 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 23, 2025, to April 5, 2025.
Every week companies, inventors, and publishers from around the world send us their products for evaluation. Only the best earn our designation.
You Can Do Hard Things
Written by Dana Sutton; Illustrated by Nicholas Donovan Mueller
A mother and her children face the challenges that come along with learning, growing, and changing. As each new hurdle presents itself, her children come to her for help. Mother always reminds them of a very important truth: “You can do hard things.”
Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth
Truly Free Signature Scent Laundry Wash (Non-Toxic Family & Baby Safe)
Powerful sensitive skin and baby-safe non-toxic laundry detergent.
Your Truly Free’s Signature Scent Laundry Wash is a powerful, non-toxic laundry detergent safe for the entire family, including babies and children.
Utilizing a patented Quadra Salt Technology, it effectively removes tough stains and odors even in cold water. Infused with plant-based and essential oils, it offers a delightful, long-lasting scent without synthetic chemical fragrances.
This hypoallergenic formula is gentle on sensitive skin, free from harsh chemicals, and comes in refillable packaging for up to 50 loads, making it an eco-friendly choice that is also septic-safe.
Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.):
Women
The Great Money Adventure
Written by Alibeth Abreu; Illustrated by Dina Gamal
Embark on an unforgettable journey of financial growth designed for young minds! This delightful book combines fascinating characters and thrilling adventures set in inspiring destinations around the globe. Each engaging story introduces children to essential financial concepts- such as saving, budgeting, and generosity- in a way that’s both fun and easy to understand.
Whether it’s learning about bartering in a bustling market or exploring the importance of sharing, these tales provide a perfect foundation for financial literacy. Join the adventure and inspire a lifetime of smart money choices!
Children’s Picture Books:
Basic Concepts
snoozi night bottle
Is your baby keeping you on your toes at night? With the snoozi night bottle you can stay in your cozy bed and prepare the bottle in just 5 seconds with just one hand movement in complete darkness! So everyone stays in sleep mode and falls asleep again quickly – and up to one hour more each night! Prepared in the evening, snoozi keeps the perfect temperature all night. If the baby awakes, just push the Easy-Mix-opener, the formula falls into the pe-warmed water, shake und you are ready to go. No lights or getting up needed and ready in just 5 seconds!
Gear & Accessories:
Feeding
Prayerful Warrior Mom: Embracing Faith Through the Storms of Your Child’s Congenital Heart Journey
Written by Tracy A. Ripley
“A powerful and practical guide for navigating life’s challenges and growing in faith.” ~ The Book Commentary
When Tracy A. Ripley’s child is diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (CHD), her world is turned upside down. Written with raw honesty and deep emotion, Prayerful Warrior Mom offers invaluable strategies, compassion, and spiritual encouragement for working mothers balancing a thriving career while navigating the heart-wrenching challenges of caring for a child facing a medical crisis.
Adult Books:
Life Challenges
Poodle Knows Clauses
Written by Michael Clay Thompson; Illustrated by Christopher Tice
This book introduces first, second, and third graders to grammar concepts in an illustrated story format that kids will love! This is the sixth book in the Preliminary Level of the MCT language arts curriculum.
Children’s Picture Books:
Reference & Study Aids
Number Flash Cards
Learnworx Number Flash Cards.
101 uniquely designed double sided number flash cards. Set includes all numbers 0-100. On the reverse of each card is a visual representation of that number using animals, shapes and objects. Each card uses bright and colorful illustrations, with large and easy to read fonts, to engage little minds.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers
Moo Moo Achoo
Moooo-ve over and get ready for bubble-mania! From the makers of Shark Bite and Pop! The Pig comes a brand new preschool game featuring Moo Moo, a sweet little cow that sneezes bubbles—lots and lots of bubbles! Players take turns collecting clovers for points and petting Moo Moo’s head until—ACHOO! Her BIG sneeze sends bubbles flying into the air! The player with the highest points at the end of the game wins!
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers
I Have a Gentle Giant
Written by Judy Bibbins; Illustrated by Chris Janelle; Edited by Neil Irvine
I Have a Gentle Giant introduces children tot he idea of loving and being loved by something bigger than themselves. Whether a spiritual guide or imaginary friend, the Gentle Giant teaches children about unconditional love and friendship. To make the book accessible to as many children as possible, dyslexia font has been used throughout.
Children’s Picture Books:
Religion & Spirituality
Good Times with Out-of-Sync Grandkids: Activities for Grown-ups and Children with Sensory Processing Differences
Written by Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.; Illustrated by Durell Godfrey; Edited by Karen South
If you have an out-of-sync grandchild and are looking for enjoyable interactions, this book is for you. It is part of the Out-of-Sync Series, intended to help parents, teachers, relatives, and professionals support kids with sensory processing differences.
Good Times with Out-of-Sync Grandkids is a guide for making memories. It includes more than fifty activities that the fictional Grammy and Pops have enjoyed over the years with their fictional grandchildren, Carrie, Darwin, and Edward. You may have met the kids in The Out-of-Sync Family: A Story about Sensory Differences (Sensory World, 2023).
