PAL Award Winners – 2015
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
Lego Duplo Airport
Lego’s duplo Airport set for ages 2-5 fosters both creative play and language learning through the brand's well practiced insights in delivering the...
Beauty Belongings By Hape
Kids love to play pretend and dress-up so don't forget the makeup! This kid-sized beauty kit was magic in a preschooler's hands. I couldn't believe...
Giant Floor Puzzle ABC Monsters by Janod
Janod got it right when they combined some popular themes for early learners--ABC's and monsters! Kids loved assembling this giant 50 piece puzzle...
Hospital Observation Puzzle by Janod
This amazing puzzle depicts a busy hospital scene with subplots of checkups, operating room, post-op, maternity, x-ray, and pediatric areas. So much...
Fireman Observation Puzzle by Janod
What a tremendous scene with auxiliary themes around the story of a fire being put out. Trucks and ladder rescue, helicopter observation, news...
Worry Eaters by The Haywire Group
My striped, plush Worry Eater immediately caught kids' attention as they gave them a squeeze. One little boy was examining his and said, "What do...
My Pram Caterpillar by Janod
When it's time to take baby on a stroll, or pop in the car seat, clip on this caterpillar for some walk-along fun. His soft smiley face anchors one...
Activity Playmat Ladybug by Janod
Kaloo's signature soft fur makes Mom want to slide in under this arch of fun too, right next to her baby! Incredibly easy and fast to set up, this...
Colors Activity Book Owl by Janod
Babies love to observe and explore so open up this fuzzy owl's mouth and get to work. Oops, I mean play! Her big inviting eyes say, "Talk to me" as...
GAMES
Three Little Piggies by SmartGames
Take the classic story of the Three Little Pigs that has entertained children throughout generations, add some brain challenges, a wordless story...
Dohdles! by Thames and Kosmos
I had five kids playing Dohdles! with me and there couldn't have been more excitement around the table. Kids loved secretly sculpting their object...
Dinosaur Escape by Peaceable Kingdom
Kids loved Dinosaur Escape as soon as I opened the game board and revealed the mini stegosaurus, brontosaurus and triceratops.. The forest,...
Disney Doc McStuffins Mix Up! Fix Up! Game by Wonder Forge
Kids light up when they see Doc McStuffins and her friends Lambie, Stuffy and Chilly on the special x-ray cards. One player is the patient as they...
Puzzle+App-T-Rex by Ravensburger
Assembling a beautifully illustrated puzzle can be such a relaxing and engaging activity for multiple ages to spend time together. We had such fun...
Puzzle +App-My Favorite Horse by Ravensburger
So many girls like anything horses and now they can assemble this beautiful puzzle, download the app, and play 3 associated games to extend the fun!...
Do You Know Shakespeare? by SimplyFun
I'll be honest, it's been a while since I've discussed Shakespeare but I enjoyed digging out facts and responding to fellow players who were more...
BOOKS / MEDIA
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