Weekly Roundup: Award-Winning Games, Books + More! 9/6 – 9/12

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This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners is jam packed! It features award-winning games, books, gear + more! Be sure to scroll through the entire list so you don’t miss any of our new award-winners! All the items you see below won a Mom’s Choice Award during September 6, 2020 to September 12, 2020.

Every week companies, inventors, and publishers from around the world send us their products for evaluation. Only the best earn our designation.

Award-Winning Children's book — Winston's Wet

Winston’s Wet
Written by Megan Cline; Illustrated by Sakshi Mangal

Everybody’s favorite Wombat is back, and he’s desperate to cool down! Winston wants to play outside, but it’s SO hot. Luckily, his mom comes up with a great idea: They can play in the sprinklers! Together they jump and laugh and play in the cool water under a hot summer sun, and then things get even better. There’s a rainbow! Right there in the mist. But where did it come from?

With the help of his mom, Winston learns why rainbows appear when there’s mist in the sun, and how it’s just like friendship and love-something miraculous that you can feel and enjoy, even when you can’t catch it in your hand.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Winston Winks
Written by Megan Cline; Illustrated by Sakshi Mangal

A curious and thoughtful little wombat, Winston is always trying new things and wondering about one thing or another. Luckily, his always loving and patient mom is there to offer encouragement, affection, and the answers to all of his questions―of which there are many.

Today, Winston wants to wink. Why? Well, he always watches his Grandpa wink and wants to wink as well. But wow! What a challenge!

With the help of his mom, he learns that not every skill comes easily, but that with patience and practice and perseverance, they can be perfected.

If Winston wants to wink badly enough and keeps working at it, then wink he will!

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Award-Winning Children's book — Winston Winks
Award-Winning Children's book — Winston Wiggles

Winston Wiggles
Written by Megan Cline; Illustrated by Sakshi Mangal

Winston is a curious and thoughtful little wombat who has questions and ideas about the world. Winston’s family encourages and helps him with his discoveries and adventures. Tonight Winston has caught a case of the wiggles. He is so excited about his class field trip that he can barely be still. With some help from his Mom and Dad, Winston will learn some calming tricks to get him ready to rest.

Children’s Picture Books:
Bedtime Stories

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What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z
Written by Tiffani Teachey

What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z is an inspiring and easy-to-read alphabet picture book that teaches our next generation about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) careers.

Children’s Picture Books:
Science & Technology

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Award-Winning Children's book — What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z
Award-Winning Children's book — VersaTiles Introductory Kits

VersaTiles Introductory Kits

VersaTiles® helps students build math and literacy proficiency in a challenging, rewarding way. The all-new VersaTiles® Introductory Kits for grades K-6 are perfect for skills practice inside or outside the classrom. Each grade-specific kit offers the captivating challenge of a puzzle with the purposeful practice of an activity book. For over 40 years, teachers have relied on VersaTiles® for independent practice and for use in small groups, rotations, centers, and stations. The self-checking answer system creates a safe learning environment that increases student confidence and ability to learn independently. Each kit features grade-specific, standards-aligned math and literacy content, as well as activities based on science and social studies topics to help keep kids on track in a guided and age-appropriate pace.

Educational Products:
Ages 5 to 8

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The Birth of Agent Big Butt: Butt of Steel, Heart of Gold (Kindle Version)
Written by Amy Winfield; Illustrated by Tom McWeeney; Edited by Alexandria Sewell

When the Flatbottoms rushed to the hospital on the night of their baby’s birth, they never expected the apple to fall so far from the tree. Their newborn’s enormous butt is as hard as steel and packed with an array of explosive farts that can defeat any adversary. His superpowers have also attracted the attention of a crazed, evil doctor, who relentlessly seeks to discover the secret behind his ultra-powerful butt.

With a wild doctor pursuing him, this walking, talking newborn – known as Agent Big Butt – has to navigate the life of a superhero while dealing with newfound fame, going to school, making friends and defeating bullies, all before his first birthday.

