This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features activity books, children’s apps, women’s supplements + 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 10 to September 16, 2023.

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

Wild Animals Deluxe
Written by Highlights

Kids will go wild for this Hidden Pictures puzzle collection featuring over 50 playful scenes and more than 600 hidden objects in color and black-and-white puzzles. Includes 110+ stickers, a cut-and-color animal matching game, jokes, and more!

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

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Why Should One Take Photos?
Written by Carol Creager

WHITE-THROATED CRAKE’S 2 SURPISES

A bird that lives hidden in tall grasses makes an appearance out in the open, just for Carol’s camera. What is the second surprise?

2 sorpresas de una polluela carrasqueadora:

Un pájaro que se esconde todo el tiempo aparece para la cámara de Carol. ¿y la otra sorpresa?

Una cámara guarda memorias del pasado para el futuro y, a veces, captura algo especial que la persona que saca las fotos no vio porque los ojos se enfocan en ciertas cosas, no en todo lo que hay.

A camera stores memories of the past for the future and, at times, captures something special that the photographer did not see because of focusing on something specific, not everything in view.

Children’s Picture Books:
Animal Kingdom

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Why Do We Want A Different Name?
Written by Carol Creager

What difference does a name make? We are least grebes. Would you like to be least men or least women or least Costa Ricans or least Americans? It is so derogatory and demeaning. We want to be black grebes or tiny grebes. Do you think those names would be just as bad? We think those merely describe our appearance, whereas least means less worthy than …. What matters to us is our character. That is what should matter to everyone. CHARACTER! Without good character we are nothing. We care for our families, feed our babies, teach them responsibility and how to live on their own. We do no harm to other creatures above water level. THE LEAST GREBES

Children’s Picture Books:
Animal Kingdom

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Why Are Capuchin Monkeys So Fearless?
Written by Carol Creager

How can I cross the entrance to the parking lot to the beach in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica? Why do I want to risk it? What reward do I get for crossing it so carefully? Do monkeys and people interact too much? ¿Cómo puedo cruzar la entrada al parqueo a la playa de Manuel Antonio en Costa Rica? ¿Por qué quiero hacerlo? ¿Qué premio gano por cruzarla tan cuidadosamente? ¿Qué más me preocupa? Se acercan demasiado los monos y la gente?. Cappy, the Capuchin/el capuchino

Children’s Picture Books:
Animal Kingdom

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What Should I Do, One Thing or Two?: Asher’s Distracted Lesson
Written by Mark M. Bello; Illustrated by Melinda Taliancinch Falgoust

Asher is a little boy with things to do, but it’s hard to pick just one. There are cookies to eat and blocks to build. Everything’s so much fun! He has trouble focusing on only one task and finds himself doing too many things at once. But when his family’s care gets bumped by a distracted driver, Asher soon learns that trying to do two things at once doesn’t work out so well.

Asher and his school chums learn an important lesson about things we shouldn’t try to do at once, as attorney/author/safety advocate Mark M. Bello and illustrator Melinda Falgoust, the creative team behind of the award-winning Happy Jack—Sad Jack, a Bullying Story, team up again to present this delightful and compelling story in rhyme. Indeed, the lesson that Asher and your children learn in this enjoyable book is important, not just for children, but for people of all ages.

Children’s Picture Books:
Family Life

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Tiny Minies

Ignite Learning Through Play with Tiny Minies!

Tiny Minies is your child’s gateway to a world of imaginative learning and joyful play! Designed for curious young minds aged 2-6, our award-winning edutainment platform combines the magic of playtime with meaningful educational content.

– 1000+ Games & Activities: Delight in a diverse range of interactive games, puzzles, and activities meticulously crafted to nurture cognitive development, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

– Enchanting Storybooks: Immerse your child in captivating stories that instill core values, promote early reading habits, and foster a love for storytelling.

– Mindfulness & Relaxation: Nurture mental well-being with exclusive guided meditations and calming exercises tailored for kids, promoting focus, relaxation, and better sleep.

Apps & Software:
Toddlers

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The Imagine and Draw Activity Book
Written by Highlights

Calling all young artists! This engaging activity book is packed with 80 pages of activities and drawing prompts designed to spark creative thinking and encourage imagination in kids 6 and up. It includes 3 double-sided, brush tip markers with 6 total colors to use while solving puzzles, inventing creatures, designing desserts and more.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

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The Great Big Book of Really Hard Puzzles
Written by Highlights

Packed with more than 150 of the most difficult puzzles, this book is perfect for advanced puzzlers looking for a new challenge.

