PAL Award Winners – 2019
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
Dinosaur Island by Bigjigs Toys Ltd
Grab a dinosaur and step back in time to inhabit Dinosaur Island for some creative open ended play! Kids got right to "work" in setting up their...
SMARTMAX My First Dinosaurs
It's been my experience that kids are fascinated with dinosaurs and remember their long names better than adults! Now they can bring to life their...
Folkmanis Robot Puppet
Look who is new to the Folkmanis Puppet lineup, a robot! This soft nuts and bolts, sleepy-eyed robot with a big jaw, underbite and wheelie...
Folkmanis Snow Leopard Cub Puppet
This little Snow Leopard Cub wowed my 4 year-old friend as well as her Grandma! The little cub's big blue eyes invite you in for a conversation. She...
First Words Baby Babble Training Trumpet by People Toy Company
Kids love to make a little noise so why not with their very own trumpet? In the second half of the first year, babies can grab, grasp and hold on to...
My First Shaped Puzzles–Pet Friends by The Learning Journey
Since toddlers love animals and pets, this doggy, cat, fish and bunny are an inviting theme for your child's first puzzles. The large, incredibly...
Cuddly Kitten by Faber-Castell USA
My little friend spied the "Cuddly Kitten" carrier on top of some toys and said, "Awww, cute! " I want THAT one." So our little project had begun....
Long and Tall Puzzles-Big to Small Animals by The Learning Journey
Last year's Long and Tall 123 Rocket Ship puzzle by The Learning Journey International was such a hit that I knew their newest five foot puzzle...
Snap Dolls by Cortex Toys
So many grandmas grew up on paper dolls but now play is made even easier with Snap Dolls. My little friend saw the box and said, "I have those, I...
GAMES
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