Uprooted - Lau, Donna Kay

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From the award-winning honored TV animator Donna Kay Lau the Surf Soup series begins! Come with us to Auntie Donna's cartoon studio. Introducing the Surf Soup series. Uprooted - a heartwarming tale about friendship, resilience, and compassion from the creator of the Surf Soup children's series, Donna Kay Lau. Leilani, the main character, knows all too well what it feels like to be uprooted from her home, and she is determined to prevent her friends from experiencing the same fate. But who is uprooting them, and how can she protect them? Through perseverance and grit, Leilani shows us the importance of being a loyal friend and never giving up, even in the face of adversity. In book 3 of the Surf Soup series, Uprooted?Leilani and her friends discover that the uprooting of dandelions is being caused by the plastic man who is building a water park on the island. Despite Leilani's polite request to stop, the plastic man refuses and bullies her friends. However, Leilani is determined to save her dandelion friends and sets out on a plan to protect them.As Leilani and her friends work on their plan to save the dandelions, they stumble on who is uprooting that could change everything. What does the message say, and how will it impact their mission to protect their beloved island?Here are a few more morals and lessons that can be found in the Surf Soup books?Learning to overcome fears.The importance of friendship.Appreciating nature.Being creative and imaginative.Pursuing your dreams.Friendship: The series emphasizes the importance of making new friends and working together to overcome challenges.Adventure: Each book takes readers on a new adventure with EggOh and the other characters, encouraging a sense of curiosity and exploration.Courage?Love and kindness?Perseverance?Overall, the Surf Soup book series promotes positive values and encourages readers to be curious, creative, kind, and courageous. Visit Amazon Author Page and Author Website for Teacher/Parent Reader Guide and Fun Activities

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Donna Kay Lau is an Emmy-honored TV animator, author, and illustrator, as well as an art teacher on Surf Soup TV. She is the creator of the Surf Soup book series and the upcoming Surf Soup TV cartoon, with over 74+ books and counting. Lau has worked on beloved animated productions, including Dora the Explorer, Oswald the Octopus, CatDog, Generator Rex, Ben 10, and Regular Show. She was honored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for her contributions to Emmy-winning animated shorts.Lau's work celebrates creativity, diversity, and cultural identity, drawing from her experiences as a Chinese American artist. She is also a mentor, painter, fitness trainer, and advocate for creative education, inspiring children through animation, publishing, and community outreach.She studied Animation (Traditional & Digital), Augmented Reality, Graphic Packaging Design, and Children's Book Illustration at ArtCenter College of Design and has exhibited her artwork in galleries across California and Hawai'i.Originally from Southern California, Lau spends time in Hawai'i, where she finds inspiration for her storytelling, surfing, and artistic creations. She enjoys learning and preserving Chinese traditions, especially cooking with her parents.The Surf Soup series includes:Surf Soup Asian Adventures - Celebrate the rich traditions and cultural stories of Asia, from the thrill of the Dragon Boat Festival to the warmth of the Lunar New Year and beyond.Surf Soup Magical Hair Adventures - A 14-volume collection where Koa's magical hair takes him on whimsical and inspiring journeys.Surf Soup TV - The adventures continue in animated shorts featuring Koa and friends as they navigate life, friendship, and magical surprises.Translated Editions - The Surf Soup series is available in multiple languages, including Spanish, German, Italian, French, Chinese, and Japanese, making these stories accessible to young readers worldwide.With vibrant illustrations, engaging storytelling, and valuable life lessons, the Surf Soup series is perfect for young readers and families looking for fun, heart, and a touch of magic.Website: https://Surfsoup.tvIMDb: http://www.imdb.me/donnakaylau...