For Immediate Release: 09/6/21
Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Best Products & Services of August 2021
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
- Food & Supplements
- Educational Products & Electronic Learning
- Apps and Software
- Activities, Crafts & Hobbies
- 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
- Adult Books
- Miscellaneous
Gear, Accessories & Personal Use
Momcozy Pregnancy Pillows
Publisher
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Bedding & Room Decor
Sleep Sacks
Bumbershoots by Nana
Silver – Gear & Accessories: Clothing
The Comfy Bra
Bumpsuit
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Clothing
The Support Waist Trainer
Bumpsuit
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Clothing
The Legging
Bumpsuit
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Clothing
The Cindy
Bumpsuit
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Clothing
Naturepedic Organic Breathable 2-Stage Crib and Toddler Mattress
Naturepedic
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Miscellaneous
Watch Your Mouth USB charger safety covers
Geddy’s Mom LLC
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Safety
Cubo Ai Plus Smart Baby Monitor with Wall Mount Set Option
Yun Yun AI Baby Camera Co., Ltd
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Safety
Food & Supplements
Healthy Heights Nutritional Shake Mix
Healthy Heights
Silver – Food & Supplements: Children
Educational Products & Electronic Learning
Greg & Steve GET UP & DANCE CD
Greg & Steve Productions/GREG & STEVE
Gold – Educational Products: Preschoolers
Ivy Kids Kits
Ivy Kids LLC
Silver – Educational Products: Ages 5 to 8
Apps and Software
The Potty Map
Potty Map Central
Gold – Apps & Software: Toddlers
Smart Tales
Marshmallow Games
Gold – Apps & Software: Preschoolers
gohenry
Mastercard International
Gold – Apps & Software: Ages 5 to 8
Activities, Crafts & Hobbies
Flower Pot Kit
Pinwheel Crafts
Gold – Arts, Crafts & Hobbies: Ages 5 to 8
Home / Mobile Audio & Viewing (Music, Storytelling, Video Games, etc.)
Star Forest
Star Forest Entertainment
Gold – Audio Experiences: Ages 5 to 8
Children’s Picture Books
Chickens Don’t Wear Tutus!
Written and illustrated by Laura Willingham
Black Rose Writing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Animal Kingdom
Disney My First Stories: Dumbo Gets Dressed
Written by PI Kids; Illustrated by Jerrod Maruyama
PI Kids
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
Disney My First Stories: Minnie and the Lost Unicorn
Written by PI Kids; Illustrated by Jerrod Maruyama
PI Kids
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
Disney My First Stories: Hooray for Nature!
Written by PI Kids; Illustrated by Jerrod Maruyama
PI Kids
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
School Feels Different
Written by Mandeesh Gill; Illustrated by Noor Alshalabi; Edited by Calico Editing Services
Mandeesh Gill
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
Please Don’t Tell Cooper That Jack is a Rabbit
Written by Michelle Lander Feinberg; Illustrated by Anna Mosca; Edited by Robert Astle
Cooper The Dog Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Domestic Animals & Pets
The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How to Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships
Written by Christina Furnival; Illustrated by Katie Dwyer; Edited by Karsyn Morse, Jenessa Jackson, Jennifer Navarre
PESI Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth
Mighty Madeline
Written by Julia Mason; Illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams
Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) Publishing LLC
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth
Sticky Icky Vicky:: Courage over Fear
Written by Alysia and Michael Ssentamu; Illustrated by Noor Alshalabi
Pixel Publishing House
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth
Teddy Talks: A Paws-itive Story About Type 1 Diabetes
Written by Vanessa Messenger; Illustrated by Emma Latham
Messenger Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Health & Safety
I Have to Call Paul!
Written by Corey Lohan; Illustrated by Valerie Pechenyk
Pentrove Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Humor
Vroom Vroom Visits Nana and Grandpa
Written by Kelly Romeo; Illustrated by Tyler Bray
Kelly Romeo
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Imagine It!