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

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Award-Winning Children's book — The Birth of Agent Big Butt
Award-Winning Children's book — The Barn Light

The Barn Light
Written by Catherine Green; Illustrated by Leigh Vashey; Edited by Quiethouse Editing

A long season of short days and cold nights makes for two restless explorers like Claire and Nate. The sky grows dark just after dinner, and it is too cold to be outside for long periods of time. Having to stay indoors is dreary for the young wayfarers, but their imaginations grow as they plan what they will do this summer.

They eagerly long for the day when they can play outside again. Mom often hears them making plans for a new fort they are going to build in the woods. Nate cannot wait to see if the raft is still by the pond. They like rowing it to the other side and pretending they are walking through a new land.

Mom knows the season is beginning to change, and it will not be long before they can go discovering outside once more. One night at dinner, she tells them the weather is supposed to be nice over the weekend and perhaps they can spend some time out of the house. They have waited all winter for this moment. While their older sister, Anne, is disinterested, Claire and Nate are excited!

The weekend arrives, and just as Mom said, the weather is beautiful. Claire and Nate bundle up in jackets, and with a rucksack in tow, they head out to see the world. Their eyes are big with expectations of what the day will bring. The smells in the air stir an energy that the day will be full of adventure. Mom tells them to be in before dark and kisses them goodbye.

As they begin down the trail leading to the pond, Nate wonders if the raft is still there from last summer. He is happy when he sees it lying on the bank, right where they left it. He and Claire grab the oars, climb on, and paddle to the other side. Things have changed since the last season. The path is clearer because of the barren trees, and they can see deeper into the woods.

They stop in their tracks and question the decision facing them. They can either go home or continue along the path. There is plenty of room to play in the field next to the house, yet if they continue on the trail, they do not know what they may find. Nevertheless, in their hearts, they know they cannot turn back.

Their venturous drive gives them boldness and courage to confront the fears of the unknown. Their childlike imagination picks up on every noise, including one that is familiar, at least to Claire. That recognition brings comfort to them both. Along their quest, they meet new friends and find surprises in old friends, which brings them hope in what they have lost over time.

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

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The Adventures of Bubba Jones (#4): Time Traveling Through Grand Canyon National Park
Written by Jeff Alt; Illustrated by Hannah Tuohy

The Adventures of Bubba Jones: Time Traveling Through the Grand Canyon National Park (#4) written by Jeff Alt and illustrated by Hannah Tuohy is the 4th book in this award-winning, national park series for children. This series crisscrosses the country, and takes kids on educational, time-traveling adventures through America’s beloved national parks. In this latest book, Tommy (trail name, Bubba Jones) his sister, Jenny (trail name-Hug-a-bug) and family uncover amazing facts about Grand Canyon National Park while on a mission to solve a mystery.

This is no ordinary brother and sister duo; they are part of a legendary time travel family with a mission to preserve and protect our national parks and they have developed a reputation for solving mysteries. As they time travel back hundreds, thousands, and millions of years, they not only learn about the past, but also experience it. They encounter all sorts wild creatures and plants, meet the people involved in the establishment of the national park, learn about the people that call this land home, and unravel some of the park’s secrets. The Adventures of Bubba Jones is jam packed with fun family activities that can serve as your “insider guide” for your own Grand Canyon adventure.

Everything the Jones family does on their Grand Canyon adventure are highlighted on the map in the back of this book to help you plan your trip.

The Curriculum Guide & Discussion Questions are a bonus for parents and educators.

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

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Award-Winning Children's book — The Adventures of Bubba Jones (#4)
Award-Winning Children's book — Sweet Tamales for Purim

Sweet Tamales for Purim
Written by Barbara Bietz; Illustrated by John Kanzler

Many Jewish families helped settle, diverse communities in the desolate, desert terrain of the Wild West. Although Sweet Tamales for Purim is a work of fiction, it is inspired by a true event. In 1886, the Hebrew Ladies Benevolent Society of Tucson planned a Purim Ball for the entire community. Barbara tells the story from the perspective of a young girl, who along with her new friend, Luis plan to create a Purim festival for their town. Their plans for the celebration were well underway until the family goat, Kitzel, ate all of the traditional holiday pastries, Hamantashen. Fortunately, they find another way to celebrate Purim and the family is able to share their cultural traditions with their new neighbors.

