Overview
Award-winning Emmy honored TV animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau is the creator of “Surf Soup” She has created another silly adventure that introduces her character “Plastic Island.’ The Surf Soup series is a world of fun, imagination and learning adventures.
In book 2 of the Surf Soup TV series, Koa and his friends are disappointed to find out that Surf Soup beach is closed due to pollution. They encounter Plastic Island, an island completely covered in plastic that has floated from all over the world. The kids are still unable to surf, but they learn about the importance of caring for the earth and ocean, and how surfing can teach valuable life lessons.While the kids are exploring Plastic Island, they stumble upon a mysterious object that could hold the key to reopening Surf Soup beach. What could it be and how will it help the kids achieve their goal of surfing once again?Here are some lessons and morals that kids could learn from “Surf Soup TV” by Donna Kay Lau: Caring for the environment: The story teaches young readers the importance of caring for the earth and ocean by being good stewards and protecting it from pollution.Compassion: The story highlights the theme of compassion by introducing a character called Plastic Island and the challenges it faces due to plastic pollution. It encourages readers to empathize and find solutions to help protect the environment.Learning life lessons: The book uses the surfing experience to teach valuable life lessons that readers can apply in their daily lives.Creativity and imagination: The author’s creativity and imagination are evident in the story, and it encourages readers to use their creativity to solve problems and come up with innovative solutions.Persistence and determination: The story emphasizes the importance of persistence and determination in achieving one’s goals, as Koa and his friends search for solutions to help their friendly ocean open again so they can surf again.Overall, “Surf Soup TV” is a fun and educational adventure that teaches valuable life lessons while entertaining readers with its engaging storyline and beautiful illustrations.
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