Surf Soup TV

On this episode, Emmy-honored TV animator and author Donna Kay Lau joins the show to share a historic milestone for the Surf Soup Universe. We are celebrating the launch of Surf Soup TV and the Magical Hair: Dream Party, Volume 15, Book 11, alongside the massive announcement that all of your favorite Surf Soup titles are now officially available in premium hardback editions. Donna takes listeners...

Welcome to the official introduction to the Surf Soup® Universe — a giant connected world of books, animation, music, storytelling, island adventures, unforgettable characters, and imagination built across decades of creativity by Emmy-honored animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau. What began as hand-drawn sketches slowly evolved into an expanding universe of over 100 books, animated sho...

Get ready for the ultimate dream party! Today we are officially launching Book 11, Volume 15 in the Surf Soup® series: Surf Soup TV and the Magical Hair Dream Party. This brand-new story is all about building confidence, unlocking imagination, and inspiring kids to share their biggest dreams with the world. Follow Koa as he stands on the beach of Surf Soup Island, wondering what kids dream about b...

Surf Soup® Plays Soccer Around the World Welcome back to Surf Soup®. In  Surf Soup® Plays Soccer Around the World , Surf Soup® and friends travel across beaches and cultures discovering teamwork, kindness, and mindful play. Soccer — or football — becomes a way to connect across the globe. Part of the Surf Soup® global adventure collection. Available now at your favorite bookstore.

Surf Soup® Storytime Read-Alongs Welcome to Surf Soup® Storytime Read-Alongs. In this playlist, I share excerpts and read-along moments from the Surf Soup® book series. These videos bring the stories to life with storytelling, characters, and imagination so kids and families can listen, follow along, and enjoy the adventure together. Perfect for storytime at home, in the classroom, or anytime kids...

Surf Soup® Mom Is WOW Upside Down Welcome back to Surf Soup®. Today I’m sharing  Surf Soup® Mom Is WOW Upside Down , a joyful children’s picture book about creativity, love, and seeing the world from a new perspective. This story celebrates imagination, family, and the magic that happens when we look at things differently. Part of the Surf Soup® book collection — stories inspired by waves, curiosi...

Surf Soup® creator Donna Kay Lau announces the worldwide digital release of select Surf Soup® books across new platforms including Google Play Books, Kobo, and the official Surf Soup® merchant store. This first digital collection includes 10 core Surf Soup® titles celebrating creativity, surfing, family, culture, friendship, imagination, and environmental storytelling for readers of all ages. Feat...

Banini the Banana Unicorn and Koa are back in a magical new adventure across Surf Soup Island 🌈 In  Chasing Rainbows , a brilliant rainbow stretches across the sky — and Banini can’t resist chasing it. Joined by Koa, Kiss the rainbow-trailing surfboard, and Holo Holo the flying surf van, the adventure leads them toward Auntie Pule’s Coconut Wireless stall, where Cokie the Coconut is always listen...

BOOP! Welcome to a very special episode! We are officially opening the doors to the master control center of the SURF SOUP® UNIVERSE! Created by Emmy-honored and Oscar-qualified animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau, this exclusive Collector’s Series Fan Guide is your ultimate backstage pass to the animation studio. In this video, I'm breaking down how this guide connects over 100 bo...

🌎 LAUNCHING TODAY! Start your global ocean adventure with the official Surf Soup TV Passport! 🏄‍♂️✨Grab your ticket to the universe and access our official launch campaign page here:👉 https://mailchi.mp/0e8f8e11cfb3/surf-soup-tv-passportCreated by Emmy-honored and Oscar-qualified television animator, director, and author Donna Kay Lau (whose production credits include pipeline work on Dora the...

Welcome to the world of Surf Soup! 🌊 Inside this video, I’m sharing an exciting new way for your kids to learn, draw, and explore with me live. I am now teaching official Surf Soup art, storytelling, and ocean conservation classes on Outschool! To celebrate my launch, you can use my special referral link and code below to get a massive discount off your very first Outschool experience! 🎨 BROWSE...

The studio doors are officially open! 🚪✨ In this episode, we are pulling back the curtain on a project months in the making: the official launch of the Surf Soup® VTuber channel! Watch out, because our favorite mischievous rooster-peacock hybrid, EggOH, has completely jumped off the sketchbook pages and taken over the live streaming studio. Tune in as we discuss what it takes to bring a traditio...

EggOH only needed one page to change everything! Welcome back to the show. Today, we are celebrating a massive milestone in the Surf Soup® universe: the official hybrid launch of Surf Soup®: EggOH Just Wanted to Broadcast Love. This unique release functions as both a regular book and a live comic story, taking you behind the scenes of Auntie’s quiet art studio. When Auntie was too afraid to begin...

