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 Roberta Taylor
We’re delighted to be able to speak with Roberta Taylor, the creator of a new board game titled Creature Comforts. This nature-themed family game provides fun for both adults and children (ages 8 and up) as they take steps to prepare their “burrow” for the upcoming winter. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Amanda M. Thrasher
Today it’s our very great pleasure to speak with Amanda M. Thrasher, award-winning author of children’s and young adult books and a multiple Mom’s Choice Awards Gold recipient. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner K.R. King
Today, we welcome K.R. King, the author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning children’s book, Charlie the Champion. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Brandon Blackwell
We are delighted to have with us today the talented author of “The Beat in My Head,” Brandon Blackwell. This remarkable children’s book is not just a story; it’s a journey that resonates with every child who has ever felt a beat in their heart. With the power to inspire, it’s based on the true story of Brandon’s own path to becoming an audio engineer. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Shannon K. Mazurick
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 Dr. Payam Hakimi
Welcome to another interview with a Mom’s Choice Awards honoree! Today we’ll be hearing from Dr. Payam Hakimi, D.O., A.B.F.P., who lends his medical expertise to Boiron USA—a world leader in homeopathic medicines. The company recently received a Mom’s Choice Award for its revolutionary homeopathic sleep aid for children: SleepCalm® Kids Meltaway Pellets. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winners Esther Huybreghts & Melissa Cash
Today we’ll be talking to the creators/developers of the Apple Design Award-winning Pok Pok | Montessori Preschool App. This innovatively designed app—a stimulating digital playground that parents don’t have to mute in a restaurant—redefines the way kids ages 2-7 learn and play on devices. All Pok Pok toys are designed to spark creativity, problem-solving, imagination, and learning through open-ended play. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Anne Lacourrege
Greetings to our Mom’s Choice Awards readers, and welcome to another fascinating conversation with a recent MCA award-winner. Today we’re delighted to welcome Anne Lacourrege, author of the children’s picture book, The Greatest Treasure. A woman of many interests and abilities, this first-time author drew upon a lifetime of memories to create an inspiring tale for early elementary school children—one that holds a critically important lesson about what really matters. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Ruth Amanda
Today we have the chance to talk with Ruth Amanda, author of Geckos in the Garden. This children’s picture book, a whimsical story of hunting for geckos in one’s garden, is a delightful counting book. Its whimsical rhyming couplets invite young readers to explore the joy of tromping through nature to look for geckos—and painlessly learning to count. Read More