For Immediate Release: 11/5/20
Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Best Products & Services of October 2020
Summary: Mom’s Choice Awards® is pleased to announce the latest products and services to earn our distinction. The products and services you see here have been rigorously evaluated by consumers and experts around the world and are held to the highest standards of excellence.
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Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families, and educators. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. The evaluation process uses a proprietary methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.
“Our aim is to introduce families and educators to best-in-class products and services,” explains Dawn Matheson, Executive Director of the Mom’s Choice Awards®. “We are passionate about helping families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually. Parents and educators know that products and services bearing our seal of approval are high-quality, great value purchases. The MCA evaluation program is designed to incorporate the expertise of scientists, physicians and other specialists; but we also engage parents, children, educators, and caregivers because they are experts in knowing what is best for their families.”
This month, Mom’s Choice Awards® has selected winners in the following categories:
- Online Resources
- Gear, Accessories & Personal Use
- Educational Products & Electronic Learning
- Apps and Software
- Activities, Crafts & Hobbies
- Home / Mobile Audio & Viewing (Music, Storytelling, etc.)
- Children’s Picture Books
- Toys, Games & Puzzles
- Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)
- Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)
- Young Adult Books
- Miscellaneous
Online Resources
Art of Problem Solving
Gold – Online Resources (Websites, eMagazines and Blogs): Children
HiGASFY Art History Video Series
Gold – Online Resources (Websites, eMagazines and Blogs): Children
Wow in the World
Gold – Online Resources (Websites, eMagazines and Blogs): Children
Super Duper Digital Library
Gold – Online Resources (Websites, eMagazines and Blogs): Family/Parenting
Gear, Accessories & Personal Use
Karley Bassinet
Dream on me inc
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Bedding & Room Decor
évolur Stellar Bassinet & Bedside Sleeper
Evolur
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Bedding & Room Decor
Children’s Footwear
pediped® Footwear
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Clothing
Everyday Lounge Joggers
Kindred Bravely
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Clothing
Plant-Based Dinnerware Set in Lagoon
Bobo&boo
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Feeding
Silicone Training Utensils – Indigo
Tiny Twinkle, Inc.
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Feeding
KeaBabies ORIGINAL DIAPER BACKPACK
keaworld llc
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Totes, Diaper Bags & Slings
Contours Element Convertible Stroller
Contours
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Travel
Little Toes Natural Disposable Swimmy Diapers
Products On The Go LLC
Gold – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Babies
Educational Products & Electronic Learning
Hey. Big World
Tigerlily Music
Gold – Educational Products: Preschoolers
Robo Wunderkind Explorer Prime Kit
Robo Wunderkind
Gold – Educational Products: Ages 5 to 8
Bounce Box
Self-Produced/Published
Gold – Educational Products: Ages 5 to 8
Just Add Baking Soda
Griddly Games, Inc.
Gold – Educational Products: Ages 9 to 12
Apps and Software
Duolingo ABC
Duolingo Inc.
Gold – Apps & Software: Preschoolers
Wondershare FamiSafe
Wondershare
Gold – Apps & Software: Ages 9 to 12
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies
Dough Parlour Deluxe “Build Your Box” Gift Set
Dough Parlour
Gold – Arts, Crafts & Hobbies: Preschoolers
Paper Flower Science Lab Kit
Crayola
Gold – Arts, Crafts & Hobbies: Ages 5 to 8
Imagination Art Set
Crayola
Gold – Arts, Crafts & Hobbies: Ages 5 to 8
Paper Maker
Crayola
Gold – Arts, Crafts & Hobbies: Ages 9 to 12
Home / Mobile Audio & Viewing (Music, Storytelling, Video Games, etc.)
