Jan 2023 MCA Press Release

Mom's Choice Awards Media Release

For Immediate Release: 2/6/23

Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Best Products & Services of January 2023

Summary: Mom’s Choice Awards® is pleased to announce the latest products and services to earn our distinction. The products and services you see here have been rigorously evaluated by consumers and experts around the world and are held to the highest standards of excellence.

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Mom’s Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families, and educators. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. The evaluation process uses a proprietary methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.

“Our aim is to introduce families and educators to best-in-class products and services,” explains Dawn Matheson, Executive Director of the Mom’s Choice Awards®. “We are passionate about helping families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually. Parents and educators know that products and services bearing our seal of approval are high-quality, great value purchases. The MCA evaluation program is designed to incorporate the expertise of scientists, physicians and other specialists; but we also engage parents, children, educators, and caregivers because they are experts in knowing what is best for their families.”

This month, Mom’s Choice Awards® has selected winners in the following categories:

Gear, Accessories & Personal Use

BABELIO Memory Foam Crib Mattress for Baby & ToddlerBABELIO Memory Foam Crib Mattress for Baby & Toddler
Babelio
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Bedding & Room Decor

Griö Baby Bottles - The Hold Me SystemGriö Baby Bottles – The Hold Me System
Griö
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Feeding

Griö Baby Bottles - The Tell Me SystemGriö Baby Bottles – The Tell Me System
Griö
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Feeding

Griö Baby Bottles - The Sense Me SystemGriö Baby Bottles – The Sense Me System
Griö
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Feeding

Inglesina Electa Bassinet + StandInglesina Electa Bassinet + Stand
Inglesina
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Infant Positioners

BABELIO Metal Baby Gate Dog GateBABELIO Metal Baby Gate Dog Gate
BABELIO
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Safety

Inglesina Electa Full Size Baby StrollerInglesina Electa Full Size Baby Stroller
Inglesina
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Strollers

DYPERDYPER
DYPER

Gold – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Babies

i1 Space General-purpose Pillow MINIi1 Space General-purpose Pillow MINI
Hunan Mendale Baby Home Technology Co., Ltd.
Gold – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Children

Food & Supplements

Inne® Multi Vitamin & MineralInne® Multi Vitamin & Mineral
Mom’s Garden GmbH
Gold – Food & Supplements: Children

Inne® Liquid Vitamin CInne® Liquid Vitamin C
Mom’s Garden GmbH
Gold – Food & Supplements: Children

Educational Products & Electronic Learning

DopiverseDopiverse
Doping Technology
Gold – Educational Products: Ages 9 to 12

Apps and Software

bekids Readingbekids Reading
bekids Inc.
Gold – Apps & Software: Preschoolers

Carrots&CakeCarrots&Cake
Carrots&Cake
Gold – Apps & Software: Ages 5 to 8

KidlyKidly
Kidly
Gold – Apps & Software: Ages 5 to 8

HappypillarHappypillar
Happypillar

Gold – Apps & Software: Adults

Children’s Picture Books

HALFWAY HOMEHALFWAY HOME
Written by Erin Mariah Murphy; Illustrated by Anthony Richichi; Edited by Brooke Ganesmer, BiblioKid Publishing
Amanda Jackson, Amanda Jackson Books
BiblioKid Publishing

Gold – Children’s Picture Books:

Amelia in the SkyAmelia in the Sky
Written by Teresa Talbott; Illustrated by Alaina Ginsberg; Edited by Teresa Talbott, Alaina Ginsberg
One Planet Games, LLC

Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes

The Fancy Schmancy LifeguardThe Fancy Schmancy Lifeguard: A Tale of Bravery
Written by Gilda Boram; Illustrated by Julian Boram; Edited by John Matthew Fox
Rainbowdrop Books

Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Developing Social Skills

I Love You All the TimeI Love You All the Time
Written by Deborah Farmer Kris; Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin
Free Spirit Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Family Life

The Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of FriendshipThe Dragon and the Unicorn: The Magic of Friendship
Written by Charly Froh; Illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová
Tizia-Charlotte Frohwitter
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Fantasy, Myths & Legends

Libby the Loving and Kind Cares for the Earth (The Loving and Kind Series)Libby the Loving and Kind Cares for the Earth (The Loving and Kind Series)
Written by JLH Tavares
Maor Media
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Green Earth

Story Swapping - A Family TraditionStory Swapping – A Family Tradition
Written by Vassi Rombis; Illustrated by Frances Rose Espanol; Edited by Bobbie Hinman
Kreative Explorations
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth

I AM Mighty Me (Mighty Me Series Book 1)I AM Mighty Me (Mighty Me Series Book 1): Empower Your Child and Build Self Esteem Through Learning Self-Awareness and Positive Affirmations
Written by S. Alston; Illustrated by Kiran Tariq
Bloom Publications
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth

