VERMILION, Ohio - s4story -- Vermilion, OH – The Mom's Choice Awards® has named The Snail and the Butterfly by literary fiction Author Doug Cooper, aka Dougie Coop for his children's literature, as among the best in family-friendly media, products, and services. The book was illustrated by acclaimed Australian artist CJ the Kid and published by Rare Bird Books based in Los Angeles, CA.

The Mom's Choice Awards evaluation process uses a proprietary methodology in which entries are scored on several elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal, and cost.

"We are thrilled to earn the Mom's Choice Award honoring excellence in family friendly products," says Dougie Coop. "We know all the great things the MCA does to connect consumers, educators, and caregivers with the best products and services available for families. To be recognized by such a distinguished panel is a profound honor."

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The evaluators adhere to a strict code of ethics to ensure objectivity and also to keep the evaluation free from manufacturer influence. "Our aim is to introduce families and educators to best-in-class products and services," explains Dawn Matheson, CEO of the Mom's Choice Awards. "Parents and educators know that products and services bearing our seal of excellence are high-quality and also a great value."

Filled with inspiration and motivation to pursue one's dreams, The Snail and the Butterfly is a hardcover children's book for ages 4-7 about an ambitious snail who wanted to fly and a seasoned butterfly who questioned why. With the evaluation now complete, the testing samples of the book, plush toys, and stickers will be donated to schools, libraries, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations.

About Author Dougie Coop
Author Dougie Coop, better known under his award-winning literary fiction and thriller pen name Doug Cooper, is the author of the literary novels Outside In, The Investment Club, and Focus Lost. Always searching, he has traveled to over twenty-five countries on five continents, exploring the contradictions between what we believe and how we act in the pursuit of truth, beauty, and love.

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About the Mom's Choice Awards®
The Mom's Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for children, families, and educators. The program is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products, and services. The organization is based in the United States and has reviewed thousands of entries from more than 60 countries. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers, and members of the media look for the MCA mother-and-child Honoring Excellence seal of approval when selecting quality products and services for children and families.