About the Surf Soup® Series
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.
📚 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.
Coming Soon: Surf Soup® Plays Soccer Around the World
Next Surf Soup® Adventure
Koa grabs a soccer ball and sets off on a playful adventure across beaches and countries around the world. In this joyful Surf Soup® story, kids discover the excitement of soccer, teamwork, and friendly games shared across cultures.
Just in time for the global summer soccer frenzy, this story celebrates movement, friendship, and the fun of playing together.
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🌊 Discover the Surf Soup® Book Series
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.
📚 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.
🌈 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.
🎨 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”
My Oscar-Qualifying Animated Short!
🎉 We Did It! 🎉
Thanks to YOU, we successfully Kickstarted Surf Soup® Buttons — my Oscar-qualified animated short!
I’m now on my way to Academy Award submission — and the journey has just begun.
✨ Click the Buttons Button below to learn more, watch updates, and celebrate with me!