BUENOS DÍAS – Spanish Learning Songs
Whistlefritz
Gold – Audio Experiences: Ages 5 to 8
Imagine Land
Will Parker
Gold – Audio Experiences: Ages 9 to 12
Children’s Picture Books
Hildie’s Hat Party
Written and illustrated by Linda K. Bridges
Critter Creations
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
Lovable Grandpa Joe: Little Kids Do BIG Things Series
Written by Patricia T. Tanenbaum and Carol A. Zaslow; Illustrated by Archway Publishing; Edited by Debra Zakarin
Archway Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
The Kittens and The Possum
Written and illustrated by Finley Keller
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
The Kittens and the Baby Chicks
Written and illustrated by Finley Keller
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
The Kittens and The Rescue
Written and illustrated by Finley Keller
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
To Be Or Knot To Be
Written and illustrated by Melanie Burgess
Trilogy Christian Publishing
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
Breathing Makes It Better: A Book for Sad Days, Mad Days, Glad Days, and All the Feelings In-Between
Written by Christopher Willard, Wendy O’Leary; Illustrated by Alea Marley; Edited by Juree Sondker, Ivan Bercholz
Bala Kids
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Body, Mind & Spirit
Bee Heartful: Spread Loving-Kindness
Written by Frank Sileo; Illustrated by Claire Keay
Magination Press
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Body, Mind & Spirit
Forever Friends: A Yoga Storytelling Adventure
Written by Melanie Moyer, Kathe Hudson; Illustrated by Mailys Pitcher
Moving Tale
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Body, Mind & Spirit
Sasha and his Red Leash
Written by Yossi Lapid; Illustrated by Joanna Pasek
Lapid Children’s Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Domestic Animals & Pets
I Was Small But Now I’m Tall
Written by Jennifer Degl; Illustrated by Jennifer Lynn Becker
Boob Baby
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Family Life
We Poop on the Potty
Written by Nicole Sulgit, Jim Harbison; Illustrated by Jean Claude
Little Grasshopper Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth
Mouse’s Christmas Gift
Written by Mindy Baker; Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk; Edited by Barbara Herndon
Zonderkidz HarperCollins Christian
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Seasonal, Holidays & Festivals
My Hair Went On Vacation
Written by Paula Quinn; Illustrated by Chiara Civati
Foreword Publicity
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Specialized Concepts / Differently Abled
Louey the Lazy Elephant
Written by Janice Spina; Illustrated by John Spina
Janice Spina
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Toys, Games & Puzzles
Fish Club
Blue Orange Games
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Go! Go! Cory Carson® Cory’s Stay & Play Home™
VTech
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
Go! Go! Cory Carson® O’Tool’s Construction Site™
VTech
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
Count & Win Sports Center™
VTech
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
100 Animals Book™
LeapFrog
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
Blue’s Clues & You!™ Really Smart Handy Dandy Notebook
LeapFrog
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
Go! Go! Smart Wheels® Ultimate Corkscrew Tower™
VTech
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
Easy-Clean Finger Paint Set
Crayola
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
Scribble Scrubbie Pets Grooming Truck
Crayola
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
Pick Up & Count Vacuum™
LeapFrog
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
Helping Heroes Fire Station™
VTech
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
JC Toys, La Newborn 14 inch Life-Like All Vinyl Baby Doll Rocking Crib Gift Set
JC Toys Group, Inc.
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Preschoolers
Capezio Ballerina Eimmie Doll
Play Time By Eimmie
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Preschoolers
Lots to Love Babies Walker Gift Set
JC Toys Group, Inc.
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Preschoolers
LeapStart® Preschool Success
LeapFrog
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Preschoolers
ZURU OOSH Hairy Slime
ZURU Toys
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Pick Up Pete
Fotorama USA
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Toolbox with toolset- 5 pcs
Red Toolbox
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Slam Cup
Blue Orange Games
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Sparkling Friends™ Mia the Unicorn
VTech
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Burger Academy
Playroom Entertainment
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
THE RANK GAME
Storyastic
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Young Adults
Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)
The Power of Kindness and Treats!
Written by Patricia A. Brill, PhD; Illustrated by Curt Walstead
Functional Fitness, L.L.C.
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Tyler’s Baby Sister: Book Two in the Tyler, the Rabbit series.
Written and illustrated by M. C. Abushar
M. C. Abushar
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Fiction – General
Tyler’s Promised Gift: Book One in the Tyler, the Rabbit series.
Written and illustrated by M. C. Abushar
M. C. Abushar
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Fiction – General
Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)
Toto’s Tale: An Adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Written by Shannon K. Mazurick
Self through Authorhouse
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fiction – General
Off Target: The Path You Choose-#1
Written by Jill Ammon Vanderwood; Illustrated by Kerah Diez and Trevor Brown; Edited by Katherine Jones
Idea Creation Press
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fiction – General
Becoming Jesse: Celebrating the Everyday Magic of Childhood
Written and illustrated by Patsie McCandless
Light On Publications
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Inspirational / Motivational
He’s Not Just Teasing!: A book about the difference between teasing and bullying
Written by Jennifer Licate; Illustrated by Suzanne Beaky
Boys Town Press
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Self-Improvement
Young Adult Books
Sharoo: Teen Queen
Written by W.W. Rowe
Larson Publications
Gold – Young Adult Books: Fiction – General
Summer at Stewart Creek
Written by j. Arthur Moore; Illustrated by J. Arthur Moore
Omnibook Company
Silver – Young Adult Books: Fiction – General
West to Freedom: a story of friendship
Written and illustrated by J. Arthur Moore
Omnibook Company
Silver – Young Adult Books: Historical Fiction
Adult Books
The Magical Guide to Bliss: Daily Keys to Unlock Your Dreams, Spirit & Inner Bliss
Written by Meg Nocero, author
Dr. Michael Anthony Nocero Jr., foreword
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Gold – Adult Books: Inspirational / Motivational
Miscellaneous
Santa Mails A Letter
Santa Mails A Letter
Gold – Miscellaneous: Gift Items, Gift Books & Ornaments
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