Purim celebrates the courageous stand that Queen Esther made to save the Jewish people from being banished by the king. The young girl’s determination to create a spirited Purim celebration in her western town, provides a unique insight into how children can creatively overcome challenges when life doesn’t go as planned. Her quick thinking, persistence and resourceful actions give their first Purim festival added significance.

Children’s Picture Books:
Peoples, Places & Cultures

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Smarty PAD

The new Smarty PAD™ interactive LED tablet gives preschoolers and kindergartners a new way to play and learn with 12 smart games and age-appropriate curriculum. Motion sensors give the lightweight tablet an innovative spin, encouraging unique sensory play. Smarty PAD™ speaks in both English and Spanish as kids play with music, colors, patterns, ABCs, and numbers up to 25. Smarty PAD™ teaches phonics, language, early math, and beginning coding, nurturing small motor development and critical thinking. Positive reinforcement, helpful encouragement, and over 100 different responses keep kids engaged every time they play. Ideal for kids 3 to 6 years old.

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Award-Winning Children's book — Silly Poopy's Hide and Seek™

Silly Poopy’s Hide and Seek™

Hide & seek has never been sillier! Introducing Silly Poopy’s Hide & Seek™, a singing and talking toy named Silly Poopy, who makes any hide & seek game hilariously entertaining. Kids everywhere will be singing “YIPPEE! YOOPEE! YOU FOUND SILLY POOPY!” Created for ages 3+ but silly adults can get in on the fun too!

TIME TO GET SILLY WITH WHAT DO YOU MEME?® — Silly Poopy’s Hide & Seek™ is the first KIDS TOY from the #1 bestselling party game company. You could say we know a *bit* about having fun, and now we’re bringing the laughs to ages 3+ (but silly adults are welcome to play too).

WHAT IS SILLY POOPY — Silly Poopy is a plastic rainbow hide and seek toy who sings, talks, and lights up when you find him.

HOW TO PLAY — It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! Just HIDE Silly Poopy, LOOK for Silly Poopy, and FIND Silly Poopy to hear the special song that makes you want to dance!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers

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Readability Tutor

Readability is the only smart Reading & Comprehension Learning App your child can use anytime, anywhere. Our Industry-first Comprehension with Interactive Voice based Questions & Answers (IVQA™) is just like talking to a tutor. It helps your child improve their comprehension while keeping them engaged. Responsive speech recognition technology first reads to your child. Your child is then prompted to read the same passage. The advanced A.I. listens, provides feedback and real-time pronunciation correction to your child as they read. Readability provides accountability with a parent dashboard detailing your child’s reading progress including accuracy, comprehension and daily time spent reading.

Apps & Software:
Ages 5 to 8

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Award-Winning Children's book — Readability Tutor
Award-Winning Children's book — Randolph the Reindeer

Randolph the Reindeer
Written by Sean O’Reilly; Illustrated by David Alvarez

When a beloved family heirloom is destroyed, an ex-hotshot reindeer must brave a deadly snowstorm to reach Santa’s workshop for a replacement… before Christmas for one family is ruined forever.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Planting the Seeds: “Positive Affirmation Cards”

Caregivers may use these cards as a tool to help children develop emotional awareness, to affirm their strengths and to ultimately overcome anxious feelings. Choose cards daily for affirmations or intentionally to create conversation around specific challenges the child may be facing. For Kids between ages of 8-12 yrs. (and adults!)

Plant the seeds today for a strong and healthy tomorrow.

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Award-Winning Children's book — Planting the Seeds: Positive Energy Cards

Planting the Seeds: Positive Energy Cards

Planting the Seeds is a line of self-help tools based on therapeutic models of self-esteem building for children and infused with a holistic perspective that defines Jill’s dedication to raising healthy-minded children.

Positive Energy Cards

Our set of 24 creatively illustrated Positive Energy Cards are self-esteem building tools designed to encourage meaningful conversation between kids and their caregivers. For Kids between ages of 5-8 yrs.

