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2013 PAL Awards
Play on Words speech and language expert Sherry Artemenko recognizes exceptional toys, games and books that encourage language, spark fun and invite creative play.
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Thank you Sherry! You are a BIG help and Max adores you.
Maria, mother of a 5 year-old boyFairfield, CTSherry, thank you so much for working with my girls for so long. Your kindness, thoughtfulness, insight and professionalism made our experience so meaningful. My husband and I appreciate all you have done for them. Let’s keep in touch. Thanks again.
Mother of 3 and 5 year-old girlsGreenwich, CTSherry, thanks for giving us back our son. We are so grateful for everything you did for Ben and our family. Not seeing you every week makes me feel that something is missing… but we look forward to a summertime walk! We miss you,
Nicole, mother of 2 year-old boy who was dismissed from therapyWestport, CT
PAL Awards
Established by respected speech and language expert Sherry Artemenko, the PAL Award recognizes exceptional toys, games and books that, through their design, content, quality, and character, promote play that advances language. PAL winners in the hands of kids spark fun and creative play with lots of talk!
Products, chosen on the basis of over 30 years practical child development experience, are complemented by coaching in thoughtful reviews, showing parents how to best use each toy, game or book to build language.
2012 PAL Award winners
A Meal of the Stars by Dana Jenson and Tricia Tusa
Ages: 4 years and up
$16.99
At the Farm Wooden Books by HaPe International, Inc.
Ages: 10 months and up
$9.95
Bear Says Thanks by Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman
Ages: 3-7 years
Big Book of My World by Kali Stileman
Ages: 3-7 years
$14.95
Gem by Hollie Hobbie
Ages: 3-7 years
$16.99
Huck Runs Amuck! by Sean Taylor
Ages: 3 years and up
$16.99
Just Say BOO! by Susan Hood and Jed Henry
Ages: 3-8 years
$12.99
Mossy by Jan Brett
Ages: 4-6 years
$17.99
Rocket Writes a Story by Tad Hills
Ages: 4-8 years
$17.99
Spike the Mixed-Up Monster by Susan Hood and Melissa Sweet
Ages: 4-8 years old
$16.99
Splish Splash, Splat! by Rob Scotton
Ages: 3 years and up
$16.99
The Little Pea by Eric Battut
Ages: 3 years and up
$16.95
The Tooth Mouse by Susan Hood and Janice Nadeau
Ages: 5-9 years
$16.95
What Can a Crane Pick Up? by Rebecca Kai Dotlich and Mike Lowery
Ages: 1 year and up
$16.99