Up for a challenge? This collection contains dozens and dozens formidable fan-favorite puzzles. Filled with head-scratchers, these Hidden Pictures puzzles, mazes, word puzzles, logic puzzles, and more are sure to create hours of fun. A great gift for anyone looking to test their skills.

Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12):
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

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TAP-TAP-TAP
Written by Dawn Renee Young; Illustrated by Marta Taylor; Edited by Clarissa Willis

Gracie is full of energy. She tries to stop moving, but the wiggles and jiggles won’t stop. She constantly taps her pencil, wiggles around in her seat and or jiggles her feet. Gracie thinks she can’t do anything right.

One day she discovers her best friend, Lacey’s red tap shoes.
When Lacey invites her to tap dancing class, Gracie is so excited. Can tap dancing help get rid of the wiggles and jiggles?

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Tangram Puzzle Fun
Written by Highlgihts

Puzzle play—it’s magnetic! With this unique activity set, kids can solve tangram puzzles again and again using the included magnetic board and pieces. Puzzlers ages 6 and up will enjoy the brain-teasing fun of solving each tangram, plus more engaging activities like Hidden Pictures scenes, logic puzzles and more.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

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PAW Skye Mighty Movie Jet

With a leading role in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, small but mighty Skye takes to the skies with her all-new Mighty Movie Jet. Featuring a 360- degree wing rotation, motion activated lights, sound and phrases, preschoolers can recreate their favorite missions. Including Skye pup figure.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers

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nnb Algae oil DHA+D3 Mini cap

Description

Ultra-Pure DHA Omega-3
For Prenatal, Brain, and Eye Health
Plant-Based DHA and Vitamin D3
250 mg DHA and 800IU Vitamin D3 Per Capsule
Non-GMO Verified
Purified to Remove Mercury
Third-Party Tested for Purity
Well-Absorbed rTG Form DHA
Suitable for Vegans
Supports optimal brain, eye, immune, and nervous system function.

Algae DHA offers a sustainable, vegan source of the omega-3 fatty acid DHA and Vitamin D3, providing 250 mg DHA and 800IU Vitamin D3 in one veggie soft gel. Our algae oil is derived from Schizochytrium sp., a unique unicellular marine microalga that produces DHA.

Food & Supplements:
Women

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Monster Jam Grave Digger Trax

Introducing Monster Jam’s newest RC vehicle, the Grave Digger Trax. With its unique body design and rugged treads, you can pull off epic Monster Jam stunts. The unique design with the all-terrain tank treads allows you ride over dirt, rocks, grass and even float and travel through water for even more fun. Using the dual joystick controller to control the Grave Digger Trax RC from up to 150 feet away. 2 AAA batteries are not included for the remote control. Perform high speeds stunts like nose and tail wheelies, and donuts, just like in the live event. Press the throttle toggle back, then quickly forward to pop into a wheelie. This fan favorite vehicle is a fully functional remote control vehicle: drive in forward or reverse, and steer left or right!

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Ages 5 to 8

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Maddie and Jasmine: Book
Written by Sherry Dunn; Illustrated by Nino Aptsiauri; Edited by Suzanne Lieurance

“Raising Voices, Rescuing Paws: Stand Up Against Bullying and Give Shelter Pets a Loving Home!”

Bullying can change everything. But what happens when a little girl and a cat go through the same thing? Possibly the best friendship anyone could ask for.

Embark on a mesmerizing journey with the launch of an enthralling new children’s book series, starring Maddie and Jasmine. This captivating narrative spotlights the critical issues of bullying and self-acceptance while weaving in the spellbinding tale of an unexpected friendship between a little girl and a scruffy shelter cat.

Maddie and Jasmine, masterfully penned by Sherry Dunn, embodies the true essence of empathy. The powerful story strikingly illuminates the profound bond that forms between two distinctive characters during their moment of greatest need. It’s a poignant exploration of friendship’s resilience and the transformative power it possesses.

