Mom's Choice Awards® Names Best Products & Services of May 2017

Mom's Choice Awards Media Release

For Immediate Release: 6/1/17

Mom’s Choice Awards® Names Best Products & Services of May 2017

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

BABY ZALA ®BABY ZALA ®
Zala Moon Inc.
Silver – Gear & Accessories: Infant Positioners

Original Dooky Universal Stroller and Car Seat CoverOriginal Dooky Universal Stroller and Car Seat Cover
Dooky
Silver – Gear & Accessories: Sports / Outdoor

BelleMa Effective Pro with IDC ™BelleMa Effective Pro with IDC ™
Bellema Co
Gold – Personal Use Products (Skin Care, Health Care, etc.): Women

Educational Products & Electronic Learning

Piggy BankPiggy Bank
US Playing Card Company
Gold – Educational Products: Preschoolers

Sharks are WildSharks are Wild
US Playing Card Company
Gold – Educational Products: Preschoolers

Catch'N FishCatch’N Fish
US Playing Card Company
Gold – Educational Products: Preschoolers

BRIGHT Science Quiz® Biology editionBRIGHT Science Quiz® Biology edition
Games by BRIGHT of Sweden
Gold – Educational Products: Young Adults

Apps and Software

Miao MiMiao Mi
Celestial Tiger Entertainment
Gold – Apps & Software: Preschoolers

iBiome-OceaniBiome-Ocean
Springbay Studio Ltd.
Gold – Apps & Software: Ages 9 to 12

BarkBark
Bark Technologies
Gold – Apps & Software: Adults

Activities, Crafts & Hobbies

Color Wonder On-The-GoColor Wonder On-The-Go
Crayola
Gold – Arts, Crafts & Hobbies: Ages 5 to 8

Home / Mobile Audio & Viewing (Music, Storytelling, Video Games, etc.)

Jungle Jim - A Musical Wildlife AdventureJungle Jim – A Musical Wildlife Adventure
Wagner Productions
Gold – Viewing (Television/DVD/Blu-Ray ): Preschoolers

Children’s Picture Books

Return Of The Look Cookers!Return Of The Look Cookers!
Written by Jim Malloy; Illustrated by Hannah Stephey
3 Dreams Creative Enterprises
Gold – Children’s Picture Books

The Tale of Jane SadearThe Tale of Jane Sadear
Written and illustrated by Liana-Melissa Allen
CreateSpace
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes

The Adventures of Pugley BearThe Adventures of Pugley Bear: Home Sweet Home
Written by Sol Regwan; Illustrated by Alejandro Echavez
Mascot Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Adventure, Adventurers & Heroes

the elephant who tried to tiptoethe elephant who tried to tiptoe
Written by Andrew Sam Newman; Illustrated by Liesl Bell
Conscious Stories LLC
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Body, Mind & Spirit

the boy who searched for silencethe boy who searched for silence
Written by Andrew Sam Newman; Illustrated by Alexis Aronson
Conscious Stories LLC
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Body, Mind & Spirit

the hug who got stuckthe hug who got stuck
Written by Andrew Sam Newman; Illustrated by Alexis Aronson
Conscious Stories LLC
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Body, Mind & Spirit

The Shimmering SecretThe Shimmering Secret
Written by Karla Hansen; Illustrated by Ron Wagner; Edited by Heather Hansen, Ann McBee, Anthony Paustian
BookPress Publishing
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Developing Social Skills

Baxter's Busy DayBaxter’s Busy Day
Written by Donna Roberts and illustrated by Ashley Teets; Illustrated by Ashley Teets
Headline Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Domestic Animals & Pets

Monsters Have My Brother!Monsters Have My Brother!
Written by Karen Jacques; Illustrated by Erin Cahanes; Edited by Beaver’s Pond Press
Beaver’s Pond Press
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Family Life

It's Just So LittleIt’s Just So Little
Written by Brenda Faatz, Peter Trimarco; Illustrated by Peter Trimarco
Notable Kids Publishing
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Family Life

My Monster FamilyMy Monster Family
Written by Karen Jacques; Illustrated by Erin Cahanes; Edited by Beaver’s Pond Press
Beaver’s Pond Press
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Family Life

Desert MirageDesert Mirage
Written by Sylvia M. Medina
Saige J. Bullock-Dixon; Illustrated by Joy Eagle
Green Kids Club, Inc.
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Green Earth

The Three Little Horses and the Big Bully DonkeyThe Three Little Horses and the Big Bully Donkey
Written and illustrated by Liana-Melissa Allen
CreateSpace
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth

Donkey's KiteDonkey’s Kite: A Horse Valley Adventure
Written and illustrated by Liana-Melissa Allen
CreateSpace
Silver – Children’s Picture Books: Growing Up / Personal Growth

