For Immediate Release: 03/6/23
Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Best Products & Services of February 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
- Educational Products & Electronic Learning
- Children’s Picture Books
- Toys, Games & Puzzles
- Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)
- Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)
- Adult Books
Gear, Accessories & Personal Use
Busy Baby Bungee Bib & Utensils
Busy Baby LLC
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Feeding
Momcozy Video Baby Monitor
Momcozy
Gold – Gear & Accessories: Media, Electronics & Accessories
Meadows Baby Super Dry Diapers L Size
DFI Retail Group
Silver – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Babies
Meadows Baby Super Dry Pants XL Size
DFI Retail Group
Silver – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Babies
Weighted Lap Animal
Barmy, LLC
Gold – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Children
Educational Products & Electronic Learning
Sparkle the Dog
Bene World, LLC
Gold – Educational Products: Ages 5 to 8
Evo Entry Kit
Ozobot
Gold – Educational Products: Ages 5 to 8
Bene Bear™
Bene World, LLC
Gold – Educational Products: Ages 5 to 8
Children’s Picture Books
Finding Love
Written by Elizabethann Moore, PhD; Illustrated by Holly LaRocca; Edited by Bibliokids
BiblioKid Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books:
Lenny and Leila and the Magical Hummingbirds
Written by Ebonie Fields; Illustrated by Sonny Heston
Author House Publishing
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes
Do Not Snuggle with a Puggle: Wally Learns Strangers Can Bring Dangers
Written by Lavelle Carlson; Illustrated by John D. Moulton
SLP Storytellers
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Animal Kingdom
The Daily Adventures of Annalise and Buster: Fun with Grandparents
Written by Bobbi Menlove; Illustrated by Karine Makaritchen; Edited by Book Baby and Bobbi Menlove
Book Baby
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
The Daily Adventures of Annalise and Buster
Written by Bobbi Menlove; Illustrated by Karine Makartichan; Edited by Book Baby and Bobbi Menlove
Book Baby
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
I’m Just a Crow
Written by Cal Davis
Cal Davis
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
The Daily Adventures of Annalise and Buster: The Fun Goes On
Written by Bobbi Menlove; Illustrated by Karine Makaritchen; Edited by Book Baby and Bobbi Menlove
Book Baby
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
Sleepy Little Goober
Written by Michael William Mayhugh, Cait Fairbanks; Illustrated by Funda Girgin; Edited by Mary Baunoch
KDP Amazon
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
The Adventures of Toby and Bonnie Bunny: Homecoming
Written and illustrated by Teresa Nornes
Blurb
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Bedtime Stories
Marcelin and Marcy: Two Elephants For A Cleaner World
Written by Claude-Alain Solliard; Illustrated by Alexi; Edited by Andrea Chin
Book baby
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Bilingual (Must include an English translation)
Morgan and the I CAN’T MONSTER: My Mindset Matters
Written by Teresa Porath; Illustrated by Luana Bran
Snugglebearbooks
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Developing Social Skills
My Cat Thinks He’s a Puppy
Written by Patricia Allieri; Illustrated by Novel Varius; Edited by Sarah Fabiny
Aqua Kids Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Domestic Animals & Pets
The Birthday Books: The Birthday Tradition
Written by Gina Palmer; Illustrated by Krister Killinger
Mascot Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth
The Tale of Mallory Mouse: From Foster Care to Adoption
Written by Laura Khoury; Illustrated by Hannah Rhodes; Edited by Bobbie Hinman
Laura Khoury Books, LLC
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth
Kidfirming: Affirmations For Our Kids
Written by Shawnee Mitchell; Illustrated by Zoey Coley
Illumined Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
Joni’s Wish
Written by Jon Phillips; Illustrated by Candace Camling
Bookpress Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
The Piece That Is You
Written by Gayle Holdman; Illustrated by Dallin Orr, Irina Harding
Roots of Humanity Foundation
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Inspirational / Motivational
Kurt Discovers the Orchestra
Written by Tom Beal; Illustrated by Elea Paybins
Headline Books
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Music & Performing Arts
Ella Learns to Dance: Book
Written by STENETTA ANTHONY; Illustrated by Covenant Books
Covenant Books, Inc.
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Music & Performing Arts
Vivienne in Paris
Written by Maria Castellucci; Illustrated by Emanuela Mannello
Mascot Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Peoples, Places & Cultures
Little Miss Grubby Toes Gets Lost!
