Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Kevin Brougher

Today we’re excited to be able to talk to Kevin Brougher, the author who received a Mom’s Choice Award for his delightful rewriting of the classic fairy tales: Three Little Pigs, Jack and the BeanStalk, The Gingerbread Man, and Little Red Riding Hood. Written in a fun rhyme pattern and updated so no characters come to an unhappy end, these books are favorites with young children—and the parents who read them to their kids. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Etty Burk, PhD

Today we’re delighted to be hosting Etty Burk, the organizational psychologist whose book Aaron the Different: A Story of Courage, Belonging, and Acceptance recently won a Mom’s Choice Award. Aaron may hail from an imaginary planet, but young readers will certainly be able to relate to this painfully self-conscious 8-year-old misfit. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Shannon K. Mazurick

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Welcome to another interview with a Mom’s Choice Award-winning author! Today we’ll hear from popular children’s author Shannon Mazurick, whose refreshing books have been delighting young readers for years. During the interview, we’ll learn more about her two latest—My Robot Grandpa and Lizard Lessons—and the valuable lessons these books contain. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Kenny Loui, Ph.D.

Mom’s Choice Awards is excited to announce another post in our interview series where we chat with the inventors, designers, publishers, and others behind some of our favorite family-friendly products. Hello, Mom’s Choice readers Hello, Mom’s Choice readers! We were delighted to get the opportunity to speak with Kenny Loui, Ph.D.—the author of the extraordinary graphic novel, Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher: An Autobiographical Manga. This debut graphic novel … Read More

Giveaway: Terrance The Toad

We’re giving away the children’s picture book “Terrance The Toad: An Adventure Unknown” by Lk Menzies to 3 lucky winners! Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Teresa Porath, LPC

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We are delighted to have with us today Teresa Porath, LPC, the Mom’s Choice Award-winning author of Morgan and the I CAN’T Monster: My Mindset Matters. This licensed child therapist puts to great use effective techniques that help children understand the value of believing in themselves and their abilities. She emphasizes the importance of trying, again and again, rather than listening to the voice of doubt within, which she dubs the “I CAN’T monster.” Keep reading to find out more about Teresa and her wonderful book that shows kids how a healthy mindset can turn stumbling blocks into successes—a winning strategy that can last a lifetime. Read More

Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Gina Palmer

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Thank you for joining us for another interview with one of our amazing honorees! For this interview, we were able to speak with Gina Palmer, creator of the delightful six-volume Birthday Books for parents. This Mom’s Choice Award-winning book set gives parents of children from birth through age five a way to celebrate the milestones and memories that mark a child’s early years. With a section dedicated to journaling highlights of each year—as they occur—parents can create a book of memories to cherish and enjoy long into the future. A perfect, unique gift for birthdays and baby showers. Keep reading to find out more about Gina Palmer and her award-winning Birthday Books! Read More