About the Surf Soup® Series

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Adventures, Imagination, and Learning for Kids and Families

Explore the world of Surf Soup®, a vibrant children’s book and multimedia series by Emmy-honored animator Donna Kay Lau. From whimsical stories and hand-drawn illustrations to songs, animated shorts, and interactive adventures, Surf Soup® inspires curiosity, creativity, and cultural exploration for kids and families everywhere. Discover beloved characters, imaginative storytelling, and the heartwarming lessons that make Surf Soup® a favorite across generations.

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📚 About Surf Soup Books

About Surf Soup Books – Creative Kids’ Stories by Donna Kay Lau

The Surf Soup book series by Donna Kay Lau dives into fun, friendship, and ocean adventures! Each children’s book is hand-illustrated and filled with humor, heart, and life lessons that encourage imagination, mindfulness, and creativity. The Surf Soup stories connect with the award-winning Surf Soup TV cartoon, building a magical world that inspires kids to dream big, be kind, and celebrate their unique spark.

🌊 Discover the Surf Soup® Book Series

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Welcome to the Surf Soup® Book Series

Welcome to the Surf Soup® Book Series — a magical world where every story is an adventure, every character has a voice, and every page is filled with imagination, laughter, and heart.

Surf Soup® is more than a collection of books — it’s a universe of whimsical tales that celebrate creativity, culture, and community. From magical hair with a mind of its own to banana unicorns that spread sparkly chaos, from Asian adventures inspired by real family stories to eco-tales that protect our oceans, Surf Soup® invites readers to dream, giggle, and discover.

Magical Hair

Surf Soup TV Cartoon, a collection of book covers and translated titles

📚 What You’ll Find in Surf Soup®

✨ Imagination-First Stories – Funny, quirky, and magical tales kids love to read again and again.
🌏 Cultural Adventures – Stories that honor heritage and bring families together through shared traditions.
🌊 Eco-Friendly Fun – Playful adventures that also teach kids to care for the ocean and the world around them.
💖 Heartfelt Life Lessons – Friendship, kindness, and community, gently woven into each book.

Surf Soup Series

A beautiful collection of all the surf suit books and covers

🌈 Explore the Series

With 88+ books (and growing!), Surf Soup® is a treasure chest of adventures. Explore the different collections:

✨ Magical Hair – The silly, sweet story that started it all.
🦄 Banana Unicorn Adventures – Sparkly, giggly fun with unicorns and bananas.
🌏 Asian Adventures – Rich stories inspired by culture, heritage, and family.
🌊 Eco & Ocean Tales – Plastic Soup, Hot and Sour Soup, and more eco-friendly fun.
💖 Family & Community Stories – Celebrating moms, grandmas, and the WOW people in our lives.

Asian Adventures

Surf Soup® Buttons animated short film poster, Oscar-qualified hand-drawn 2D cartoon by Donna Kay La

🎨 Beyond the Books

Surf Soup® doesn’t stop at the page. It’s also:

A hand-drawn cartoon world
Songs & albums you can sing along with
An Oscar-qualified animated short film, Surf Soup® Buttons
Beloved characters like EggOh, Koa and Buttons

“See Surf Soup® Beyond the Books”

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