Buzzy and Thomas Move into the President's HouseBuzzy and Thomas Move into the President’s House
Written by Vicki Tashman; Illustrated by Fatima Stamato; Edited by Susan Krawitz
Historical Tails
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Historical Fiction

the laughing witchthe laughing witch
Written by Andrew Sam Newman; Illustrated by Liesl Bell
Conscious Stories LLC
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: New Age & Indigo Topics

ABC's with Me!ABC’s with Me!
Written by Jeanette Bahn; Illustrated by Donna Farrell
Read Your Story
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Novelty Books

Hopping to America: A Rabbit’s Tale of ImmigrationHopping to America: A Rabbit’s Tale of Immigration
Written by Diana Pisher Walker and Illustrated by Ashley Teets; Illustrated by Ashley Teets
Headline Books
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Peoples, Places & Cultures

Frolic First BibleFrolic First Bible
Written by J.A. Reisch; Illustrated by Natasha Rimmington
Sparkhouse Family
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Religion & Spirituality

The Plant PledgeThe Plant Pledge: A Children’s Book About Eating Vegetables
Written by Kate Murray; Illustrated by Sarah Geraci
Vogue Media
Gold – Children’s Picture Books: Values & Life Lessons

Toys, Games & Puzzles

Sleepy Glow Bear™Sleepy Glow Bear™
VTech
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Babies

Rocket Shape SorterRocket Shape Sorter
The Learning Journey International
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Toddlers

Wonder CrewWonder Crew
PlayMonster
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Preschoolers

ROLLERS®ROLLERS®
USAopoly
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8

Ice CoolIce Cool
Brain Games
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8

NEATLINGS Chore Chart SystemNEATLINGS Chore Chart System
NEATLINGS, LLC
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8

Eye 'N SeekEye ‘N Seek
Blue Orange Games
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 5 to 8

TelestrationsTelestrations
USAopoly
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Ages 9 to 12

EXEO Duo™EXEO Duo™
Games by BRIGHT of Sweden
Gold – Toys, Games & Puzzles: Young Adults

Juvenile Level 1 (Ages 5 to 8)

The Lemonade Stand CookbookThe Lemonade Stand Cookbook:
Step-by-Step Recipes and Crafts for Kids to Make…and Sell!
Written by Kathy Strahs; Illustrated by Carol Yoshizumi; Edited by Margaret McGuire Novak
Burnt Cheese Press
Gold – Juvenile Books (Level 1 – Ages 5 to 8): Cooking & Food

Juvenile Level 2 (Ages 9 to 12)

The Seasons of a GiantThe Seasons of a Giant
Written by Pamela Hartley
CreateSpace
Silver – Juvenile Books (Level 2 – Ages 9 to 12): Fantasy, Myths & Legends

Young Adult Books

Bitter BetrayalBitter Betrayal
Written by Amanda M. Thrasher; Edited by Jody Amato
Progressive Rising Phoenix Press
Gold – Young Adult Books: Fiction – General

The AscensionThe Ascension
Written by Lauren Hudson
Headline Books
Gold – Young Adult Books: New Age & Indigo Topics

CLASSICSCLASSICS: Why and how we can encourage children to read them
Written by Fiza Pathan
Fiza Pathan Publishing OPC Private Limited
Silver – Young Adult Books: Reference & Study Aids

Adult Books

Genealogy Basics In 30 MinutesGenealogy Basics In 30 Minutes:
The quick guide to creating a family tree, building connections with relatives, and discovering the stories of your ancestors
Written by Shannon Combs-Bennett
i30 Media
Silver – Adult Books: Activities, Crafts & Hobbies ( Includes Puzzles & Games)

OK Now What? A Caregiver's Guide to What MattersOK Now What? A Caregiver’s Guide to What Matters
Written by Sue Collins & Nancy Taylor Robson
Head to Wind Publishing
Gold – Adult Books: Body, Mind & Spirit

Believe in YourselfBelieve in Yourself: Coloring Book
Written and illustrated by Samantha Snyder
aka associates
Gold – Adult Books: Inspirational / Motivational

HAIKU for an Artist/HAIKU PARA UNA PINTORA: HAIKU PARA UNA PINTORA
Written by Elizabeth Yahn WILLIAMS, Translator: Dr. Edith Jonsson-Devillers; Illustrated by Marion Wong; Edited by Elizabeth Yahn Williams, Dr. Edith Jonsson-Devillers
Guidelights Productions
Silver – Adult Books: Poetry

Entering the Thriver ZoneEntering the Thriver Zone:
A seven-Step Guide to Thriving After Abuse
Written by Susan M. Omilian JD
Butterfly Bliss Productions
Gold – Adult Books: Women’s Issues

Miscellaneous

GentleBottleGentleBottle
OlaBaby Inc.
Gold – Miscellaneous: Other

ChimeChime
Sittercity
Gold – Miscellaneous: Other

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