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Welcome to the Surf Soup TV Blog, the creative journal of artist, animator, and author Donna Kay Lau.
Here you’ll find stories behind the making of the Surf Soup Book Series, sneak peeks at the Surf Soup Buttons short film, and reflections on art, surf culture, and children’s imagination.
Each post celebrates creativity, community, and the joy of storytelling through animation, music, and colorful picture books.
Surf Soup TV is more than a cartoon—it’s a creative movement for kids, parents, teachers, and dreamers.
Follow along for updates, new book releases, and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories.
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Welcome to the Surf Soup Book Launches page!
Here, author, illustrator, and Emmy-honored animator Donna Kay Lau celebrates every new release in the Surf Soup® Book Series—a collection of over 100 imaginative, hand-illustrated children’s stories that inspire creativity, kindness, and curiosity.
Each Surf Soup book is a colorful world filled with laughter, cultural stories, and life lessons that connect families and classrooms everywhere.
From Surf Soup: Buttons—the story behind Donna’s Oscar-qualified animated short film—to whimsical titles like Maniacal Hair, Aloha Grandma, and Mr. Handy Dandy, How Do You Do?, every launch is a joyful event that brings readers closer to the Surf Soup characters they love.
Each launch includes:
Follow the journey of each new Surf Soup release—join the mailing list, visit the blog for updates, or explore the Surf Soup world of books, animation, and positive storytelling.
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🎉 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!