Surf Soup
About Donna Kay Lau
Prime Time Emmy Honored TV animator, author & Illustrator Donna Kay Lau creator of the “Surf Soup” children’s book series and Surf Soup TV Cartoon Show. Lau the creator of ‘Surf Soup” is a TV animator who produced shows from Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network animation studios: Dora the Explorer, Catdog, Oswald the Octopus, Generator Rex, Ben 10 & Generator Rex (Crossover), and Regular Show. Lau has produced children’s content for over 30 years.
About Surf Soup Book Series
The Prime Time Emmy Award-winning honored TV animator author and illustrator Donna Kay Lau has again brought you straight from her imagination an educational, silly, and fun interactive adventure series. The wait is over.
Introducing Surf Soup, a beloved book series that inspires and educates children with a magical world of creativity, exploration, and learning. Join Koa and his friends as they embark on thrilling adventures around the island, where they discover the power of imagination and the wonders of the ocean. In “Surf Soup TV,” Koa and his friends stumble upon a television on Plastic Island, a place where items collected from all over the world. It emphasizes the significance of ocean and plastic pollution. To their amazement, when Koa puts the TV on his head, it works like an antenna for his imagination. It inspires a cartoon show “Surf Soup TV” that combines real-life footage and cartoons from kids.
The Surf Soup Book series is more than just entertaining; it also incorporates crucial themes related to S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), as well as social and emotional learning, and “Create Cartoons and Animate.'“The Surf Soup book series chronicles the escapades of Koa, an inquisitive and daring young surfer who revels in exploring his surroundings. Accompanied by his companions, Koa gains valuable insights into the collaboration, compassion, and perseverance as they voyage to various regions across the globe. They travel in Auntie Donna’s Holo Holo, a surf van that can fly, meaning “Go Go!”, from the sunny shores of Hawaii to the towering peaks of Nepal.
Auntie Donna and Prana the Piranha collaborate to impart knowledge about yoga, breathing techniques, physical fitness, healthy nutrition, and mindfulness to children, equipping them with essential skills to excel in life. The “Surf Soup” book series is an exhilarating collection, with each volume showcasing a distinctive journey that interweaves significant themes such as camaraderie, cooperation, and and environmental awareness.
Youngsters can use Surf Soup sketchbooks and journals to take part in the lessons taught on “Surf Soup TV,” a cartoon program where kids’ drawings and animations may also be showcased to display their imaginative skills. The “Surf Soup book series” is an excellent tool to kindle creativity, stimulate inquisitiveness, and encourage lifelong learning among children, with its captivating narratives, vivid artwork, and valuable insights.
Koa is a relatable and lovable character who serves as a great role model for young readers. He’s always eager to learn new things and try new experiences, but he’s also mindful of the impact his actions have on others and the environment. Through Koa’s and his friend’s adventures, kids will learn about respecting nature and each other, as well as the value of curiosity and exploration.
Whether your child is a fan of animation, art, or adventure, Surf Soup book series is the perfect way to engage their imagination and foster their creativity. With a focus on environmental awareness and ocean conservation, Surf Soup also instills important values of caring for the planet and each other. So join Koa and his friends on their journey of discovery and fun!
So dive into the world of Surf Soup, where adventure and learning go hand in hand! Join Koa and his friends as they explore the wonders of the ocean and beyond, discovering new creatures and cultures along the way. With 12+ books in the series, 6+ activity journals and sketchbooks, and ‘Create Cartoons and Animate’, an animation lesson guide for teachers, each
Surf Soup adventure brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. The Surf Soup books teach valuable life lessons in a fun and engaging way and promote unity.
We are all in the Surf Soup together. Happy Surfing!
