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 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…
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You’re A Good Sport, Miss Malarkey by Judy Finchler
“You’re A Good Sport, Miss Malarkey” is written by Judy Finchler and illustrated by Kevin O’Malley. Soccer season has arrived, so Dr. Toughlove thought it…