Petunia the Unicorn Picture Book Series (3 books total)Petunia the Unicorn Picture Book Series (3 books total)
Written by R.L. Ullman; Illustrated by Yusup Mediyan
Waystation Media LLC
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth

When Grace Hopper Was YoungWhen Grace Hopper Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg

Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational

When Nikola Tesla Was YoungWhen Nikola Tesla Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Alice Han; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational

When Godtfred Was YoungWhen Godtfred Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg

Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational

When Walt Disney Was YoungWhen Walt Disney Was Young
Written by Jonathan Keebler; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational

When Harry Houdini Was YoungWhen Harry Houdini Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational

When Isaac Newton Was YoungWhen Isaac Newton Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder,; Illustrated by Yonnju Kang; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational

When Jimi Hendrix Was YoungWhen Jimi Hendrix Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Seonung Baek; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg

Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational

When Milton Hershey Was YoungWhen Milton Hershey Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Jonathan Keebler; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg

Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational

Athena the BraveAthena the Brave
Written by Nina M. Kelly; Illustrated by Herma Edwards
Miriam Laundry Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons

Just Janey's WayJust Janey’s Way
Written by Mandy Woolf; Illustrated by Elmira Georgieva; Edited by Lisa Davis
Book Reality
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons

When Steve Jobs Was YoungWhen Steve Jobs Was Young
Written by Minwoo Song, Victoria Holder; Illustrated by Eunsook Jeong; Edited by Jeongim Heo, Yoomyung Cho, Sujin Kim, Benjamin Kim
English Egg

Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons

The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds HopeThe Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Hope
Written by Nadja Springer; Illustrated by Tilia Rand-Bell
Self-Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons

Novo the Space Robot: How to Solve the Mystery of CryingNovo the Space Robot: How to Solve the Mystery of Crying
Written by Charly Froh; Illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová
Tizia-Charlotte Frohwitter
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons

Novo the Space Robot: How to Shrink the Doubt MonstersNovo the Space Robot: How to Shrink the Doubt Monsters
Written by Charly Froh; Illustrated by Zuzana Svobodová
Tizia-Charlotte Frohwitter
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons

Toys, Games & Puzzles

South Asian Multicultural Doll - TaraSouth Asian Multicultural Doll – Tara
The Culturorama
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers

KitesKites
Boda
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12

Castle PanicCastle Panic
Fireside Games
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12

Missing Lynx, the Global Wildlife Rescue GameMissing Lynx, the Global Wildlife Rescue Game
One Planet Games, LLC
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12

Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)

Treasure Hunt in the CityTreasure Hunt in the City
Written by Cynthia Harmony
Teacher Created Materials
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Fiction – General

Isaiah´s First WinterIsaiah´s First Winter
Written by Paul Asjes; Illustrated by Vania Muriuki
Amazon
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Fiction – General

Dancing DeepaDancing Deepa
Written by Suchi Sairam; Illustrated by Vidya Vasudevan; Edited by Karen Dockrey
Kala Vandanam Press
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational

My Good Friend, Ted!My Good Friend, Ted!
Written and illustrated by Robyn Gram-Barclay
A Little Touch of Colour Publishing

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

My Good Friend, Ted! The Sea-quel in The Ocean of ColourMy Good Friend, Ted! The Sea-quel in The Ocean of Colour
Written and illustrated by Robyn Gram-Barclay
A Little Touch of Colour Publishing

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

Critical Thinking for Reading ComprehensionCritical Thinking for Reading Comprehension
Written by Michael Baker
The Critical Thinking Co.
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Reference & Study Aids

Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)

The Day the World Stopped RhymingThe Day the World Stopped Rhyming
Written by Joe Rhatigan
Teacher Created Materials

Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fantasy, Myths & Legends

All About a Boy Who Was Afraid of ThunderAll About a Boy Who Was Afraid of Thunder: (and how he got over it)
Written and illustrated by Ann Marie Hannon
Maple Leaf Publishing Inc.
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fiction – General

Rose's Wonderful World of AnimalsRose’s Wonderful World of Animals
Written by Cynthia C. Dobbins
Headline Books

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

Adult Books

Become the FireBecome the Fire: Transform Life’s Chaos into Business and Personal Success
Written by Elisa Schmitz; Illustrated by N/A; Edited by Georgia Hughes, New World Library
New World Library

Gold – Adult Books: Inspirational / Motivational

That Sucked. Now What?That Sucked. Now What?: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess
Written by Dr. Neeta Bhushan; Illustrated by Ajit Nawalkha, Vinita Kedia, Amber Rae
Hay House

Gold – Adult Books: Self-Improvement

Miscellaneous

Bamboo Crib Mattress ProtectorBamboo Crib Mattress Protector
Slumberfy

Gold – Miscellaneous: Other

Press Release Information

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