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The Dragon Who Needed Quiet Air
A tired dragon arrives. Justin and his family discover a quiet moment together.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS · STORIES & SHARED PLAY BY JASPAL SINGH
Children’s Books
Justin and the
Gentle Sound Adventures
Join Justin and his family in four adventures where a look, a gesture, a word, or a smile can be part of the story.
A resting dragon. A silly snake. A wonderfully messy kitchen. A dream where different is beautiful.
Book in editing · Amazon release planned · Free companion games
Read the back cover ↓
WordsGesturesAACListeningSmilesEvery way of joining in belongs.
WHY I WROTE THIS BOOK
My son didn’t need
a race. He needed
a village.
Justin’s journey with childhood apraxia of speech changed the way our family listened.
Speech support and time together helped us recognize moments that might look small to someone else: a sound, a gesture, a new way to share something. We learned to notice them.
I wrote these stories for my son—and for parents, siblings, grandparents, teachers, therapists, and friends who want a welcoming way to spend time together.
“Different is not less.”
This is the heart of the book. A child doesn’t have to perform to belong. A grown-up doesn’t need all the answers to show up with love.
FOUR STORIES · H, S, M & B
Open the book.
Meet a new little world.
S
The Silly Snake Slide
A smiling snake takes the slow way. Everyone joins in a little differently.
M
The Messy Muffin Day
Stirring, splashing, and laughing in the kitchen. Some of the best moments are messy.
B
The Birthmark Factory
Justin and Ka’Lani enter a dream filled with different shapes—and a reminder that every person matters.
More than a story to finish.
The book includes notes for grown-ups, optional after-story games, words to notice together, and coloring pages. You can read a little, play a little, or simply look together.
STEP INTO THE STORIES
Small hands.
Big imagination.
Gather stars for a sleepy dragon. Guide Ena through a growing garden. Spray glitter over wobbling cupcakes. Catch a colorful surprise in the dream factory.
Book illustrations, shared turns with Justin, Ka’Lani, Ki’Mani, Baby Joe, and Ena in the companion game, playful choices, and optional sound. Play on a phone or tablet, then try the shared-play ideas away from the screen.
Enter Justin’s play world →✦ ♡ ✿
FOR THE ADULT WHO IS HOLDING A LOT
Your child matters.
You belong in this village, too.
Appointments. Questions. Small moments that mean everything. Choose what would be useful right now.
You don’t have to figure it all out at once.
Childhood apraxia of speech involves difficulty planning the movements for speech. A qualified speech-language pathologist can assess your child’s needs. Shared reading and play can be a place to connect alongside that support.
- Write down what you notice and the questions you want to ask.
- Ask the SLP which activities and communication supports fit your child.
- Make room for gestures, AAC, listening, and rest.
This is a starting point for shared play and finding support. It does not provide individual assessment or treatment. Sound practice should follow your child’s SLP’s guidance.
FOR GROWN-UPS & THE VILLAGE
A little understanding. A stronger village.
CAS information, shared-play ideas, and trusted places to find support.
HELP SHAPE THE NEXT CHAPTER
What would make
this easier for
your village?
We want to build the next version around what adults actually need: more stories, accessible play, printable activities, or a place to find support.
Parents, caregivers, educators, and speech-language professionals can share their priorities here. Your input will help guide the app and the book’s launch.
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