For Immediate Release: 5/2/15
Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Best Products & Services of April 2016
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® awarded the following media, products, and services during the month of April 2016. The products awarded this month include apps and software, educational learning products, maternity products, baby beds and accessories, outdoor toys, games, children’s picture books, juvenile books, adult books, and much more!
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
- Educational Products & Electronic Learning
- Apps and Software
- Home / Mobile Audio & Viewing (Music, Storytelling, etc.)
- Children’s Picture Books
- Toys, Games & Puzzles
- Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)
- Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)
- Young Adult Books
Gear, Accessories & Personal Use
PottyCover
PottyCover
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Bath & Potty (Includes Diaper Pails)
Rumparooz One Size Cloth Diaper
Kanga Care
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Bath & Potty (Includes Diaper Pails)
Snuggle Me Organic Infant Louging and Bed Sharing Cushion
Simply Mommy LLC
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Bedding & Room Decor
Liliputi® 3in1 Babywearing & Maternity Mama Coat
Liliputi Babywearing Ltd.
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Clothing
Squeasy Snacker
Squeasy Gear, Inc.
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Feeding
BEST CRADLE by IT’S YOU BABE
It’s You Babe, LLC
Silver – Gear & Accessories: Miscellaneous
Smarttemp bluetooth Thermometer
Infanttech
Silver – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Babies
Andy Pandy Premium Bamboo Disposable Diapers
Hansen Kids
Silver – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Babies
Kuviez Button Up! Bedding
Stefanie Huber- Mom Inventor
Gold – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Children
Educational Products & Electronic Learning
Bluebee Pals
Kayle Concepts
Gold – Educational Products: Preschoolers
Wild Republic Audubon Birds
Wild Republic
Gold – Educational Products: Adults
Apps and Software
Math Climber HD
EdVenture Software
Silver – Apps & Software: Ages 9 to 12
Tinkercad
Autodesk Tinkercad
Gold – Apps & Software: Ages 9 to 12
The New Mommy Media Network App
Wizzard Media
Gold – Apps & Software: Adults
Hatch Baby – Breastfeeding, Sleep, & Diaper Tracker (App)
Hatch Baby
Gold – Apps & Software: Adults
Home / Mobile Audio & Viewing (Music, Storytelling, Video Games, etc.)
Mack & Moxy
Mack & Moxy LLC
Gold – Viewing (Television/DVD/Blu-Ray ): Preschooler
Children’s Picture Books
BENJAMIN BIRDIE’S FIRST FLIGHT
Written by Michael Dotsikas; Illustrated by Morgan Spicer
Porch Time Publishing, LLC
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Animal Kingdom
Nola
Written by Stephanie Lisa Tara; Illustrated by Pilar Lama
Stephanie Lisa Tara Children’s Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Animal Kingdom
The Secret Path
Written by Nancy Gee; Illustrated by Kathleen Newman
Ampersand, Inc.
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Animal Kingdom
Runnaway Piggy Bank: Ping Ping Poing Ping Ping
Written by Judith Peck, Ed.D.; Illustrated by Nancy Eisen
Imagination Arts Publications
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
Just Be with Bizzy Bee
Written by Hilary Hawkes; Illustrated by various
Strawberry Jam Books
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Body, Mind & Spirit
The Forever Tree
Written by Hilary Hawkes; Illustrated by Various
Strawberry Jam Books
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Body, Mind & Spirit
Hello Baby (Seattle Edition)
Written by Kathleen Petrich; Illustrated by T. Thomas Seelig; Edited by Sheryn Hara, Laura Z (full last name unknown)
Book Publishers Network
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Domestic Animals & Pets
I’m Going to be a Big Sister!
Written by Brenda Bercun; Illustrated by Sue Gross
Nurturing Your Children Press
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Family Life
I Love You So… (Deluxe): Personalized Book
Written and illustrated by Marianne Richmond
Put Me In The Story
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Family Life
The Poo Poo Fairy: The Fun and Magical Way to Potty Train Your Child!
Written by Mary Harper Dick; Illustrated by Joseph Cowman
WB Publishing LLC
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth
Don’t Push The Button: Personalized Book
Written and illustrated by Bill Cotter
Put Me In The Story
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Humor
A Magical Winter
Written by Carl R Sams II, Jean Stoick
Carl R. Sams II Photography, Inc.
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Nature & Weather
Ouch Moments: When Words Are Used in Hurtful Ways
Written by Michael Genhart PhD; Illustrated by Viviana Garofoli
Magination Press
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
When Cal Went to the Blueberry Farm
Written and illustrated by Erwin Wunderlich
Xlibris
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Rooty Le’ Boar
Written by Mary Ann D. Cogliano; Illustrated by Phil Wilson; Edited by Marlo Garnsworthy
Create Space/ Amazon
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Toys, Games & Puzzles
VELCRO® Blocks™ construction sets (Race Car)
Velcro Industries, B.V.
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Preschoolers
Ice Cream Truck
Pacific Play Tents
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Preschoolers
Virtual Design Pro Disney Princess
Crayola
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Virtual Design Pro Mini Star Wars Saga
Crayola
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Phlat Ball Aeroflyt
Tucker Toys International
Silver – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
E-Z Grip Soccer Ball
Tucker Toys International
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
E-Z Grip Play Ball
Tucker Toys International
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
E-Z Grip Football
Tucker Toys International
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
E-Z Grip Jr.
Tucker Toys International
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)
The Girl Who Lost Her Voice
Written by Adam T. Newman
MILO INK BOOKS
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
Destiny: The Tale of Sonali and Amir
Written by Sonya Wadhera and Priya Wadhera; Illustrated by Corey Wolfe, Carlos Valenti, Sonya Wadhera and Priya Wadhera
Double Infinity International Incorporated
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Fiction – General
A Hand Truck Named Dolly
Written by Kay Whitehouse; Illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams; Edited by Jennifer Thomas
VH Publishsing
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Fiction – General
Paisley or Plaid…being your very best you!
Written by Jennifer Kuhns; Illustrated by MiCK
Shalako Press
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational
Courageous Gilbert the Groundhog
Written by Regina E. McCarthy; Illustrated by Sue Dettman
Blue Stone Healing Books
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Self-Improvement
Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)
Sophie and Scottie’s Adventures of Sweet Tooth Rock
Written by Cindy C. Murray; Illustrated by Molly Alice Hoy; Edited by Cindy McDonald, Drew Bailey
Madmac Press
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fiction – General
Stories for Feelings for Children: Illustrated Edition
Written by Hilary Hawkes; Illustrated by Various
Strawberry Jam Books
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Inspirational / Motivational
Young Adult Books
Something to Think About: Figuring Out What’s Important and Learning to Defend It
Written by Aunt Kimmie Bebo; Edited by Mimi Dunham
Create Space Independent Publishing Platform
Gold – Young Adult Books: Inspirational / Motivational
Adult Books
Dream Accomplished: A Story of Cancer, A Mother’s Love & Taylor Swift
Written by Elizabeth Gross
MEP of Ohio, Inc
Silver – Adult Books: Biographies & Memoirs
Smart Starts in the Arts: Fostering Intelligence, Creativity and Serenity in the Early Years
Written by Judith Peck, Ed.D.
Professor Emerita of Art
Imagination Arts Publications
Silver – Adult Books: Parenting – General
More Heaven: Because Every Child Is Special
Written by Jo Anne White, PhD
Outskirts Press
Gold – Adult Books: Parenting – Special & Exceptional Needs
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