Children’s Picture Books:
Domestic Animals & Pets

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LuvBug Learning

LuvBug Learning is pleased to announce the launch of the LEARNING PATH, which features Character Development videos & games for kids aged 4 to 10. Designed by learning scientists, LuvBug equips kids with vocabulary & tools to manage & regulate their own emotions, while fostering a growth mindset.

Developed with unyielding standards for beauty, intuitive user-experience, compelling gameplay and powerful reporting, LuvBug’s Learning Path provides a 3D adventure, filled with interactive games and videos. The Learning Path is gamified, incentivizing kids to build a bridge towards advanced knowledge and rewards, all under the guidance of our digital chaperone, Violet.

The essence of Play-Based learning is to give kids a sense of agency and self-determination. This (a) encourages kids to independently return to the platform, and (b) enables true efficacy.

Educational Products:
Ages 5 to 8

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LITTLE CUB’S BIG LIST: Fun with Sight Words
Written by Dawn Renee Young; Illustrated by Abigail Powers; Edited by Clarissa Willis

Little Cub wants more than anything to learn to read. But his Sight Word List is too long. and hard to remember. His family helps him practice every day. When Little Cub discovers the fun of rhyme and grasps the concept of practice. Anything can happen.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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I’m Unvaccinated and That’s OK!
Written by Dr. Shannon Kroner; Illustrated by Manfred Calderon

I’m Unvaccinated and That’s OK! is the story of an unvaccinated child named Nicholas Novaks, who shares the many reasons why his parents have chosen not to vaccinate him. Nicholas explains his parents’ personal concerns about vaccine injury, the importance of finding a doctor they can trust and openly speak with, the research they did before making this decision, and what life is like for an unvaccinated child who has an older, vaccine-injured sibling.

Inspired by the personal stories of vaccine-injured children, which have been shared with Dr. Shannon Kroner over many years of working with special needs families, Dr. Kroner aims to raise awareness of the importance of vaccine choice and the necessity of doing the research before making an important decision such as vaccination.

Children’s Picture Books:
Health & Safety

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How to Soar with a Broken Wing: Finding Tiny Moments of Joy Every Day
Written by Marybeth Gregg

When was the last time you felt truly joyful?

Imagine yourself feeling happier, less stressed, and more in charge your life!

This may sound elusive, or maybe even difficult, for anyone who is balancing work, home, family, and the trials of all of life’s surprises. But what if there is a way to show you how to bring joy in – everyday?

Founder and President of the International Center for Women’s Leadership, Marybeth Gregg, believes that all of us can find true joy amid stress and unexpected challenges. She shares with readers her groundbreaking work in successfully guiding others through professional and personal transitions.

We all experience pain and struggle at different points in our lives. Marybeth guides her readers in adopting a mindset to turn off your autopilot, embrace life in a new light, and find the treasures in each day. With a mix of the author’s personal anecdotes, practical exercises, and workbook-style activities, this resource offers an enlightened roadmap to combat burnout and overcome personal hurdles with plenty of laughs, some tears, and joyful learning along the way. Includes Chapter Summaries and Study Questions for book club and individual use.

Adult Books:
Self-Improvement

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Hatchimals Alive Hatchi-Nursery Playset

The Hatchimals Alive Hatchi-Nursery Playset delivers an all-new multi-hatch experience. With four water hatch eggs, four accessories and built-in playset you can hatch, play and display them all. Activate the multi hatch by adding water to the cloud, pour it down the rainbow and watch your new Hatchimals magically hatch in the cloud pool. Once you hatch them all, feed them a snack in the kitchen, enjoy playtime upstairs and then put them to sleep in their crib with a soft blanket.

Toys, Games & Puzzles:
Preschoolers

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Funsicle BodyHug Lounge

The Funsicle BodyHug Lounge can be the best hug of your life. It is the ideal inflatable pool float to help moms reset and unwind while staying completely dry above the water. Designed with ultimate comfort in mind, it cradles your body in a cozy embrace – so you can fully recline and soak up the sun as the kids play in the pool. Featuring a contoured headrest and armrests, this pool lounge provides the perfect support to help you relax. Made from puncture-resistant non-phthalates material, and featuring an efficient AirFlate Tool and EasyGrip non-slip air valve— it is both long-lasting and easy to set up. Enjoy the handy drink holder for instant refreshment, grab a juicy book and let your cares melt away as you lay contentedly on the Funsicle BodyHug Lounge.