You Got This: A Tale of Courage
Written by Wanda Carter Roush; Illustrated by Nataly Simmons; Edited by Katrina DeLallo
Evelyn J. Wagoner
Ella’s Pearl Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
MOMENT
Written by Robert Abad
Self-Published
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Peoples, Places & Cultures
Kobee Manatee Climate Change and The Great Blue Hole Hazard
Written by Robert Scott Thayer; Illustrated by Lauren Gallegos; Edited by Susan Korman
Thompson Mill Press
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Science & Technology
Did You Say Pasghetti? Dusty and Danny Tackle Dyslexia
Written by Tammy Fortune; Illustrated by Pieter Els; Edited by Joanna Jarc Robinson
Tammy Fortune
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Specialized Concepts / Differently Abled
Chipper Makes Merry
Written by Kimber Morgan; Illustrated by Kim Sponaugle
Simple Wonder Press
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Mr. Quigley’s Keys
Written by Barbara Gruener; Illustrated by Audrye Williams
EduMatch
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Today Cara Goes to Kindergarten
Written by Joan Ruddiman, EdD; Illustrated by Jo Ann Kairys
Joan Ruddiman, EdD
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
The Big Adventures Of A Little Tree: Tree Finds Friendship
Written by Nadja Springer; Illustrated by Tilia Rand-Bell
Self-Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Little Faith
Written by Rose Sprinkle; Illustrated by Maryury Rivera
WIPF stock and Publishers
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Toys, Games & Puzzles
Joyjoz Baby Musical Mat
Publisher
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
Strider 12 Sport Balance Bike
Strider Bikes Inc.
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers
Pancake Monster
Blue Orange Games
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Preschoolers
Baby Bees Doll Collection by Orijin Bees
Orijin Bees
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Preschoolers
Go Culture! Card Game – Adinkra Series by Orijin Bees
Orijin Bees
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)
When Fred the Snake goes to School
Written by Peter Cotton; Illustrated by Bonnie Lemiare
Bublish
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8):
The Kids’ Guide to Getting Your Words on Paper: Simple Stuff to Build the Motor Skills and Strength for Handwriting
Written by Lauren Brukner; Illustrated by Elissa Elwick
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Body, Mind & Spirit
Henry Hermit Crab Finds a Home
Written by Laara C Oakes; Illustrated by Christina Allen
Corn Crib Studio & Publishing
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Fiction – General
Magical Meadow
Written by Dr. Jennifer Schmidt; Illustrated by Christina Allen
Corn Crib Studio & Publishing
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Inspirational / Motivational
Jelani J Sessions: Cloudy Days
Written by Sabrina Cotton; Illustrated by Elvon Gomes; Edited by Rachell Hall
Jelani J LLC
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Self-Improvement
Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)
The Highlights Book of Things to Draw
Written and illustrated by Highlights
Highlights Press
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)
The Highlights Book of Things to Write
Written and illustrated by Highlights
Highlights Press
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)
Bradley’s Dragons
Written by Patrick Matthews
Second Story Up
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fantasy, Myths & Legends
Mr. Pigglesworth Presents Mindful Money Habits
Written and illustrated by Nicole Cadwallader
Mr. Pigglesworth
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Self-Improvement
For The Love Of Willy: Overcoming Sadness After Losing A Beloved Pet
Written by Nancy Addison; Illustrated by Maria Renaud; Edited by Matthew Howard
Organic Healthy Lifestyle Publishing
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Self-Improvement
Young Adult Books
An Eclectic Array of Texas Musicians Coloring Book!: Coloring Book
Written and illustrated by Sara Hickman
Sleeveless
Gold – Young Adult Books: Non-Fiction – General
Adult Books
The Importance of Now
Written by Paul Schumacher
Black Rose Writing
Gold – Adult Books: Fiction & Literature
The Wellness-Empowered Woman: Living A Passion Fit Life to Elevate Your Health, Happiness, Family, and Career
Written by Reena Vokoun; Illustrated by Victoria Wolf and Alex Johnson; Edited by Donna Mazzitelli and Jennifer Jas
Fuchsia Rose Media
Gold – Adult Books: Inspirational / Motivational
Secrets to Parenting Without Giving a F^ck: The Non-Conformist Playbook to Raising Happy Kids Without Public Meltdowns, Power Struggles & Punishments
Written by Sue Donnellan; Edited by Katie McCoach, Lori Duff
Ask Mom Parenting
Gold – Adult Books: Parenting – Humor
Miscellaneous
Sound Oasis Pet Sound Therapy System
Sound Oasis
Gold – Miscellaneous: Other
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