Welcome to the Surf Soup® Universe

Surf Soup® is an award-winning children’s publishing and animation universe created by Emmy-honored animator, author, illustrator, and Oscar-qualified filmmaker Donna Kay Lau.

What began as a children’s book series has grown into a full storytelling world spanning books, animated shorts, Surf Soup® TV, music, educational resources, podcasts, and family entertainment. Built around imagination, kindness, creativity, cultural connection, and island adventure, Surf Soup® brings together memorable characters, meaningful stories, and playful learning experiences for readers and viewers of all ages.

At the heart of the universe is Surf Soup® Island—a vibrant world where Koa, Grandpa, Grandma, Eggoh, Leilani, Auntie Donna, and a cast of unforgettable characters explore friendship, family, music, mindfulness, STEAM learning, and big adventures with heart.

With over 100 published books, Oscar-qualified animated short films including [[Surf Soup® Buttons]], and the expanding Surf Soup® TV Universe, Surf Soup® continues to grow as both a publishing house and an independent animation studio.

Designed for families, educators, libraries, schools, streaming platforms, and future licensing partners, Surf Soup® is more than a book series—it is a living story universe built to inspire imagination across generations.

Watch hand-drawn animation and meet the characters from Donna’s Oscar-qualified short film.”

Bring Surf Soup into your world with fun products and licensing opportunities.”

Bring Surf Soup into classrooms with virtual readings and teacher resources.

Go behind the scenes with Donna Kay Lau — the creative journey, inspiration, and stories behind Surf Soup®.”

✨ The Surf Soup® Universe Includes:
📚 Surf Soup® Books — Over 100 inspiring stories!
🎬 Surf Soup® Animated Shorts — including Surf Soup® Buttons (Oscar Qualified!)
🎨 Surf Soup® Cartoon Series — hand-drawn 2D animation magic
🎧 Surf Soup® Podcast — stories, laughter, and behind-the-scenes
🎵 Surf Soup® Music — fun, uplifting songs
🧘 Surf Soup® Fitness Gym Book — fitness, imagination, and positivity
🌺 Surf Soup® Fit & Flow — creative movement and mindfulness
💡 Surf Soup® Creative Classes — art, storytelling, and inspiration
🛍️ Surf Soup® Universe Store — art, merch, and collectibles