Children's book explains what a blessing it is to be a kid, even if you do have to follow rules!

This children’s book explains the blessing of being a child of the Most High God and all the capabilities and opportunities He affords to human beings. We can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Available on Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Amazon and at Barnes and Noble. E-book - $3.99 Paper - $12.99 Amazon Link for Purchases If I Were Part of the Animal Kingdom is the 1st release of the I SPAT for Children book series My Favorite Color is Blue will be released in December, 2014 Fight the Air Guy and Can’t We All Get Along Coming 2015

Summary: If I Were Part of the Animal Kingdom is a book about Khalil who loves animals but hates being told what to do. We escape with him on a journey into the animal kingdom where there are no rules. He realizes that animals have limitations too, and decides it isn't so bad being a boy because he is a part of God's Kingdom, created in His image, with many capabilities and freedom sweet freedom to be whatever chooses. Author: Stephanie R. Bridges is a writer of all genres; children’s books, blogs, spoken word poetry, novels, songs, you name it! Stephanie has wanted to be a published author since she was a child. It was not until she focused her writing on God that her dream came true. She gave her life to Christ in 1999 at First Church of God under the teaching and leadership of Bishop Timothy J. Clarke, where she is still a member. Stephanie is a Buckeye through and through! She was born in Columbus, OH, graduated from Columbus City Schools, and she received a B. S. in secondary English Education from The Ohio State University. Stephanie has four children and currently lives in Columbus, Ohio, with the two youngest. A special thanks goes to Greater Columbus Arts Council for sowing into her vision. Illustrator: Taylor Hicks is an eclectic artist who dabbles in a little bit of everything. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio, graduated from Whetstone and attended the Columbus College Of Art & Design (CCAD) where he received his BFA in Illustration. Taylor is a member of Xenos Christian Fellowship. His main objective as an artist is to create work for people by making their dreams into something tangible and awesome. A special thanks goes to Taylor’s niece, Katelyn Szczygiel-Hicks, for her superb penmanship on Khalil’s report. Main Character: Stephanie’s son, Khalil Bridges, truly loves animals and his independence. In the book there is a nod to Columbus Africentric Early College (CAEC) where Khalil attended school from Kindergarten to his senior year. However, his first formal education took place through Child Development Council of Franklin County (CDCFC) Head Start during his formative years. It takes a village to raise a child and CAEC and CDCFC were a vital part of his successful journey into adulthood. A special thanks goes to Baba Embry and Baba “Doc” West, his elementary and H. S. principals, respectively and Mattie B. James, President and CEO of CDCFC Head Start. There is also a nod to Good Soldier Ministry, where Khalil attended church for many years with his aunt and uncle, Evangelist Tracey and Pastor David Johnson.  Khalil took classes at Columbus State Community College while in H.S. and is continuing his undergraduate studies there. He has two dogs, Cayenne and Katana.