Plant the Seeds today for a strong and healthy tomorrow.

Educational Products:
Ages 5 to 8

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myMagna-Tiles®

Design your own personalized Magna-Tiles! CreateOn’s new customizable photo sets allow you to design your very own memory-filled displays of fun family times, vacation pics, gifts, and more! You can create your own personalized Magna-Tiles set with just one tap from any computer, phone or tablet, choosing between a variety of different layouts and size options. It’s the perfect, sentimental gift for any occasion, and photo sets are compatible with all other Magna-tiles sets.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers

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Award-Winning Children's book — myMagna-Tiles®
Award-Winning Children's book — My Wandering Dreaming Mind

My Wandering Dreaming Mind
Written by Merriam Sarcia Saunders; Illustrated by Tammie Lyon

Sadie feels like her thoughts are soaring into the clouds and she can’t bring them back down to earth. She has trouble paying attention, which makes keeping track of schoolwork, friends, chores, and everything else really tough. Sometimes she can only focus on her mistakes.

When Sadie talks to her parents about her wandering, dreaming mind, they offer a clever plan to help remind Sadie how amazing she is.

Children’s Picture Books:
Looking & Feeling Great

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Match Madness

Let the furious fun begin! Players sprint to arrange a set of 5 blocks so that they match a pattern shown on a card. First player to succeed grabs the card and a new matching race starts. Tensions rise as you scramble to outpace and outsmart your opponents in this ingenious game of perception. So fire-up your neurons and be transported by Match Madness!!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 9 to 12

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Award-Winning Children's book — Match Madness
Award-Winning Children's book — Learning Resources Botley 2.0

Learning Resources Botley 2.0

Botley 2.0 helps kids as young as 5 learn to code through 100% screen-free play. Botley 2.0 knows multiple ways to code right out of the box— code him to move in six directions, play music, and even put on a light show! Discover Botley 2.0’s 16 fun secret codes that transform him into a train, police car, ghost, and more! Kids can even test their memory with the lights and sounds of an interactive game of Botley Says. Now, little ones can build coding sequences of up to 150 steps and go on nighttime adventures with a built-in sensor that lights up Botley’s eyes in the dark. Kids will be solving their first coding and STEM challenges with a full 78-piece activity set .

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 5 to 8

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Grow Kind
Written by Jon Lasser and Sage Foster-Lasser; Illustrated by Christopher Lyles

Kiko grows and cultivates her garden, harvesting and sharing the fruits and veggies with her friends, neighbors, and family. This delightful tale serves as a metaphor of nurturing relationships and community, while sharing kindness with others.

Grow Kind is a gentle narrative based on positive psychology and choice theory, essentially about cultivating kindness.

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Award-Winning Children's book — Grow Kind
Award-Winning Children's book — Green Rank: Save Our Oceans

Green Rank: Save Our Oceans
Written by Maria Luiza Gagos; Illustrated by Cecilia Puglesi

Our world needs heroes—and our experiential children’s book has plenty of them. Our book is filled to the brim with eco-friendly fun and also includes:

  • A complimentary award-winning companion eBook where our cute characters come to life! Yes, the companion eBook received the prestigious Gold Award from Mom’s Choice Awards.
  • Printable freebies for math, reading comprehension, coloring, and all-around green living.
  • Additional activities, a to-do list, and a cool sustainability certificate that kids LOVE.

21st-century learning should be versatile and engaging. This is why we created Save Our Oceans with the goal of putting all things sustainability into practice, through play.

Children’s Picture Books:
Green Earth

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GoTrovo Scavenger Hunt Seek’n’Build Game

Scavenger Hunt Game for Kids. GoTrovo Seek’n’Build Indoor Outdoor Find It Game. Includes 2 Color in Bags to Collect Your Treasures Plus Challenge Cards to Build/Experiment/Get Arty and Creative!

BOREDOM BUSTER KIDS AGE 4-8. Brain-teasing kids scavenger hunt game with find it clues and challenges to get kids on the move and focus their inner creativity and problem solving.

