Overview
Donna Kay Lau, the award-winning Emmy honored TV animator, author, and illustrator, brings you the seventh installment of the Surf Soup series,
Pickle Soup. Join Koa and his friends as they encounter Plastic Island, a polluted island full of plastic waste. After bringing home Grandma’s refrigerator from Plastic Island, strange things start to happen in the middle of the night. With their curiosity piqued, they soon discover Fuzzy the Purple Pickle and the quest to make Pickle Soup.
In Book 2 of the Surf Soup series, “Pickle Soup,” we find Fuzzy the Purple Pickle in a jar at the store, waiting to be purchased by someone who will turn him into soup. After being caught in a net and brought to a pickle factory in Book 1, Fuzzy’s fate seemed doomed. But then, Grandma comes along and buys him, taking him to her kitchen to make her famous pickle soup.However, as Fuzzy sits in Grandma’s kitchen, he starts to feel a strange tingling sensation. Something is happening to him, something he never expected. Will Fuzzy be able to escape his fate and avoid becoming soup, or is it too late? Find out in the thrilling next “Pickle Soup” adventure.”Pickle Soup” contains several important lessons and morals, including: Being true to oneself: Koa and his friends encounter challenges and learn the value of staying true to themselves, even when faced with adversity.Environmental stewardship: The book teaches the importance of being good stewards of the environment, particularly the ocean, and the impact that individual actions can have on the planet.Problem-solving and creativity: Koa and his friends must find solutions to help their ocean stay clean so they can surf again, and they use their creativity and problem-solving skills to do so.Friendship and teamwork: The story emphasizes the importance of friendship and teamwork, as Koa and his friends work together to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.Embracing diversity: The characters in the book come from different backgrounds and have different personalities, but they learn to embrace and appreciate each other’s differences.Overall, “Pickle Soup” encourages readers to follow their bliss and be true to themselves while also being responsible and caring stewards of the planet.
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