Alan Anderson has served his community, city, county, state and country as a Minister / Mentor / Motivational Speaker / Marine / Police Officer: USMC, SDSO, SDPD, UWPD, LSPD, USMS, School Resource Officer, Hostage Negotiator, Commercial Drone Pilot, Founder of Youth Factor Inc., Founder of STRETCH Enterprises, an Educational Theater Company, Today, as an accomplished author of educational children's stories, he utilizes his wealth of life experiences to craft enchanting tales that inspire young readers to dream big and embrace the world's wonders. His stories reflect the values he acquired through his service-empathy, resilience, and the beauty of diversity-rendering his books not only educational but profoundly impactful. Through the pages of his books, he continues to leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of children worldwide, igniting their imaginations and sowing the seeds of curiosity that will guide them on their own extraordinary journeys. Credits: I really like puddles, My Hair Dad's Way, If I could I would, Mommy Daddy and Me, What would I see?, I'm a big kid now, Don't forget, I like flowers too, Big little brother, Their forest is one tree, The Writer, I try, I really like Summer, Fly butterfly, fly, My chicken and I, Lord Boogerbut, My favorite games and many more.