FUN WHATEVER THE WEATHER Packed with inspiration for indoor and outdoor activities for kids, you can put a smile on your children’s faces on even the rainiest of days! Anyplace, Anytime!

FAMILY FUN THE KIDS WILL BEG TO PLAY AGAIN AND AGAIN for siblings of any age – play can last the whole afternoon or be as short as 10 minutes.

YOUR ‘GO TO’ ENTERTAINMENT for parties, playdates or out and about on a picnic or on holiday. Not a screen in sight! 1 to many players.

SPARK YOUR CHILD’S IMAGINATON with Seek’N’Build prompting STEM learning from the award winning team at GoTrovo! Look out for your printable activity book emailed after purchase, packed full of further ideas for play, additional clues, and fun activity sheets.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 5 to 8

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Award-Winning Children's book — GoTrovo Scavenger Hunt Seek'n'Build Game
Award-Winning Children's book — Eggware Baby & Toddler Utensils

Eggware Baby & Toddler Utensils

EGGWARE® Utensils support all stages of beginner feeding! Safe and Made in the USA, EGGWARE is BPA, BPS, Phthalate and Lead FREE. Dishwasher and steam-sterilizer safe as well.
We know introducing foods to your little one is not a one-size-fits-all process, so our 3-piece set of EGGWARE includes two different materials for the two stages of feeding:

STAGE 1: Our Eggware Spoon & Dippi-stick are made in the USA from soft, food-grade, FDA approved TPE. They are easy to grip, are gentle on tender gums, include a choke barrier and have bendable heads for safety. Perfect for dipping into puréed foods and teaching the concept of self-feeding. They also double as teethers!

STAGE 2: Our Eggware Fork is made in the USA of a firmer food grade, FDA approved polypropylene that is easy to grip and spear foods (yes, the fork actually works!). It also includes our integrated choking barrier. We recommend Stage 2 once your little one has control of their eating movements and understands the general use of a fork.

Gear & Accessories:
Feeding

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Doug’s Dung
Written and illustrated by Jo Rooks

Doug has trouble lifting heavy balls of dung. He just doesn’t feel as strong as the other dung beetles. When Doug feels down that he isn’t tough enough, a passing butterfly helps him see things in a different light and he realizes that strength comes in many forms.

An uplifting story of a determined dung beetle who finds his unique strength in creating beautiful things inspired by nature, flowers, friends, and the garden.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Award-Winning Children's book — Doug's Dung
Award-Winning Children's book — Contours Cocoon Buckle-Tie Carrier

Contours Cocoon Buckle-Tie Carrier

The Contours Cocoon Buckle-Tie carrier provides all the comfort of a wrap with the security of a buckled waistband. This hybrid style, Meh-Dai inspired carrier features soft knit fabrics with embossed detailing, and air vents for all-day comfort. Five carrying positions fit baby from newborn to 33 lbs.

Gear & Accessories:
Travel

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Connecting to Animals

We talk a lot about the environment, but do we talk about how our relationship with animals is crucial in protecting our environment? The Seaper Powers Connecting to Animals album talks about our connection to animals, making friends, and how important it is to accept people for their differences. Sing along to Tropical House sounds, Reggae Beats, Calypso Rhythms, Jazzy notes and colorful vocals featuring Kim Cameron, and friends.

Audio Experiences:
Ages 5 to 8

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Award-Winning Children's book — Connecting to Animals
Award-Winning Children's book — Colors With Elmo Magna-Tiles

Colors With Elmo Magna-Tiles

Elmo and all of his friends are joining the Magna-Tiles® family! The all new Sesame Street Colors With Elmo Magna-Tiles® set features beloved Sesame Street characters and helps children learn their basic colors and shapes. Keeping with tradition of helping kids learn at home, this Sesame Street set is the perfect addition to any playroom.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers

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Candygrams

Put your word-making skills to the test while strategically matching colors to create your own color-coded crossword. In Candygrams, each player builds their own crossword by connecting one new word in each round, matching the “color combo” rolled by the dice. The first player to use all their letters in their crossword wins! There’s no adding up numbers for points, no rushing to build words, and it only takes 15 minutes to play! And while simple enough for a wide range of ages to play together, including both kids and adults, Candygrams also promotes deep, strategic thinking and thoughtful word-making — including longer, more satisfying words.

