The Mom’s Choice awards has named “Raising Boys to Be Like Jesus” and “Mothering Heights: A Novel Approach for Christian Mothers” among the best in family-friendly media, products and services.

Author Sharon Norris Elliott’s “Raising Boys to Be Like Jesus” is a Gold recipient in the Parenting/General category. “Mothering Heights,” by Keitha Smith and Susan Brereton, is a Silver recipient in the Adult Books/Inspirational/Motivational category. Both books are 2009 Judson Press releases.

The Mom’s Choice awards recognize authors, inventors, companies, parents and others for their efforts in creating quality family-friendly media, products and services. Parents, educators, librarians and retailers rely on these evaluations when selecting quality materials for children and families. The awards’ seal helps families and educators navigate the vast array of products and services and make informed decisions.

A panel of judges includes education, media and other specialists as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others.

Panel members include Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Emmy-winner, professor and founder of PBS’s “Reading Rainbow”; Julie Aigner-Clark, creator of “Baby Einstein” and “The Safe Side Project”; and Jodee Blanco, bestselling author.

In the evaluation process, entries are scored on production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost.

For more information on the honorees, visit the website www.MomsChoiceAwards.com.

This story is provided by Worldwide Faith News.