By Elena Epstein, Director of the National Parenting Product Awards. For more product reviews, visit nappaawards.com.
Kindie Rock Stars Podcast
This dynamic podcast showcases the diverse talents of children’s musicians and family entertainers. Each episode features an artist story and a song. Free, patrickadamsbooks.com
Shadow Play Books
Unfold the book, turn down the lights and switch on a flashlight to be transported into a world of imagination. These magic books will inspire parents and kids to share nightly stories. $39.90, ages birth+, shadowplay.store
‘Sharon, Lois & Bram Best of the Best Live ’
This collection features live tracks taken from tours in Canada and the United States during the band’s touring heyday in the 1990s. Compiled by super fans, this release is the ultimate throwback experience from one of the top enduring children’s music artists. $14.99, sharonloisandbram.com
Qeepsake
Capture your child’s milestones with this easy-to-use app. Members receive daily texts, prompting them to text back a moment or milestone with a photo. Qeepsake securely builds these texts and photos into a digital journal that can be shared with family and printed into a book. $95.88, qeepsake.com
Art Puzzle-Dancing Lion
Explore Chinese cultural elements of traditional folk customs of the lion dance. With its 18 knowledge points, kids can learn about these traditions as they explore their creativity. $21.99, ages 5-8, toiworld.com