Children’s Picture Books:
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)
Giiker Super Ludo
Super Ludo is a reimagine of the classic ludo game with a space theme twist. Designed for seamless learning and high-speed gameplay, this modernized version welcome players into a universe of thrilling events and strategic challenges. Partner up with a friend to challenge another team or engage in free-for all and race to the finish line. With the addition of 6 unique universal events that will occur as you play, brace yourself for unexpected twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout the game. Bring the game to any family gathering and expect to spark laughter while creating lasting memories.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 5 to 8
Day Camp Labels Pack
Summer is a time for your kids to break from school, have fun, and attend day camp. However, organization and keeping things out of the lost-and-found are still important. That’s why we designed our new Custom Day Camp Labels Pack, an assortment of name labels designed to keep your kids’ everyday camp items coming home each day. With the hustle and bustle of back-and-forth trips to day camp, these labels help keep your kid’s things easy to identify, so there isn’t loss or mix-ups. Add a day camp label to your kid’s water bottles, electronic devices, hats, swimwear, bug spray, sunscreen, shoes, towels, snack containers, and lunch boxes. We recommend labeling everything on your child’s day camp item list. Our day camp pack even includes clothing labels so you can keep all your kid’s apparel tagged and easy to spot!
Miscellaneous:
Other
CRAFTYCOO Magnetic Dry Erase Chore Chart for Kids (Incls Luci and Luke’s Enchanted Chore Quest Book)
Make Chores Fun & Build Healthy Habits with the CRAFTYCOO Magnetic Chore Chart Kit!
The CRAFTYCOO Magnetic Chore Chart Kit is the ultimate tool to help parents teach responsibility, encourage good habits, and make chore time fun for kids aged 4-10. Unlike any other chore chart on the market, it comes with a beautifully illustrated storybook, Luci and Luke’s Enchanted Chore Quest, which transforms everyday tasks into an exciting adventure— helping kids see the magic in responsibility while also fostering a love for reading.
Educational Products:
Ages 5 to 8
Courageous Clooney
Written by C. Strassel; Illustrated by Lucia Benito; Edited by Bibliokid Publishing
Mean munching monsters? Dr. Vet giving Extra-ordinary shots?! Join Clooney on his real life adventure to beat the heart worms AND help other pups and their families win against them, too!
About the real Clooney: Clooney is a 2021 Hurricane Ida Rescue flown by Wings of Rescue from
PALS Rescue in Summit, Mississippi to Brandywine Valley SPCA in Georgetown, Delaware. Clooney’s Mom saw his photo on a BVSPCA
Facebook post and was first in line to adopt him the next morning. He had already tested heartworm positive and that’s where this journey began.
Children’s Picture Books:
Domestic Animals & Pets
Calcularis
Calcularis is a scientifically validated adaptive learning software designed to enhance mathematical skills in children aged 6-10. By leveraging personalized, evidence-based exercises, it makes math learning both engaging and effective.
Built on cutting-edge neuroscientific research, Calcularis employs a multisensory approach, representing numbers as digits, blocks, and colors to activate different cognitive pathways. This unique method is particularly beneficial for students struggling with math, including those with dyscalculia.
Apps & Software:
Ages 5 to 8
Bubbles, Balloons and Birds: Learning to Thrive-Helping Kids Cope With Adversity
Written by Mary C. McCluskey; Illustrated by Vicki Stevens, Fi Hailyn and Mary C. McCluskey
Dr. Pierre Janet (Dr. J) visits today in a time-traveling hot air balloon. In 1871 he was an eleven-year-old child living in Paris, France, during a time of war. Despite this adversity, he cultivated some creative coping skills and grew up to become one of the most influential psychologists of all time.
His evidence-based interventions are still used today. In the book, Dr. J and Dr. A take eight children on a field trip through nature, where they learn the importance of connection, creativity, and resilience. Along the way, they forge new friendships and are inspired to create fun new ways to handle big feelings. The book teaches readers how to use their inner resources and words to develop tools and stories that can help lessen the effects of childhood stressors and help them heal and thrive.
Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Historical Fiction
Boo-boo Salve
Cuts, scrapes, or burns? This creamy and potent salve can soothe it all! The ingredients are so safe, you’ll even feel comfortable letting your kids apply it themselves. This comforting salve will quickly become your go-to for all of life’s boo-boo’s.
Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.):
Children
Binibi Bilingual 5-Book Bundle: Includes Contando En El Mercado, Los Colores De La Fiesta, Los Opuestos En El Parque, Sol Solecito and La Selva
Written by Ana Sofia Guzman, Luciana Yarhi; Illustrated by Carolina Olmedo
Binibi’s mission is to support bilingualism at home at the earliest ages by creating beautiful products parents can use at home with their children to practice a second language. Binibi makes bilingual sound books for children 0-5. Our collection consists of six musical books and three sound books. Three musical books feature popular nursery rhymes in Spanish and the other three feature original, catchy songs that introduce early learning concepts including colors, numbers and opposite words. The sound books feature fun animal and beach sounds. Our books are designed to provide parents with an easy way to introduce a second language at home.
Children’s Picture Books:
Bilingual (Must include an English translation)
Alphabet Flash Cards
Learnworx Alphabet Flash Cards.
52 uniquely designed double sided alphabet flash cards. Set includes 26 uppercase and 26 lowercase letters plus a summary card. On the reverse of each card is a visual representation of that letter using animals, objects, vehicles, foods & more. Each card uses bright and colorful illustrations, with large and easy to read fonts.
Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers
4 Comments on “Weekly Roundup: Children’s Picture Books, Non-Toxic Products, Toddler Games, + More!! 3/23 – 4/05”
Truly glad to see my generation of parents are opening their eyes to the dangerous chemicals around us. It is a step in the right direction.
nice books
I love all the books. I’m a librarian, so no surprise there. LOL. My friend is having a baby very soon and might be interested in the snoozi night bottle, Thanks for your recommendations!
Truly Free sounds like a product to try.