PAL Award Winners – 2010
Exceptional toys, games and books / media that encourage language, spark fun and invite creative play.
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!
TOYS
Go! Go! Sports Girls Dolls by Dream Big
When visiting the International Toy Fair, I was attracted to simple but effective dolls for promoting healthy pretend play. I saw my share of dolls...
Furnished School by Playmobil
Going to school has never been so much fun. As one mom said, "This is nicer than most real schools!" As we assembled Playmobil's new Furnished...
The Pirate Ship, Super Sized Floor Puzzle, by Ravensburger
Super Sized Floor Puzzle, by Ravensburger link 24 large puzzle pieces together to reveal a cut-away view of three floors and a deck of pirate...
Calico Critter Country Tree House by International Playthings
Gather your furry friends for an afternoon in the Country Tree House. Don't worry, there is plenty of room for everyone, big and small. With...
Horse Stables by Lego
Duplo sets by Lego are some of the best play sets for imaginative play and now we can explore horse country! Providing just enough to get the action...
Muffin Doll by Gotz
It's no wonder that Gotz dolls is celebrating its 60th anniversary--continuing to create dolls like precious Muffin who perfectly cradles into...
Wildlife Care Station by Playmobil
Introduce your child to Playmobil's "Wildlife Care Station" and you'll lose them to great creative play involving compassion and care for the...
Bon Voyage by Alex Jr.
I never thought packing the car was particularly fun until I watched a one-year-old happily stuff the picnic basket, hat, ball, umbrella and...
Large Zoo by Playmobil 1-2-3
The toddler-preschool set is delighted to be able to participate in pretend play with Playmobil, just like their big brothers and sisters. Thanks to...
GAMES
Rory’s Story Cubes by Gamewright
Kids love to roll dice--now they can toss nine picture cubes with clever images on each of the six sides and tell a story using the face up images....
Order’s Up by Gamewright
Things are hopping at the Ring-A-Ding Diner as players compete to quickly fill their orders before their opponents do. A game of fast...
S’Match by Thinkfun
S'MatchS' Match, by Thinkfun, is all about learning and remembering language categories. You have to know the story behind the invention of this...
What’s In the Cat’s Hat? by I Can Do That Games
Wait a minute, The cat just left his hat behind with a little surprise inside. It's our job to guess what it is. Kids love being the Hat Master who...
Take the Cake by Gamewright
Take The Cake"Take the Cake"is a great starter game for preschoolers who will love to decorate their colorful cupcakes. Simple but inviting, this...
BOOKS / MEDIA
Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg
"Beautiful Oops" serves as a delightful, bright, interactive book for kids, demonstrating through paper art that a spill, tear or smudge can be...
Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Pollaco Patricia Polacco
" Junkyard Wonders," based on her life story, is an inspirational picture of a child's possibilities not disabilities. Young Tricia anticipated a...
3-D Close Up Animal Homes by Barbara Taylor, Silver Dolphin
A great resource on animal architects, insect cities, water homes or nest builders, this book introduces kids to the language of nature. With...
The Pout-Pout Fish in the Big-Big Dark by Deborah Diesen
Our friend, the Pout-Pout Fish, is back embarking on a new adventure of courage and friendship. Author, Deborah Diesen’s power packed verse draws...
ABC Animal Jamboree by Giles Andreae
Celebrate the alphabet with this party of animals from an angelfish to a zebra with lots of fun in between. The bold, snappy illustrations pop off...
About The Award
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