Cahootie Stands Up To Stringent Testing with Unlimited Fun and Learning Potential

IRVINE, CA –November 2009 - Cahootie®, the modern-day reincarnation of the iconic, handmade “cootie-catcher” and “fortune-teller” games of the past, was named an Honors Award winner in the 2009 National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Children’s Products competition. This distinguished award recognizes Cahootie as a standout among games available for children today.  The conversation-starter game allows kids to learn new fun facts about their friends, family and hobbies while stimulating the brain and developing critical thinking ability. 

Now entering its 20th year, NAPPA is a well-known name in the world of children’s learning and entertainment. Parents, relatives and those who work with children rely on NAPPA’s recommendations of high-quality toys and products that provide “smart fun,” good design and grow with children’s ever-expanding interests and skills.

“NAPPA-winning products meet the most stringent criteria and are judged by nationally recognized industry experts, educators, reviewers and advocates in their fields,” says NAPPA Manager Barbara Smith Decker. “NAPPA has set the industry standard of excellence for two decades and is a much sought-after award. When parents see the NAPPA Gold or Honors seal on winning products, they’re assured of a top notch fun and learning experience for their children.”

“We are so honored and excited to receive this distinguished award,” said Cahootie CEO Blythe Jack.  “It’s wonderful that Cahootie’s new twist on a classic game can provide such an enriching experience for children.”

Cahooties are made of pre-folded, rip-resistant laminated paper with bold, colorful graphics. Eye-catching packaging includes 40 removable and interchangeable stickers that fit one of nine themes, “Wishes & Dreams,” “Truth or Dare,” "Would You,” “My Fab Future,” “Birthday Wishes,” “Sporty Girls,” “Best Friends Forever,” “My Fab Family,” and “Girl Wonders.” The Cahootie team is always developing new themes with positive and empowering messages for tweens and currently has many more concepts on the way, including a line with Animal Planet, which is scheduled to be in stores in early 2010.

Recommended for ages 7 and up, Cahooties (MSRP $6.99) make an excellent birthday party favor or activity, and are available at retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com.  “Girl Wonders” is exclusive to Justice stores through Spring 2010.

About Cahootie
Cahootie's mission is to expand upon and enhance the timeless and iconic folded paper fortunetelling game that children have played around the world for generations.  Through our award-winning products, we aim to deliver an experience of fun, learning and connection across family and friends of all ages and backgrounds.   Available nationally through Amazon, Justice Stores and select Hallmark stores, Cahootie continues to develop engaging new products for tweens that promote self-esteem through positive messaging and empowering conversation.  Cahootie® is a registered trademark of Cahootie LLC and a patent is pending with the United States Patent & Trademark Office.  For more information, visit www.Cahootie.com.

About NAPPA
The National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) were created in 1990 to review children’s products. NAPPA is recognized for its service to parents, having won the Parenting Publications of America’s Gold Award for Editorial Excellence. NAPPA is a program administered by Dominion Parenting Media, a division of Dominion Enterprises, and promoted in association with parenting publications across the United States and on the Web at Parenthood.com