It’s time for another Weekly Roundup post! We’re super excited about this week’s announcements. Among this week’s best products are some great children’s books, some baby gear, and a few cool toys!

As our regular visitors already know, every week companies from around the world send us their products for evaluation. We pair each product with parents and educators just like you, and they score based on a number of criteria. Only the best products and services earn our award.

Check out the list of products that won a Mom’s Choice Award last week below, and click the image or the purchase link for more information.

Super Animal Powers: The Amazing Abilities of Animals
Written by Ryan Jacobson; Illustrated by Stan Tekiela

Acclaimed children’s author and superhero expert Ryan Jacobson joins forces with award-winning naturalist and photographer Stan Tekiela to spotlight 13 North American animals and their astonishing super powers, such as the Peregrine Falcon’s “super speed” and the Horned Lizard’s “laser eyes.”

Animals are amazing—you might even say they’re super! They have special abilities that you’ve only seen in comic books and on your favorite cartoons. The powers that some animals possess are sure to surprise and delight. Young readers will never look at animals the same way again!

Children’s Picture Books:
Animal Kingdom

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Swaddle UP Original

The Love to Dream Swaddle UP Original is Stage 1 in Love to Dream’s award-winning 3-Stage Sleep System, helping babies sleep better, longer and safer so their families can do the same. When placed on their backs to sleep (as per current Safe Sleep recommendations) babies naturally place their arms UP and knees out. The patented Swaddle UP design encourages babies to sleep with their hands near their faces, hips and legs flexed naturally.

Gear & Accessories:
Clothing

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Sort & Discover Activity Cube™

The Sort & Discover Activity Cube is five sides of fun! Little ones will love exploring seven fun activities and two electronic panels that introduce colors, numbers, animals and more. Turn the book page, twist the spinner and slide the animals to develop fine motor skills. The activity cube also develops hand-eye coordination with the shape sorter and colorful shape blocks.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers

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Melody the Musical Turtle

A modern mix of classic memory and hot potato play with a musical twist. Ten musical activities prompt toddlers to find numbers and colors, repeat patterns from memory and create tunes by pressing light-up buttons on Melody’s shell. With layers of gameplay, Melody is a highly engaging toy that kids will want to play over and over again. It caters to different skill levels and ages as the activities progress and level up.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers

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Lincoln Logs: 100th Anniversary Tin

In 2016, LINCOLN LOGS turns 100 and K’NEX celebrates the centennial with this nostalgic set! Inspired by an original LINCOLN LOGS building idea, the 100th Anniversary Tin is just like you remember! Set includes 111 real wood logs, is 100% made in the USA, and captures the true essence of the LINCOLN LOGS brand.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers

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Legend of the Forest Beast
Written by Don M. Winn; Illustrated by Dave Allred

The beloved tutor Alchir has vanished! And a dangerous criminal with a grudge against Alchir has just escaped from prison. Kaye is determined to find the tutor and earn a fine reputation as a knight. The search leads Kaye, Reggie, and Beau to a sinister manor house at the edge of a dark forest where nearby villagers live in terror of a deadly monster. As they investigate the mystery of the forest beast, they uncover a terrible plot that could destroy Knox. When there’s no one to turn to for help, can they save the kingdom—and their lives—by themselves?

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Fiction – General

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Soft Seat Hearth Pad

The Soft Seat Hearth Pad protects children from falls and creates extra seating on your hearth, for family and friends. This thick foam pad measures 13.5″ deep and attaches to the top of your hearth with heavy duty double sided tape. No need to remove it to build a fire, because it is flame resistant. No added chemicals. Naturally flame retardant materials.

Gear & Accessories:
Safety

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Jumbo Corner Cushion

Soften the corners of furniture in your home, to protect little ones from injury. The soft foam Jumbo Corner Cushions are made from a non toxic, BPA free, latex free, phthalate free, closed cell foam that is made right here in the USA! The Corner Cushion attach to any surface, using our new improved, double sided tape. Corners are available in taupe, brown and black.

Gear & Accessories:
Safety

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Gummi Crib Rail Cover

Your child’s crib is the perfect place to introduce those new teeth. Cover that crib with our Gummi Crib Rail Cover to help soothe baby’s tender gums. This nontoxic, rubber like teething rail is BPA free, phthalate free, latex free and splinter free! It comes with double sided adhesive tape along either edge of the Gummi Crib Rail Cover so that you can easily secure it to your crib. MADE IN THE USA!

Gear & Accessories:
Teething & Pacifiers

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Count Along Register

Train budding entrepreneurs to run a store with Count Along Register. This is a classic pretend play pattern that the whole family will enjoy. The talking, interactive cash register features an adorable character and offers much more than typical calculators like cash registers. The Count Along Register encourages imaginative role playing while introducing preschoolers to early money skills. The register enables kids to explore colors, vocabulary, food sorting, healthy habits, number recognition and counting with a delightful and engaging character.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Toddlers

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