Welcome back to the studio! In today's episode, we are celebrating a massive milestone for the Surf Soup® Book Series with the official launch and trailer release of  "Surf Soup®: EggOH Just Wanted to Broadcast Love"  by Emmy-honored animator Donna Kay Lau. Before the massive world of Surf Soup® came to life, it all started in a quiet studio with a single blank page and a tiny yellow...

.🌊 WE HIT THE BESTSELLER CHARTS! #36 ON AMAZON! 🎨✨Hi everyone, I am Donna Kay Lau, the creator of the Surf Soup book series. If there is one thing the Surf Soup world teaches us, it’s that we have to learn to celebrate everything—especially the small, beautiful moments along the way. And today, I am celebrating a big, beautiful moment. Because of your incredible love, our book, Surf Soup Red Eg...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/surfsoup/surf-soup-tv-book-animation-collector-cards I was completely caught off guard today when a surprise box showed up on my doorstep. No tracking update, no warning—the 6th Surf Soup® TV Book Animation Collector Cards sample deck is finally in my hands! Creating this 55-card deck with zero funds, no studio backing, and sheer grit has been the hardest journ...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/surfsoup/surf-soup-tv-book-animation-collector-cards Donna Kay Lau Launches Surf Soup® 1st Edition Collector Cards on Kickstarter June 16 Award-winning animator drops 55-card series with an exclusive 48-hour early bird price  Emmy-honored animator Donna Kay Lau is launching a Kickstarter campaign on Tuesday, June 16 for her new Surf Soup® 1st Edition Animation...

Surf Soup® creator Donna Kay Lau shares updates on the expanding Surf Soup® universe including new Asian-inspired hardcover books, cultural storytelling projects, animation development, music, podcasts, digital publishing, and Surf Soup® TV. Created in celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander storytelling and culture, the growing Surf Soup® collection highlights family traditions, food a...

Happy Easter Bunny Story for Kids 🐰🌷 | Surf Soup® Hop into Easter fun with a sweet and silly Surf Soup® story for kids and families! 🐰🌷 Filled with smiles, springtime joy, and playful bunny fun, this cheerful short is perfect for little listeners and Easter celebrations everywhere. Watch more Surf Soup® stories, cartoons, books, and family fun—like and subscribe for more happy adventures! 🌊✨

When moods boil over, Surf Soup® shows kids how to stir their feelings with care! 🍲💛 Join Koa, Unco, EggOh, and the Dim Sum Crew as they learn emotional balance, patience, and teamwork while Grandma’s Hot & Sour Soup bubbles away. ✨ Free reader guide includes STEAM activities, SEL exercises, and story discussion prompts — perfect for classrooms, libraries, and home learning. https://surfsou...

Dive into Plastic Soup! Koa discovers mysterious jars in the ocean and calls it “Plastic Soup!” Join the friends and Plastic Man as they explore ocean cleanup, environmental awareness, and creative problem-solving — all with Surf Soup® fun. Free reader guide includes STEAM experiments, SEL prompts, and art activities to make learning about the planet hands-on and playful. 🌎 Teach kids to care for...

Celebrate the magic of Lunar New Year with Surf Soup®! 🧧🌕 Follow Koa and the Surf Soup® crew as they explore lanterns, dumplings, and family traditions while learning about culture, community, and togetherness. ✨ Free reader guide includes STEAM activities, SEL reflection prompts, art, and story discussion — perfect for classrooms, libraries, and at-home learning. 📚 Bring the joy of Lunar New...

✨  COVER REVEAL  ✨ Get a first look at the cover for an upcoming Surf Soup® illustrated children’s book by Emmy-honored animator and author Donna Kay Lau. This cover reveal offers an early glimpse into the heart of the story — playful, warm, and rooted in imagination, culture, and everyday magic. Surf Soup® is a creative universe of books, animation, and storytelling created by Donna Kay Lau, ce...

Mom Is WOW (Upside Down)  is a whimsical Surf Soup® picture book about seeing everyday life from a new point of view. On Surf Soup Island, mornings are a little wild, slippers don’t always match, and lunchboxes overflow with love. When Koa discovers that the word  MOM  flipped upside down becomes  WOW , he realizes something magical is hiding in plain sight. Filled with playful visuals, silly surp...

Unlock your free coloring pages:   https://surfsoup.tv/surf-soup-offers Celebrate Lunar New Year with the  Surf Soup® Chinese Zodiac Coloring Book ! 🐭🐂🐯 Discover  12 beautifully illustrated mandala-style Zodiac animals , designed for  kids and adults  alike. Relax, reduce stress, and have fun coloring your favorite fish, dragon, rabbit, tiger, and more. Each page is  magical, whimsical, and kid...