It’s time for another Weekly Roundup post! Below you will find the most recent Mom’s Choice Award-winning products. This week we’re featuring some educational products, a very neat breast pump, a coloring book, and several children’s books.

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.

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Little Passports World Edition

Little Passports’ World Edition takes kids across the globe, with Sam and Sofia traveling to Brazil, Japan, Russia, China, and more. The World Edition begins with the Explorer Kit, a mini-suitcase with a letter from Sam and Sofia, a wall-sized world map, passport to personalize, travel stickers and activity sheet, and a secret code to Little Passports’ online Boarding Zone. Every month, kids receive a new country pack, with Sam and Sofia’s latest letter, a country souvenir, photo, stickers, activity sheet and online games. From $11.95/month plus shipping.

Educational Products:
Ages 5 to 8

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Little Passports Early Explorers

Perfect for kids ages 3-5, Little Passports’ Early Explorers follows Max, Mia and their dog Toby as they introduce preschoolers to the World. Every month, kids will explore a new world theme such as animals, music and landmarks. Monthly packages arrive filled with activity books, stickers, souvenirs & more.

Educational Products:
Preschoolers

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Lansinoh® Smartpump™ Double Electric Breast Pump

The Lansinoh® Smartpump™ connects our pump technology to your smartphone via Bluetooth® using the free Lansinoh Baby™ app for tracking, reminders, and more.

These pumps have three pumping styles and eight adjustable suction levels, allowing you to select the setting that works best for you. A closed-system design reduces the number of parts cleaned and prevents bacteria and mold growth. And its compact size and quiet motor make it convenient for the mom on-the-go.

Gear & Accessories:
Feeding

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Zealy and Whubba Go Fishing: The Adventures of Zealy And Whubba: Book 3 Series 1
Written and illustrated by Roe De Pinto

This is the third book in the award-winning The Adventures of Zealy and Whubba Series. In Zealy and Whubba Go Fishing our precious little explorers are learning to follow the guidance of Zealy’s daddy in seeking out their vital means of survival, common to all living beings, the life source of food and how to hunt for it. Already an avid hunter, Whubba practices with little Zealy over and over until she finally gets the skill down. He protects and watches over her while Daddy watches over the two of them from a distance. Then they enjoy a fruitful picnic and share with mommy and daddy seals who are so proud of their little Zealy and Whubba for gathering a tremendous catch. The unlikely pair are so proud of themselves, they hug one another and grow even closer in love and sharing.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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The Magic of Friendship
Written by Subhash Kommuru; Edited by Catherine Oso

Incorporating themes of bullying and friendship amid the Indian culture, The Magic of Friendship connects with children internationally. Grabing the attention of young readers, the characters come to life through the vibrant illustrations.

Does a smile or a laugh have trans-formative power? It does in a special place called Tadoba.
The Magic of Friendship is a remarkable tale of the trans-formative power of companionship, particularly for someone who is lonely and never really had the gift of laughter.

A flock of migrating geese stumble upon Tadoba, the land of the fierce tiger Babbar who does not tolerate anyone in his area. Will Babbar show any mercy? Can he change? Will the geese make it to safety?

This is a story about change — a transformation that comes with the magic of friendship. Personality may not change, but nature can surely change.
Guaranteed to get a giggle out of kids, The Magic of Friendship also provides plenty of opportunities for readers to connect with the characters in richly detailed, mesmerizing illustrations.

The focus is on friendship and its healing effect while the story is spoken from the viewpoint of a father and son in a multi-generation relationship.

This picture book is perfect for read-aloud fun and is also appropriate for beginning readers.

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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The Gnomes in the Trees: A Jacky Foster Adventure
Written by C.L. Collyer; Illustrated by Richa Kindra; Edited by Pamela Cangioli

The Gnomes in the Trees picture book is great for children up to 10 years of age. Rich in fantasy, full of magical moments, and brought to life with beautiful illustrations, it will capture the hearts and imaginations of children everywhere. Jacky Foster and his faithful dog Sparky will transport them into a captivating, wee world of friendly gnomes who live in a tree house in the far away, mythical kingdom of Gnomia.

But is it all just fanciful dreaming or did his discovery really happen. Only Jacky Foster knows for certain.

All the excitement of adventure and exploration,, may take place in a far-off world, but for children, it’s just a turn of a page away.

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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My Pigeon Heart
Written by Denise Sleete; Illustrated by Mary Elizabeth Dickman

My Pigeon Heart is a non-denominational Christian story.

You may never have been fond of pigeons in the past, but after reading My Pigeon Heart, you will look at pigeons in an entirely different light.

Meet Midgie, a small orphaned white pigeon. She lives in a big city on a very “special” building – a beautiful Cathedral!

Her favorite resting spot is on a ledge next to a stained glass window, where she can hear the Cathedral Choir sing beautiful hymns and songs about God and Jesus.

She describes her hard life in the big city, always searching for food and being hungry. Although Sister Margaret Teresa, a kind Cathedral Nun, sometimes supplies the pigeons with biscuit crumbs.

Midgie believes that God and His Son, Jesus, live inside the Cathedral. She waits for them to come outside. They never do, so she believes they must have moved. Taking the advice of a song she’d heard – “Seek Jesus and you shall find Him,” she begins her journey to the country to “seek and find Jesus.”

Midgie decides it is her responsibility to tell everyone she meets about Jesus and how they can have eternal life! She acts as a little disciple of Jesus. Midgie learned everything she knows from hymns she heard on the Cathedral ledge.

Join Midgie and meet her many converts along the way – like Mr. Big Bull.

Experience Midgie’s many discoveries, like a home filled with bird feeders, wild birds and animals. While there, Midgie is attacked by an angry hawk!

Share in her most precious encounter with Mary, the Mother of Jesus, who miraculously appears to Midgie and teaches her about God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Mary also brings surprises from heaven and a new mission from God!

Come with a little innocent pigeon – Midgie, on her exciting journey to seek and find Jesus.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Religion & Spirituality

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How the Trees Got Their Voices Coloring Book
Written and illustrated by Susan Andra Lion

Based on the best-selling children’s book by the same name, How the Trees Got Their Voices Coloring Book for both kids and adults offers 25 engaging drawings with fun and thoughtful words on the back of each page that invite kids to participate in a thoughtful and educational adventure of the mind. This coloring book offers original, non-computer generated drawings by highly awarded artist and illustrator Susan Andra Lion. The book offers tablet-bound, frame-able quality paper stock that is appropriate for colored pencils, markers and crayons.

Children’s Picture Books:
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

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Anokhi Dosti
Written by Subhash Kommuru; Edited by Piyush Ranjan

Does a smile or a laugh have trans-formative power? It does in a special place called Tadoba.
Anokhi Dosti is a book written in Hindi and is a remarkable tale of the trans-formative power of companionship, particularly for someone who is lonely and never really had the gift of laughter.
It is a a delightful allegorical father-to-son story about bullying and friendship amid the Indian culture that is replete with complementing illustrations set within cast of indigenous animals.

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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A Wish for Winellda the Witch
Written by Esther Clark; Illustrated by Christine Cathers Donohue; Edited by Sherry Levine

Winellda the witch has but one wish: to be accepted by her friends. In A Wish for Winellda the Witch, author Esther Clark uses the magic of Halloween to teach children a lesson in acceptance in this wonderfully spooky but light-hearted children’s book. Whimsical illustrations set the mood for trick-or-treating fun!

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Poetry

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