Written by Eddie Price; Illustrated by Mark Wayne Adams; Edited by Jennifer Thomas
Eddie Price, Author
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Snowie the Squareman
Written by Michele Savaunah Zirkle; Illustrated by Julie Sneeden; Edited by Demi Stevens
Year of the Book
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Don’t Be Mean to 13: A Triskaidekaphobia Story
Written by Douglas Harris; Illustrated by YipJar; Edited by Benjamin Duffy
Label Free Publishing, LLC
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons
Toys, Games & Puzzles
Figgy
Figgy Play
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Gigi the Giraffe
Eolo Toys
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Party Pets Disco Ball
Eolo Toys
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Benji the Bear by Everyday Educate
Everyday Educate
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Tornado LED Car
Kaliber Global LLC
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
12 Days of Crystal Science
MindWare
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8
Jolly Pirate Treasure Hunt Challenge
Jolly Pirate
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
Kitchen Adventures
Little Passports
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
The Jig Is Up – Jigsaw Brain Games (Logic & Cryptograms)
The Jig Is Up
Silver – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12
Gel Blaster Surge
Gel Blaster
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Young Adults
DRAUL by Storyastic
Storyastic
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Young Adults
Swipe Swap Swindle
Storyastic
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Young Adults
Betcha Switchup
Storyastic
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Young Adults
Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)
Clumsy Clarabelle Goes Shopping: A funny interactive lesson on being honorable and doing the right thing
Written by Stacey Tait Chehardy; Illustrated by Lana Lee
Self
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Humor
Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)
Hugh the Hippo…Camps Out in my Head
Written by Beverley Reichman; Illustrated by Mark Jackson
BookBaby
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Comic Books & Graphic Novels
Bella Santini in the Land of Everlasting Change: The Bella Santini Chronicles series
Written by Angela Legh; Illustrated by Whitnee Nixon; Edited by Rusti LeHaye, Ruby Fink, and Dr. Richard Kaye
Waterside Productions
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fantasy, Myths & Legends
The Pack, The Dare, and The Draugar
Written by T.J. Hendrix
KDP
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fantasy, Myths & Legends
Bella Santini in the Troll War: The Bella Santini Chronicles
Written by Angela Legh; Illustrated by Whitnee Nixon; Edited by Rusti LeHaye, Ruby Fink, and Dr. Richard Kaye
Waterside Productions
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fantasy, Myths & Legends
Lotti and the Impossible Dream
Written by Charly Froh; Illustrated by Meritxell Andreu
Tizia-Charlotte Frohwitter
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Inspirational / Motivational
Rescuing Reed: The Little Dog Who Could
Written by Heidi Kristan Mottin; Illustrated by Stephanie Fliss
Mascot Books
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Non-Fiction – General
Eco Kids Planet Magazine
Written by Gabby Dawnay, Pete Dommett, Josette Reeves, JD Savage; Illustrated by Richy Chandler, Leah Ingledew; Edited by Anya Dimelow
Eco Kids Planet Limited
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Non-Fiction – General
Nellie in Knots
Written by Dr. Amy Neeren; Illustrated by Annia Leon; Edited by none
Bushel and Peck Books
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Self-Improvement
Gracie’s Guide: Be Kind
Written by Angie Wilson
Headline Books
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Self-Improvement
Adult Books
Like A Mother: Birthing Businesses, Babies and a Life Beyond Labels
Written by Julie Cole; Edited by YGT Media
YGT Media
Gold – Adult Books: Business / Entrepreneurial
Legacy of Laughter: A Grandparent Guide and Playbook.
Written by Mary Kay Morrison; Illustrated by Mary Kay Morrison, her 12 grandchildren and Kyle Edgell; Edited by Deb McKew
Free People Publishing
Gold – Adult Books: Humor
This May Be Difficult to Read: But You Really Should (for your child’s sake)
Written by Claire N. Rubman; Illustrated by None; Edited by Golden Ration Books Design
Education and Parenting Matters (Self-Published)
Gold – Adult Books: Parenting – Contemporary Families
Mom’s Place 4 Grace: Five Keys to Thriving with Your Special Needs Child
Written by Barbara Ann-Marie Vorel
self-published through KDP
Gold – Adult Books: Parenting – Special & Exceptional Needs
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