The winner of now EIGHT national game awards, including the Major Fun Award, PAL Award and Dr. Toy’s Best Picks, Candygrams was designed for players of all skill levels, from young readers to seasoned word nerds and everyone in between. This means that while Candygrams makes an ideal compliment to any classroom or homeschooling curriculum, it’s also the perfect choice for family game night!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 9 to 12

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Award-Winning Children's book — Candygrams
Award-Winning Children's book — Bermuda Pirates

Bermuda Pirates

An adventurous band of pirates has set its sights on an island in The Bermuda Triangle known for the treasures it conceals. On their way, they must overcome mysterious whirlpools that will drag their boat to the bottom of the sea. Will you be able to navigate your boat to the island in in the midst of this mystic sea, amass the treasures and make your way back safely? Will you outsmart competing bands of pirates trying to get their hands on the treasures before you? Bermuda Pirates is a highly captivating family game where memory, dexterity, and sharp observation skills will be put to the test in order to prevail.

Bermuda pirates is an action packed magnetic game with a unique and innovative playing board. The game offers more than 6000 configurations that develop dexterity and memory. This game can be played by the whole family and has an advanced gameplay for experienced players. Enjoy the thrilling Bermuda Pirates now!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 9 to 12

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Behind The Anger Card Game

Behind the Anger Social Skills Anger Management Card Game for Kids 6 and Up

Anger is one of the most prominent feelings in the range of emotions. Anger is universal. We all get angry, with different levels and degrees of intensity and frequency. Anger has a positive aspect, it can be liberating and motivate action and change. But it also has a negative aspect, it can cause judgmental, impaired thinking and emotional damage, and even physical injury to the person who feels the anger and the people around them.

Designed by a licensed Family Therapist, this anger control game for kids helps children to better understand the feelings that are associated with anger, their meaning and the constructive ways to deal with the negative feelings.

Get Your Children’s Anger Under Control!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 9 to 12

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Award-Winning Children's book — Behind The Anger Card Game
Award-Winning Children's book — Bailey Bloom and the Battle of the Bug

Bailey Bloom and the Battle of the Bug
Written by Jill Rosensweig; Illustrated by Judy Elizabeth Wilson; Edited by Zelly Zuskin

Bailey Bloom loves to play superheroes with her two best friends, Zoey and Rose. The three girls dream of a day when they can fly through the air, saving princesses in far-off lands. But when the girls learn that Coronavirus is spreading through their town, they quickly realize that they already have what it takes to be real-life superheroes as they help those in need.

A delightful celebration of friendship, kindness, and overcoming adversity, Bailey Bloom and the Battle of the Bugwill empower and inspire hope in young readers during the pandemic and beyond. Parents can also use this book as a resource to facilitate discussions with their children about Coronavirus, both in terms of what it is and how it is affecting them.

A portion of the proceeds from every sale will go to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign run by Share Our Strength, a non-profit organization, which is helping feed hungry children in some of America’s poorest communities during the pandemic.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Baggage Blunder: The Fast-Paced Luggage Hunt Game

BORED AT HOME? READY-MADE ADVENTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR FRONT DOOR in this game of speed and chance!
GET KIDS UP AND MOVING. THIS ACTIVE RUN AROUND BOARD GAME will burn off excess energy …or get your kids off the sofa!

HARNESS THEIR IMAGINATIONS …WITHOUT SCREENS! Fill your house with the sound of laughter, instead of YouTube!

VERSATILE PLAY for every occasion (ages 4+). Let one child play alone or combine siblings and friends in a race for family game night.

