I review some of my favorite children’s books Dr. Toughlove, one of the protagonists in my first book, “Jamal and Me.” You can also find my column published monthly by The Bay Times and Queen Anne’s County Record-Observer.

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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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • Unstoppable John by Pat Zietlow Miller

    Happy February! Dr. Toughlove has reviewed a newly published book about a civil rights icon, John Lewis. It is written by Pat Zietlow Miller and…

  • Knight Owl by Christopher Dennis

    Happy 2025! Dr. Toughlove hopes you enjoy reading her January 2025 book review, Knight Owl, by Christopher Dennis.  Happy 2025! In honor of the new…

  • Olivia Helps with Christmas by Ian Falconer

    Happy Holidays! Dr. Toughlove has selected Olivia Helps with Christmas for her December 2024 review. Enjoy! The holiday season has officially arrived, so Dr. Toughlove…

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