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Vanita Oelschlager

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Vanita Oelschlager is a wife, mother, grandmother, philanthropist, former teacher, current caregiver, author, and poet. She is a graduate of Mt. Union College in Alliance, Ohio, where she currently serves as a Trustee. Vanita is also Writer In Residence for the Literacy Program at The University of Akron. Her first book, My Grampy Can’t Walk, was widely praised. It’s an uplifting story about the wonderful relationship between her husband Jim, who has multiple sclerosis, and their grandchildren. Vanita has also supported Jim as he built Oak ssociates, ltd. into a highly respected investment management firm.

The Pullman Porter
A Tale of Two Mommies
Carrot
A Tale of Two Daddies
Postcards from a War
The Pullman Porter
A Tale of Two Mommies
Carrot
A Tale of Two Daddies
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The Pullman Porter
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · February 1, 2014

The Pullman Porter

By Vanita Oelschlager · With Mike Blanc

Discover the forgotten legacy of Pullman Porters and their role in history.

44 pages
4.3/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 82 ratings
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A Tale of Two Daddies

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

A girl answers questions about having two dads, revealing love's simplicity.

A Tale of Two Mommies

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A boy answers curious questions about having two mommies.

The Pullman Porter

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

Discover the forgotten legacy of Pullman Porters and their role in history.

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Postcards from a War

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A boy learns about war through his grandfather's postcards, bridging past and present.

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A house cat dreams of luxury but discovers true value at home.

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The Pullman Porter
Sale price
$1498

The Pullman Porter

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014

Discover the forgotten legacy of Pullman Porters and their role in history.

A Tale of Two Mommies
Sale price
$895

A Tale of Two Mommies

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A boy answers curious questions about having two mommies.

Carrot
Sale price
$1498

Carrot

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

A house cat dreams of luxury but discovers true value at home.

A Tale of Two Daddies
Sale price
$858

A Tale of Two Daddies

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2010

A girl answers questions about having two dads, revealing love's simplicity.

Postcards from a War
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$858

Postcards from a War

Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009

A boy learns about war through his grandfather's postcards, bridging past and present.

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Mike Blanc

Illustrator / 3 shared books

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