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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The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
Happy 2023! Below is Dr. Toughlove’s January 2023 column. There is an animated read aloud video as well. Enjoy! Happy 2023! Winter has arrived, so…
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Brown Paper Teddy Bear by Catherine Allison
Read Dr. Toughlove’s December 2022 column. Enjoy! Happy Holidays! The holiday season is officially upon us, so Dr. Toughlove thought it would be an ideal…
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How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? by Jane Yolen
Dr. Toughlove reviews the delightful book “How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?” by Jane Yolen, illustrated by Mark Teague. Happy Thanksgiving! Have you ever pondered…
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Creepy Pair of Underwear! by Aaron Reynolds
Happy Halloween! With Halloween quickly approaching, Dr. Toughlove thought it was an opportune time to review the book “Creepy Pair of Underwear!,” written by Aaron…
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Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco
Dr. Toughlove reviewed “Thank You, Mr. Falker” by Patricia Polacco for her September 2022 column. School has officially begun, so Dr. Toughlove thought it would…
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The Teacher From the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
Dr. Toughlove writes about the hilarious book, “The Teacher From the Black Lagoon”, written by Mike Thaler and illustrated by Jared Lee, for her August…