Surf Soup TV

.🌊 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...

Join Emmy-honored animator and author  Donna Kay Lau  for a festive behind-the-scenes peek at her children’s picture book  Surf Soup® TV Christmas Star , now on a limited-time Black Friday & Cyber Monday sale for  99¢ ! Meet Koa and Twinklet, a starfish with a glowing Christmas mission, and discover how this ocean-sparked holiday tale came to life. 📘 Get the 99¢ book:   https://www.amazon.com...

This holiday season, dive into the warm waves of imagination with the  Surf Soup® book series  by award-winning creator  Donna Kay Lau ! 🌊✨ Discover three beautifully crafted stories that inspire creativity, cultural appreciation, and kindness: 📘  Surf Soup® A charming surfing adventure that teaches ocean awareness, friendship, and community. A perfect read for young ocean lovers! Available at...

🎬✨ Today’s the day! My Oscar®-qualifying animated short  Surf Soup® Buttons  is premiering on the big screen at  3:00 PM  at Cinelounge Sunset in Hollywood 🌴💛 This marks the start of our  7-day theatrical run (Sept 8–14) —a huge milestone in my journey as an independent animator and storyteller. If you’re in LA, come join me for this special screening: 📍 Cinelounge Sunset, 6464 Sunset Blvd, H...

Big news! 🎬 My Oscar-qualified animated short  Surf Soup® Buttons  is premiering in Hollywood at Cinelounge Sunset, September 8–14, 2025. Along with the film, I’ve launched 13 new Surf Soup® books and 8+ music albums—sharing creativity, kindness, and inspiration with kids and families everywhere. 🎟️ Tickets:  cineloungefilm.com

🎬 Big news! My animated short Surf Soup: Buttons is premiering on the big screen in Hollywood! 📍 Cinelounge, 6464 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood 📅 September 8–14, This Oscar-qualifying run is inspired by my family’s story and the Surf Soup® book series. Buttons is a hand-drawn 2D film celebrating culture, creativity, and independent animation. 🌟 Join me in celebrating this milestone and support Surf S...

Donna Kay Lau, Emmy-honored animator and creator of Surf Soup®, shares her biggest creative milestone yet in this special recap video. From completing her Oscar-qualified animated short Surf Soup® Buttons—premiering in Hollywood September 8–14, 2025—to publishing 13 new books and releasing 8+ Surf Soup® music albums, Donna takes you behind the wave of creativity. Balancing health, family care, and...

Join Emmy-honored animator and author Donna Kay Lau for a special Q&A all about her independent animated short, Surf Soup® Buttons! Discover the inspiration behind the story, her Chinese American heritage, the journey from book to screen, and what it means to premiere at Cinelounge Sunset in Hollywood September 8–14, 2025. From creating 100+ Surf Soup® books and 8+ music albums to completing t...

Welcome to Surf Soup Island, a vibrant world of adventure, imagination, and heartwarming stories! Created by Emmy-honored animator and author Donna Kay Lau, the Surf Soup series invites young listeners and their families to join Koa and his friends on surfing adventures filled with kindness, cultural wisdom, mindfulness, and fun. Each episode introduces colorful characters like Auntie Donna, EggOh...

Follow the inspiring true story of a young sea turtle’s long journey across the Pacific in A Turtle’s Journey Home. This heartfelt children’s book brings themes of courage, hope, love, and resilience to life with beautiful narration and ocean sounds. Perfect for young ocean lovers, environmental enthusiasts, and kids fascinated by animal adventures. This story also highlights the importance of con...

Get ready to giggle and learn with Idiom the Turtle’s Wacky & Egg-cellent Adventures — an egg-straordinary journey through the funny, mysterious world of idioms! In this engaging episode, Idiom the Turtle speaks only in silly sayings, and young listeners join Koa, Jelly, and friends as they decode popular idioms like “raining cats and dogs” and “let the cat out of the bag.” Perfect for kids ag...

Travel back in time with Paper Son, an educational and heartwarming children’s story about Chinese immigrant history, family bonds, and resilience. Meet Unco, a lovable young foodie, as he shares stories of courage, cultural identity, and the immigrant experience through food and friendship. Ideal for kids aged 6-12 learning about diversity, Asian American history, and the power of connection. Thi...

Sometimes falling asleep is the hardest part of the day — but on Surf Soup Island, bedtime is just the beginning of a soothing adventure. In Surf Soup Dreams: Goodnight Oatmeal — I Can’t Sleep!, listeners meet Oatmeal, a soft teddy bear and secret sleep helper who gently guides kids through nighttime worries with breathing exercises, calming stories, and imaginative journeys. Designed especially f...

Dive into joy, laughter, and mindfulness with Prana the Piranha — Namaste, Little Yogis! This fun and energetic episode introduces young listeners to the world of yoga through the playful antics of Prana, a lively piranha who spreads happiness and wellness with laughter yoga. Perfect for kids ages 5-12, this episode offers easy-to-follow yoga poses, breathing exercises, and playful stories that en...

Laugh and learn with Surfing the Internet & the Waves, a funny and heartwarming children’s story about EggOh, a fame-seeking rooster-peacock hybrid who disrupts Surf Soup TV! This episode teaches important lessons about internet safety, screen time balance, creativity, and real-life connections. Perfect for kids, families, and classrooms looking for engaging stories that mix humor with importa...