I review some of my favorite children’s books as Dr. Toughlove, one of the protagonists in my first book, Jamal and Me. My column appears monthly in The Bay Times/Record-Observer, a local newspaper located in Queen Anne’s County, MD.
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Everything in Its Place: A Story of Books and Belonging by Pauline David-Sax
Dr. Toughlove’s August 2025 book review is a great selection for the start of the upcoming school year. Enjoy! With summer winding down and the…
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The Verts: A Story of Introverts and Extroverts written by Ann Patchett and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser
You won’t want to miss learning about a children’s book written by best-selling author Ann Patchett and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. They make quite…
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All the Books by Hayley Rocco and illustrated by John Rocco
You won’t want to miss reading about All the Books, written by Hayley Rocco and illustrated by Caldecott Honoree John Rocco. Enjoy! It is hard…
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The Yellow Bus by Loren Long
Dr. Toughlove put a spotlight on a wonderful new picture book by Loren Long for her May 2025 column. Enjoy! Yellow school buses are the…
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Partly Cloudy by Deborah Freedman
Happy April! Dr. Toughlove reviewed Partly Cloudy, a book about clouds! After all, April Showers bring May flowers! Enjoy! Have you ever heard the expression,…
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I Am a Masterpiece by Mia Armstrong
Dr. Toughlove reviewed I Am A Masterpiece by Mia Armstrong and illustrated by Alexandra Thompson. Happy Women’s History Month! March is Women’s History Month, and…