Spring Cedars is honored to announce that Bella Dreams of Whipped Cream and Mitchie the Service Dog Gets a Job! written by Diane Petrozzo with illustrations by Lauren Zurcher, has earned the prestigious Gold Mom’s Choice Award® (MCA). Having been rigorously evaluated by a panel of MCA judges, the book is deemed to be among the best products for families.

The MCA evaluation process uses a propriety methodology in which entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal, and cost.

"Our aim to introduce families and educators to best-in-class products and services,” explains Dawn Matheson, Executive Director of the MCA. “We have a passion to help families grow emotionally, physically and spiritually. Parents and educators know that products and services bearing our seal of approval are high-quality and also a great value. The MCA evaluation program is designed to incorporate the expertise of scientists, physicians and other specialists; but we also engage parents, children, educators, and caregivers because they are experts in knowing what is best for their families.”

With the evaluation now complete, the testing samples of both books will be donated to schools, libraries, hospitals, and nonprofit organizations.