PAL Award Winners – 2025

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

Restie Bestie by GIFFA

Restie Bestie by GIFFA

Restie Besties are cuddly stuffed animals that blend the comfort and familiarity of a plush friend with the calming benefits of gentle weight. This...

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Beanie Bouncer by Ty

Beanie Bouncer by Ty

Ty’s Beanie Bouncers bring a fun twist to active play by pairing soft, character-driven plush animals with a high-bounce rubber ball—creating a toy...

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Pea Pod Pals by Hape

Pea Pod Pals by Hape

Hape’s Pea Pod Pals is an adorable sensory toy that introduces babies to early learning through touch, sound, color, and playful interaction. With...

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GAMES

Tacta by The Op Games

Tacta by The Op Games

TACTA is the ultimate exercise in spatial thinking, strategy, and number sense. Players flip, twist, and turn their cards to align shapes—squares,...

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BOOKS / MEDIA

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