SUPER 21: Leon's Jungle Safari

by Sophia Johnson

Do you want to take your child, family, and friends on a magical adventure? Are you tired of searching for a book that doesn’t include depictions of children with Down syndrome? Well, search NO MORE. The first book of an upcoming series is here and ready to help your child, family, and friends understand the struggles of a child with Down syndrome. This story provides children with Down syndrome, the opportunity to feel accepted in society, by having a story that represents their strengths and weaknesses that is not often understood through society. SUPER 21: Leon’s Jungle Safari will take your child on an adventure of a little boy who uses his “super powers” to understand his own strengths. This book will teach your child a valuable lesson on accepting their diagnosis but also remembering to be a great listener. So grab your capes and prepare to enter into the world of a SUPER HERO!!!

26 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 21, 2019

About the author

After our daughters were married and moved away, my husband and I retired. It didn't take long for the "empty nest" syndrome to strike. It took much longer before we did something about it, though. Fifteen years! We bought a little long-coat Chihuahua who became the terror of the neighborhood - even on a leash. When he was three years old and not even attmpting to be friendly with anyone other than my husband and me, we got him a companion. A tri-colored Papillon named Konner. He's a sweetheart and kisses everyone.

One day, our youngest grandson whispered in my ear, "Does Pop-Pop really think Jammie (the Chihuahua) is his baby?" I had to explain about us missing someone to take care of, so we cuddled the dogs when our grandchildren weren't around. After a big hug and kiss, he understood we needed someone or something to cuddle.

I love writing. One night, I dreamt that I couldn't anymore. You know what came to mind when I opened my eyes? I wouldn't be able to breathe life into the characters demanding their stories.

I think that's a little nutty, don't you? My characters become real to me, and when I'm writing, they tell me what they want to do, how they want to feel, what they will and will not allow. Cheez! Talk about bossy!