For this session, we were able to speak with Robin Hollo, the Mom’s Choice Award-winning author of How Many Kittens Can One Girl Have? Robin knows that kids and kittens just seem to go together, but asks young readers: Can there be too much of a good thing? Robin’s love for cats and her volunteer work at shelters make her the perfect author to answer that question. Through this wonderfully written and beautifully illustrated book, young children will learn about the joys — and responsibilities — of pet ownership. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Dr. Neeta Bhushan
We had the special honor of speaking with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, That Sucked. Now What?! That Sucked. Now What?: How To Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess offers insight, wisdom, and a practical five-stage framework to embrace the possibilities in chaos, normalize sucky human moments, overcome setbacks with grace, and help redefine tough moments to fly forward every time. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winners Noel Foy and Nicholas Roberto
Noel’s newest award-winning book, Are You a Bird Like Me?, is about the teamwork shown by a bird named Sky and her friends inspiring readers to believe in themselves and embrace the idea that differences are not dividers but ways to contribute to a common goal. This story is a reminder of all that is possible when we spread our wings and open our hearts and minds. Noel co-wrote Are You a Bird Like Me? with her son, Nicholas Roberto. Keep reading to find out more about Noel, Nicholas, and their award-winning book, Are You a Bird Like Me?! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Ani Poghosyan
We were delighted to get the opportunity to speak with Ani Poghosyan, COO & Producer of the award-winning show, The Incredible Stories of Bimi Boo and Friends! The series has the goal of inspiring children to discover how the world works, find their unique passions, and teach them that you can do great things no matter how tiny you might be. For the curious and easily-excited puppy, Bimi Boo the world is an incredible place with so much to do and learn. There is nothing out there that Bimi Boo can’t probe, interact with or explore. The Incredible Stories of Bimi Boo and Friends is one of five Bimi Boo products that has won an MCA. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Dennis Gillan
We were able to speak with Dennis Gillan, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, Nice Shoes!: A little compliment can go a long way. Nice Shoes! is based on a true story and is an important and positive book that is the perfect way for parents, teachers, and caregivers to open a dialog with children ages 4–10 about having a bad day and also how they can brighten the day of someone else who might really need it. Keep reading to find out more about Dennis Gillan and his award-winning book, Nice Shoes! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Debbie L. Hepner
We were able to speak with Debbie L. Hepner, author of the MCA award-winning book, Savanah Banana Caring for Others! Savanah Banana Caring for Others is an excellent resource for parents caregivers and educators to teach children about empathy for others. Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Marianne Reed
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! Welcome to another interview where we sit down with one of our amazing honorees to speak with them about their award-winning products and services! For this interview, we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Marianne … Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Ellie Smith
For this interview, we were able to speak with multi-Mom’s Choice Award-winning author Ellie Smith! Ellie Smith is the author of the “Tex the Explorer” series and we wanted to talk to her about her latest book, Tex the Explorer: Journey to the Oceans! In this whimsical young adventure story, the main character, Tex, is a young T-Rex who loves to explore. For his birthday his parents gave him a ship with a submarine. Tex is off to explore the oceans! The “Tex the Explorer” series is also special because the spectacular illustrations are by Eyen Johnson, Ellie’s old student! Keep reading to find out more about Ellie Smith, Eyen Johnson, and their award-winning book, Tex the Explorer: Journey to the Oceans! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Lotus Kay
We recently caught up with Lotus Kay, author of the Mom’s Choice Award-winning book, Friends Lift You Up! Friends Lift You Up tackles the subject of anti-bullying, how to be a good friend, and being kind towards others. Friends Lift You Up tells the story of April and her best friend Tyla and how they sometimes don’t treat each other the way best friends should. The book explores how their friendship evolves and delves into a number of issues kids deal with socially. Keep reading to find out more about Lotus Kay and her award-winning book, Friends Lift You Up! Read More
Interview with Mom’s Choice Award-Winner Francesco Copeta
Thank you for joining us for another installment of our ongoing interview series! For this interview, we were able to catch up with Francesco Copet, who is the Sales Director at the Moms Choice Award-winning company, babybeep USA! babybeep® is the anti-abandonment smart pad that tens of thousands of Italian and Israeli families have already adopted to avoid unintentionally forgetting the children in the car. Keep reading to find out more about Francesco and his award-winning company, babybeep USA! Read More