PAL Award Winners – 2022

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

GAMES

BOOKS / MEDIA

TOYS

Smart Chart Medical Kit by VTech

2-5 years | $22.49 | 2022 Toys

Pretend play encourages language and cognition skills especially when children can create moments from real life. The Smart Chart Medical Kit by...

Wizarding World Magical Minis Diagon Alley Playset by Spin Master

6+ | $59.99 | 2022 Toys

Harry Potter fans will love this 3-in-1 playset in the one of the most unique places in the Wizarding World - Diagon Alley! The set includes 3...

Oh So Fun! Canoe Set by MindWare

3+ | $99.95 | 2022 Toys

Get ready for your next adventure with the Oh So Fun! Canoe Set from MindWare. Children loved having these oversized props to allow for play to come...

Critter Creator Glow Bugs by Crayola

7+ | $16.99 | 2022 Toys

Bug lovers and future entomologists will learn fun facts while crafting critters with clay. Crayola’s Critter Creator kit includes 8 bug body part...

Pony’s Stylish Hair Salon by Calico Critters

3+ | $79.99 | 2022 Toys

This adorable playset includes everything you need to create a hair salon experience. Sally the pony is the star in this two level salon suite where...

Super Cityscape Transport Bucket Set by Hape

3+ | $124.99 | 2022 Toys

This is the ultimate pretend playset for vehicle lovers, siblings, and city planners with big imaginations. Hape’s Super Cityscape Transport...

Less-Mess Painting Activity Kit by Crayola

4+ | $24.99 | 2022 Toys

Everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in one box. The Less-Mess Painting Activity Kit is a 46 piece-set, including 3 spill-proof...