Weekly Roundup: Best Family Products, Books, Toys, Apps, & More of Nov. 23-29

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to work on that Holiday gift list! We are extremely excited to share with you the newest additions to the Mom’s Choice Award store! If you see anything you like, be sure to click on the image or the purchase link for more information!

Featured Products

The Magic Poof
by Stephen Hodges

In book one of The Magic Poof series, Ange-Marie must decide what to wear for school picture day. But The Poof also wants to look good for picture day! How does Ange-Marie look her best and keep her enchanted and hairy friend a secret? In the end, both The Poof and Ange-Marie find that compromise is the key in any friendship.

Children’s Picture Books
Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes

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The Magic Poof Interactive Book App
by Stephen Hodges

Come and enjoy “The Magic Poof”, a playful and interactive storybook about a young girl and her outrageous poof of hair. Ange-Marie has always felt different. Who wouldn’t when your best friend is literally attached to you? The Poof is a great ball of curly hair that sits directly on top of Ange-Marie’s head. His magical nature always seems to produce mischief and adventure in this new interactive book application, and book series by Magic Synapse.

Children’s Picture Books
Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes

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The Swaddle Swing

The Swaddle Swing is a truly unique take on the baby swing design. It combines the benefits of a baby swaddle and a baby swing together. What is so lovely about this swing is its sole purpose is calming your little one. With the Swaddle Swing you can do that almost anywhere: a restaurant, airport, friend’s house, etc, etc. The list is endless. It is very portable, lightweight and very packable. You can even fit it in your diaper bag.

Gear & Accessories
Miscellaneous

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Show Me the Money Part 1 – The Story of Money
DK and Y Factory

Publisher DK and developer Y Factory today announces the release of Show Me The Money, Part 1- The Story Of Money, Version 1.1. The app is based on the popular book that teaches children about the fascinating and multifaceted subject of money. Using entertaining graphics, animation, sound, and narration, the app gives kids an entertaining, yet educational and informative look at the subject of money, how it came to be, and how it has changed throughout history.

Apps and Software
Ages 9-12

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Books

Are You Eating My Lunch/Manges-Tu Mon Lunch
by Dr. Nicole Audet

Xavier is visiting the zoo. At lunch time, he can’t find his lunch box. Xavier investigates. Who ate his lunch? During his investigation Xavier will learn baby zoo animal favorite food. This book is written in English and French.
Target audience is children readers from 3 to 7.

Children’s Picture Books
Bilingual (Must include an English translation)

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What does a family look like?
by Christine Burger

What does a family look like? explains that every family is unique and special. It is not always who you live with that is important, rather what you do together. A foundation of kindness, sharing and caring builds a strong and loving family.

Children’s Picture Books
Family Life 

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Porcupine Seeds
by Viji K Chary

Porcupine longs to grow beautiful sunflowers in his garden, just like Raccoon. When Raccoon gives Porcupine seeds, she says that all they need is soil, sun, and water. But growing sunflowers is not easy for Porcupine.

Children’s Picture Books
Basic Concepts

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Open the Doors to You
by Casey Rislov

“What do you think of when you see a door? Doors can lead to many places. An open door means welcome. An open door can mean an opportunity to learn something new, meet new friends, and try new activities. Each door opens to a part of you. Each door opens to all the possibilities of you!” In this unique and comforting book, young readers will walk through may metaphorical doors and explore all the different aspects that make up each of our lives: family, neighborhood, charity, friendship, education, creativity, sports, and nature. Open the Doors to You offers a gentle and playful way to expand a sense of self-awareness in children, building resilience, empathy, and emotional intelligence. Which door would you like to open first?

Children’s Picture Books
Values & Life Lessons

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If a Very Important Person Invited You to Lunch
by Staci Ericson

What if a very important person invited you to lunch? How would you feel? What would you wear? Would you wash your hands and your face? What would you do with your hair?
This story follows one boy’s hilarious adventures into the world of dining with VIPs. Through simple rhyme and picture children will explore their internal motivation to use good manners. The story, while being entertaining, encourages children to draw their own conclusions and is meant to stimulate dialogue. The illustrations are intentionally ambiguous as to race or skin color. This story will be a great fit for parents, librarians, teachers, and other caregivers.

Children’s Picture Books
Developing Social Skills

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Brenwyd Legacy
by Rosemary Groux

An epic battle ensures in the final book of the Brenwyd Legacy trilogy, going beyond the physical, with spiritual forces at work on both sides. Much is at stake: the vast treasure hoard of King Arthur, the personal safety of Cassie and those she holds dear, and the future of all Brenwyds to exist peacefully among other humans. But with each new challenge that arises, she wonders…Can an ordinary girl like her live up to an extraordinary destiny?

Young Adult Books
Fantasy, Myths & Legends

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Toys, Games, Puzzles, and Misc.

Speedy Words

Be the quickest to find a word that starts with a letter that matches a category to win a card. Have the most cards at the end to be the winner. To play, place the deck of cards category side up in the center. Each player, in their turn, flips the top card and places it next to the deck, letters side up. The first player to call out loud a word that starts with the letter that matches the color of the category wins the card. A new card is immediately flipped and another round starts.

Toys, Puzzles, and Games
Young Adults

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GoBong!

Jump start your neurons by playing one of several brain challenging games using the fun and innovative playing board of GoBong! Play against an opponent or use one of the solitaire game rules to challenge yourself.

Toys, Puzzles and Games
Ages 9-12

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Maze Racers

Players use magnetic walls and a good dose of creativity to build the most wicked maze that will leave their opponent scrambling to find their way out. Maze Racers is also a race against time as from the moment a player has finished their maze, the opponent is left with one minute to finish theirs. When the time is up, both sides swap their maze boards and a furious race starts! By tilting their board, each player steers a ball through the maze as quick as they can in an effort to complete it first.

Toys, Puzzles, and Games
Ages 9-12

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Gunapod

Maximum convenience for Mom. Maximum comfort + Safety for Baby. Think BETTER! Gunapod® with WONDERZiP® Wearable Blanket in super cozy plush fleece is a unique sleeping sack for babies. The WONDERZiP system means the easiest diaper changes, while baby stays covered + warm. Zippers allow temperature control so your baby doesn’t get overheated. The most generous fit, this will be baby’s favorite blanket. That means happier mom + baby. The mama creators behind the Gunapod know a thing or two about middle-of-the-night diaper changes, sleeping baby transfers and car seat cozy. Fun colors – 4 sizes 0-36 months.

Gear & Accessories
Bedding & Room Decor

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Nursing Mama Herbal Tea K-Cups

Finally! Enjoy the benefits of our great tasting, organic fenugreek Nursing Mama tea with the convenience and speed of your favorite instant brewer. Our 100% caffeine free Nursing Mama pods are made with the same great blend as our regular tea bags, with the added benefit of being used in any K-cup compatible brewer. What makes Nursing Mama lactation tea so special? Well, for anyone who has tasted a fenugreek or fennel lactation tea – they probably know the flavor leaves something to be desired. Both herbs work well for helping with milk production when breastfeeding, but so many mamas were simply not using the teas because they couldn’t stomach the taste. Here’s were we came in! Our unique blend of caffeine-free tea, fruit and citrus combined with the power of organic fenugreek seed offers nursing moms a tasty alternative to those other lactation teas – AND with the added convenience of an instant pod! Doesn’t get much better than that, ladies!

Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.)
Women

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