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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How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long
Dr. Toughlove recommends that you get ready to read “How I Became a Pirate” by Melinda Long and illustrated by David Shannon. Shiver me timbers!…
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How to Babysit a Grandpa by Jean Reagan
This month’s review discusses the full-of-fun book, “How to Babysit a Grandpa” by Jean Reagan, illustrated by Lee Wilder. Happy Father’s Day! Dr. Toughlove has…
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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…