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Responsibility

Take 1!A character trait is a description of a person's qualities.Today's character trait is one that Pheobe learned on her latest adventure: Responsibility.  Responsibility is a character trait which...

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Generosity

Take 2!Make it a point to tell someone you know (or an unfamiliar face) what a great job they did on a specific task you saw them complete. Being generous not only means doing something special for...

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"Like" Us!

Look what's new...Check us out and "Like" us on Facebook! Search:   Book Babe& Pheobe McKeeby books Pheobe McKeeby's Garden Apartment Pheobe McKeeby in I Promise I'll Take Care of the Dog!

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Highlighted in Montclair State University Magazine: Spring 2012

Melissa Mola Collesano ’02 MA is the owner of Book Babe, a company that focuses on empowering readers of all ages to show off their love of reading with style and pizzazz while displaying admirable...

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Highlighted in The Magazine of William Paterson University - Spring 2012

Section Titled: Alumni Books, pg. 31Melissa Collesano '94 is the author and illustrator of two character trait books, Pheobe McKeeby's Garden Apartment and Pheobe McKeeby in I Promise I'll Take Care of...

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Friendship

Take 3!Take time to nourish a friendship. Friendship is as much about the other person as is it is about you. Diamonds last a lifetime but friendships may not. Be sure to treat those you care about as...

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Patriotism

Take 4!Chances are sometime soon you’ll attend an athletic, political, or educational event and our national anthem will be played.  When you hear it, stand proud and sing the song.  Not in your head....

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Dreamy Summer Days...

They are a coming, soon enough! But first, dear Teachers/Librarians,Don't forget to add Pheobe McKeeby on your list when completing your school budgets! Create a purchase order for Book Babe, LLC...

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Compassion

Take 5!Compassion means being kind and thoughtful toward others. Let me ask you, dear Book Babe, when was the last time you stopped to smell the roses?  Ahh yes, easy to say, not always easy to do....

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Appearance: Girl Scouts 100th Anniversary Event

June 23rd-Liberty State Park, Jersey City.  Click  for more information!

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New Jersey Teacher's Convention 2013

Presenting 3-4:30pmLook forward to seeing our NJ teachers!

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Kick Up Your Heels!

Proud to be asked to donate my heels in the "Kick Up Your Heels" themed auction at the Lancaster Opera House. The auction will commence in January 2014. Over the past 5 years they have raised over...

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Presenter: From My Classroom to Yours

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Authors Alley ~ NJSAL Conference 2014

I will be presenting my books in Authors Alley at this years NJASL Fall Conference. Look forward to seeing you.

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Assembly Idea!

Teachers, Librarians and Friends,Are you looking for an assembly idea for your school or classroom?...I would love to come out and meet your students this year. Visiting with teachers and friends I...

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Pheobe McKeeby knows how to turn a rainy day into creative fun! Get out your crayons, grab your lil' one, click and get started!Pheobe's adorable rain gear!

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Featured Author & Illustrator in May issue of NJASL Publication

THREE CHEERS FOR BOOKSA former school librarian, it gives me great pleasure to be a featured author and illustrator in this month's issue of NJASL BOOKMARK publication.  I invite you to read the story...

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Featured Author at NJASL- Fall Conference 2015

Calling all librarians! I'll be heading over to the NJ Association of School Librarians Conference Nov. 15-17...I'll be with set up in Authors Alley with my main character and sassy sidekick, Pheobe...

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Meeting Pheobe McKeeby for the 1st time!

We were so excited to meet Pheobe, it was the first thing Milana asked for after waking up! Very excited to have her in our family and will enjoy showing her all around. Feel free to say hello in the...

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Homeschool Ideas

This homeschool lesson was tons of fun. We brought it back old school style...I mean "audio cassette" old school. Lol. My 5 yr old and I listened to a story while doing some sticker art. Then, we...

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Back at it!

Happy to be back at it again! I've been blessed to be on hiatus for quite a few years working at home with my two children. I have a son, now 7 and a daughter, 5. I homeschooled my son up through...

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Caught in action at the gym

The weather has been pretty crazy here in Jersey-- warm one day, freezing another. A couple days in to spring and we're still having snow. I'm even finding it hard to dress for simple things like...

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Random Acts of Kindness: 2 Tickets

I recently drove down the street and saw an elderly man sitting on the side of his home enjoying the sun. It transported me back two decades to Paterson, NJ, same situation, where an elderly man would...

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New Milestones

Big excitement today. My little darling got beautified with pierced ears! She was confident and ready and I definitely had my proud mom-moment seeing her stare at her beautiful big girl earrings in the...

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Happy Mother's Day

Celebrate the girl you were, embrace the mother you've become. Take in all the good that was passed down from each generation before you and make your tomorrows spectacular. Happy Mother's Day to all...

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