School adventures with plenty of heart.
Five warm, funny stories about friendship, responsibility, courage and growing up. “Kakis” is a familiar Singaporean word for close friends or companions.
A steady voice from the Singapore heartlands
Uncle Ayub is a Singapore-based author and content creator writing warm stories for children while sharing honest reflections about work, family, confidence, ageing and everyday life.
Uncle Ayub Books
From school friendship and mischief to neurodiversity, sensory experiences, faith and belonging, these stories create gentle openings for meaningful conversations.
Five warm, funny stories about friendship, responsibility, courage and growing up. “Kakis” is a familiar Singaporean word for close friends or companions.
A compassionate Islamic-inclusive series helping children and families talk about ADHD, autism, sensory sensitivity, faith, identity and belonging.
Featured collection
Five adventures from Pawsome Springs Primary, each available in paperback on Amazon.





Patience, friendship and looking beyond first impressions.
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By Haiyub Kadir
How leaders can turn generational conflict into collaboration and growth. Haiyub Kadir is the professional author name used by Uncle Ayub for workplace and leadership writing.
@uncle.ayub on TikTok
Short reflections about work, family, confidence and the things people sometimes find difficult to say out loud.
Difficult bosses, uncertainty, reinvention and dignity at work.
Understanding children, relationships and difficult conversations.
Starting again, setbacks and finding the courage to move forward.
Helping adults better understand children who experience the world differently.
Gentle reflections on gratitude, purpose and the seasons of life.
Meet Uncle Ayub

Mohd Haiyub Kadir — better known as Uncle Ayub — is a Singapore-based author, learning and development practitioner and content creator.
After more than three decades across operational workplaces, leadership and adult learning, his work increasingly centres on a simple question: how do we help people feel understood rather than judged?
Today, that question runs through his children's stories, workplace writing and everyday reflections on TikTok.
No guru talk. No pretending life is simple.
Work with Uncle Ayub
Available for author visits, storytelling sessions, speaking engagements, workplace workshops, community programmes and media conversations.
Author visits, children's storytelling sessions and conversations around friendship, belonging and different minds.
Talks and workshops on leadership, Gen Z, multigenerational teamwork and practical workplace learning.
Community programmes, podcasts, interviews, bulk book orders and collaborative projects.
Get in touch
WhatsApp is best for quick enquiries. For formal requests, use the email handoff form.
WhatsApp · +65 8939 4148Email · ask@askuncleayub.com