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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Olivia by Ian Falconer
Check out this month’s review for “Olivia” by Ian Falconer, one of Dr. Toughlove’s all-time favorite children’s books. Dr. Toughlove has decided to review one…
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The Recess Queen by Alexis O’Neill
Dr. Toughlove reviews a story about bullying titled “The Recess Queen” by Alexis O’Neill, illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith
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Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist by Linda Skeers
This informative book is written by Linda Skeers and illustrated by Marta Álvarez Minguéns Pop quiz – do you know what a paleontologist is? Simply…
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Freedom Summer by Deborah Wiles
For Black History Month, Dr. Toughlove spotlights “Freedom Summer”, written by Deborah Wiles and illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue Dr. Toughlove has decided that since February…
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The Mitten by Jan Brett
Originally published in 1989, “The Mitten” is a Ukrainian folktale adapted and illustrated by Jan Brett. Happy 2022! Now that winter has officially arrived, Dr.…
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The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg
This holiday favorite, “The Polar Express”, is written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg. The holiday season has officially arrived, so Dr. Toughlove thought it…