NO BORING, TIME-CONSUMING SET-UP. Just scatter a few cards and let the kids (and spinners) do the work! You can make the hunts as simple or difficult as you like.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 5 to 8

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Award-Winning Children's book — Baggage Blunder: The Fast-Paced Luggage Hunt Game
Award-Winning Children's book — Baby Squashy Face

Baby Squashy Face
Written by Becky Carlyle; Illustrated by Chiara Civati

What is this orange stuff I see?
It’s heading straight for me!
Should I eat it? I don’t know how…
That’s what we need to figure out now!

  • ​A humorous book written in rhyme about a baby eating squash for the first time.
  • Uniquely told from the baby’s perspective.
  • A wonderful book for parents to be, new parents, babies, toddlers, and school aged children.
  • Portion of book profits going to A-T Children’s Project.

Children’s Picture Books:
Growing Up / Personal Growth

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Baby Silly Sickies
Written by Becky Carlyle; Illustrated by Chiara Civati

What’s happening to me?
Should we go to the doctor, Mommy?
I’m not sure if I’m sick or well.
I’m a baby, so it’s hard to tell!

  • A humorous book written in rhyme about a baby going to a well-doctor visit.
  • The baby thinks many things are wrong, like growing a fish fin, hair turning pink, and crying green tears, just to name a few.
  • A positive relationship is developed between doctor and baby.
  • This book lets kids know their doctor cares about them and they can speak up if anything is bothering them, even if it seems silly!

Children’s Picture Books:
Developing Social Skills

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Award-Winning Children's book — Baby Silly Sickies
Award-Winning Children's book — A Gift to Remember

A Gift to Remember
Written by Merideth Tullous; Illustrated by Ylber Cervadiku; Edited by Kathryn Palmer

It’s Christmas time and the elves are busily working as the big day is fast approaching. As Santa finishes reading your special letter, Mrs. Claus asks him what he would give to each child if he could give just ONE gift. Santa decides to make something magical for all the children of the world.

Love Santa? Love Jesus? Dive into these beautifully illustrated pages to discover how each Christmas we can all REMEMBER what’s truly important in life.

A Gift to Remember features Santa, elves, ornaments, a seek-and-find, and magic dust! This picture book will offer children a fun, relatable, rhyming story where Santa reminds us about kindness, love and the gift of baby Jesus.

This story was inspired by a 7-year old boy and his unselfish letter to Santa.

Children’s Picture Books:
Religion & Spirituality

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A Feel Better Book for Little Poopers
Written by Holly Brochmann and Leah Bowen; Illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez

In lively, soothing rhyming text, this Feel Better Book helps little ones who are first learning to use the bathroom to understand that pooping doesn’t have to be uncomfortable or scary. The gentle and calming narration gives readers concrete coping strategies and practical advice.

Children’s Picture Books:
Health & Safety

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Award-Winning Children's book — A Feel Better Book for Little Poopers
Award-Winning Children's book — 5-in-1 Creative Fun Tabletop Easel

5-in-1 Creative Fun Tabletop Easel

“5 different drawing boards in ONE!

This innovative portable easel contains tracing, white board, dark dry-erase board, chalkboard and special mirror play. Use included Crayola® Dry Erase Crayon on 4 different boards to make image ‘pop’.

A folding design and built-in storage for crayons makes this tabletop easel a compact solution for drawing on the go. Its prefect size fits easily into backpack, purse, bags or carseat pocket. ”

  • 5-in-1 tabletop easel; tracing surface, dry-erase white and dark board, chalkboard and mirror surface
  • Just a simple click to form a tabletop easel in a second; no tools required.
  • Foldable design for creativity wherever kids go
  • Easy grip handle for travel
  • Spacious compartment for art-supplies
  • Includes: 4 colored chalk and 1 washable dry-erase crayon

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers

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Lulu the One and Only
Written by Lynnette Mawhinney; Illustrated by Jennie Poh

Lulu loves her family, but people are always asking

What are you?

Lulu hates that question. Her brother inspires her to come up with a “power phrase” so she can easily express who she is, not what she is.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Award-Winning Children's book — Lulu the One and Only

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  1. Thank you! It’s great having someone review kids toys and books. I’m always completely lost when looking for things to buy them that will help them grow into awesome adults some day.

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