Why Moms Love It:
• Cozy contoured embrace for ultimate relaxation
• Luxurious lumbar support backrest & leg rest
• Floats above water to keep you dry
• Easy refreshment with built-in drink holder
• DuraSeam double layer with puncture-resistant & non-phthalates material
• Easy-to-inflate for quick setup

Gear & Accessories:
Sports / Outdoor

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Elle The Humanist
Written by Elle Harris, Douglas Harris; Illustrated by YipJar; Edited by Benjamin Duffy

Elle the Humanist is a beautifully illustrated children’s book presenting humanist ideas and ethics in a way that’s warm, welcoming, and accessible for young readers. It features a foreword by renowned philosopher and author Daniel Dennett.

Children’s Picture Books:
Values & Life Lessons

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Does Costa Rica Have An Army?
Written by Carol Creager

Most humans think Costa Rica has no army or other armed forces because Costa Rica has no human armed forces. The country has an active security force. I, General Loth, am in charge of the forces. Sloths, birds, animals, frogs, etc. observe the forest. Caimans and crocodiles watch the river entrances. Birds patrol the coasts as well as scanning the skies and the rivers. Since our forces are so numerous, there are always sufficient numbers on alert to be ready for anything. La mayoría de los seres humanos cree que Costa Rica no tiene ningún ejército ni otra fuerza militar porque no tiene fuerzas humanas. El país tiene fuerzas activas de seguridad. Yo, General Loth, estoy encargado de las fuerzas. Los perezosos, las aves, los animales, las ranas, etc. observamos el interior. Los cocodrilos y caimanes observan los ríos. Las aves patrullan las costas además de observar el cielo y los ríos. Como nuestras fuerzas son tan numerosas, siempre hay suficientes para estar listos para cualquier cosa. – General Loth

Children’s Picture Books:
Animal Kingdom

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Cool Maker PopStyle Bracelet Maker

This DIY bracelet kit allows kids to create 10 unique bracelets without any knots, cutting, or clasps with the super-easy pop-on bead system and they can pop-off the beads, taking them apart to make all new ones. With 170 beads to choose from, the included storage keeps bead organization hassle-free. A tried and true way to play, this is bracelet making made easy, merging fashion and function. Kids will love exploring the endless style combinations using trendy beads including gold chains, emojis, faceted, peek-a-boo, and letter stickers. They can customize their creations with ease, popping beads on and off to create the perfect patterns, perfect size – no knots. With 170 beads each creation is unique and can be swapped out to create a new masterpiece with a pop.

Arts, Crafts & Hobbies:
Ages 5 to 8

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Christmastime for Sawyer: Book One of the Old English Sheepdog Stories
Written and illustrated by Aimee Veile

It’s Christmastime and a large, fluffy dog named Sawyer is trying to figure out what all the fuss is about. Join Sawyer, the Old English Sheepdog, as he discovers Christmas. Gifts come in all shapes and sizes. This holiday season one of them arrives in the shape of Sawyer, the Old English Sheepdog.

Children’s Picture Books:
Domestic Animals & Pets

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Canopy Parental Control App

Canopy empowers you to parent in the digital world. Our cutting edge parental control features, backed by artificial intelligence developed over 15 years, keep your family safe online. The Canopy system inspects images, videos and websites before they appear on your child’s device and blocks explicit and unsafe content in real-time before your child is exposed. Canopy isn’t just for kids – it’s designed to provide the entire family with a healthy and positive online experience. It can protect all devices – Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, and Chromebooks.

Canopy is an all-in-one parental control solution that includes the following features:

-Real-Time Smart Filter & Explicit Content Blocker
Harness the power of artificial intelligence to seamlessly remove content containing nudity (and even partial nudity!) from websites and apps in milliseconds, ensuring a healthy, positive digital experience. Even better, our AI doesn’t block safe content – get the good without the bad! For instance, if you choose to filter out partial nudity, you can visit a department store website and see the lingerie model pictures blocked out.

Apps & Software:
Adults

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All About the Planet
Written by Highlights

Planet facts meet puzzle fun! Little ones ages 3-6 can learn all about Earth while solving age-appropriate puzzle challenges in this 80-page sticker puzzle book. It’s packed with habitat-themed puzzles, wildlife stickers and other fun activities perfect for pint-sized puzzlers.

Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

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