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The 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 organization is based in the United States and has reviewed thousands of items from more than 55 countries.

Coming soon in time for those important conversations about starting school...

 
 

What People Are Saying:

  • “Mama, read it again!”

    AJ, age 3

  • "A DARLING BOOK! Interesting how all the layers that are considered, especially the rise and fall of the balloon."

    Marilyn Roessler, retired educator

  • "Wow! This is a wonderful book for sharing one-on-one or with a class. I can picture using it as an extension to a Second Step lesson or a Morning Meeting check-in. I really love the balloon – it makes for a great discussion starter. I also really liked the additional synonyms at the end. I can picture older kids brainstorming their own."

    Wendy Offery, MLS

    School Library Media Specialist.

  • “This is every school counselor's dream book. And for a Title One school like mine, it is a powerful text to incorporate into a classroom reading for its rich vocabulary and expressive language! This is a book all elementary teachers would want in their classroom (especially at the beginning of the year) and it partners so well with programs like Responsive Classroom and Second Step.”

    -Jeanne Muzi

    Elementary School Principal

  • "I can definitely use this in my classroom! The illustrations are great so crisp and bright!"

    Julie Yi, First Grade Teacher

  • "I love it! The concept is brilliant. A beautiful story and teaching tool. Congratulations!"

    Jo Fiore, librarian

  • “A heartfelt story told by a loving grandmother and distinguished educator, Joan Ruddiman, EdD, who shares the journey of Noanie and PopPop as a way to encourage children to share their own big feelings about life's experiences. This book provides children with the freedom to create and showcase themselves using a selection of exciting activities and expanded vocabulary. Joan does a masterful job empowering students to be active participants in self-expression that vastly enhances vibrant and meaningful learning.”

    -Laurence R. Fieber

    Executive Director, Emeritus

    Center for Future Educators

    The College of New Jersey

  • "Delightful story! I really like the connection of feelings and balloons. The deflated balloon when PopPop is sick is a great illustration."

    Kay Goerss, PhD, retired superintendent