Bøger af Donna Kay Lau

Embark on a magical journey with Koa and friends in the latest volume of Surf Soup TV. In a selfless act, Koa's once-magical hair transforms into wigs for children in need, setting the stage for a new adventure in their flying surf van, Holo Holo. Joined by a radiant red dragonfly, the friends create Surf Soup TV, weaving tales of magic, unity, and whimsical wigs. Koa's gift brings joy, and the enchanting studio comes alive with creativity. Discover the magic within these pages, inspiring young minds to dream, create, and embrace uniqueness in a world filled with magic.Read More: Join Koa and his friends in the latest volume of Surf Soup TV, where magic, compassion, and creativity take center stage. In the whirlwind of adventures from the previous volume, including a heartfelt haircut and an unforgettable hamster escapade, Vol. 13 unfolds as a time of giving and compassion.Koa, the adventurous character with once-magical hair, makes a significant decision. His enchanted locks are cut to create wigs for children in need. While his hair had always led them on exciting journeys, now it's time to share its enchantment with those who need it most.As Koa's blond, curly hair is transformed into wigs, a sense of fulfillment washes over him. These wigs, soon to adorn the heads of children facing hair loss, become a magical gift of compassion. Koa's friends gather around him, filled with admiration for his selfless act, and the wigs shimmer with the promise of more extraordinary adventures.Back in the flying surf van, Holo Holo, with their wigs prepared, the friends embark on a new adventure across the island and beyond. The warm ocean breeze and the bright sun overhead bless their path as they rev up the surf van's engines.During their flight, an unexpected visitor, a radiant red dragonfly with wings glistening like rubies, joins them. The dragonfly's presence feels like a good omen, hinting at exciting times ahead. It triggers memories of a television on Plastic Island, sparking the idea of creating Surf Soup TV.The dragonfly's whisper has a profound effect on Koa, reigniting the dream of creating Surf Soup TV. Supported by Auntie Donna and the dragonfly, Koa and his friends decide to turn this dream into a reality.The creative spark ignites within Koa as they journey to Auntie Donna's art studio, a place filled with paints, brushes, and the enchantment of creativity. Auntie Donna eagerly listens as the kids share their vision for Surf Soup TV, and with a twinkle in her eye, she begins sketching characters and scenes.Surprising twists unfold as Auntie Donna's art studio becomes a hub of creativity. Whimsical wigs, originally made from Koa's hair, are discovered in a drawer. Koa suggests incorporating these magical wigs into their show, representing unity and the power of uniqueness.The kids name their show "Surf Soup TV." The magical studio comes to life, weaving tales of adventure, compassion, and the wonders of the sea. Koa's final surprise is a heartfelt gesture, donating his hair to a friend facing challenges due to alopecia.As the pages turn, the stories in Auntie Donna's art studio become more captivating. The magical hair, vibrant wigs, and adventures of Koa and his friends inspire children everywhere.

Welcome to the "Create Cartoons and Animate with Surf Soup TV" teacher and parent lesson guide! Written by award-winning Emmy-honored animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau, this guide is designed to help teachers introduce the exciting world of animation to their students.With over 75+ lesson plans, this guide offers a comprehensive curriculum for anyone interested in learning the art of animation. And, as an added bonus, the completed cartoons created by the students can even have a chance to be featured on Surf Soup TV! Each school is encouraged to submit their finished projects for consideration, and with a little luck, your students' creations could be showcased for the world to see.As a real animator, Donna Kay Lau brings her wealth of experience and knowledge to this guide, ensuring that students receive the best possible instruction. Whether you're a teacher looking to expand your students' artistic horizons, a homeschooler seeking a creative outlet, or simply someone interested in learning about the animation process, this guide is the perfect resource for you. So, let's dive in and start creating some amazing cartoons together!

The "Surf Soup" series is a children's book series written and illustrated by Donna Kay Lau, an Emmy honored award-winning TV animatorEggOh and Bear looked at each other in confusion, unsure of what the bees were trying to tell them. As the bees buzzed around them, EggOh suddenly had a realization. "Wait a minute," he said. "I think I know what they're trying to tell us. It's something big, something important." Bear nodded, intrigued. "But what is it?" he asked. "We'll have to find out," EggOh replied. "We'll have to keep exploring, keep discovering, keep surfing through the skies." And with that, they both knew that their adventure was far from over. They turned towards the horizon, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead in the next part of their story. "Let's go go," Bear said, and with a whoosh of air, they soared off into the distance, ready for their next great adventure.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: In "EggOh Too! Broadcasting Love," EggOh's mission is to broadcast love throughout Surf Soup. The series emphasizes the importance of love and kindness towards others.Perseverance?Overall, the Surf Soup book series promotes positive values and encourages readers to be curious, creative, kind, and courageous.

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

In the previous Book 5 of Ukiee the Ukulele is about Koa and his friends trying to put strings on Ukiee the ukulele, but the strings kept popping off. They eventually seek help from Mr. Eli and learn that the ukulele can play without strings. Koa shares the love story of the magical Koa tree and the TV he found on Plastic Island. Koa wants to learn how to play the ukulele.As Koa starts learning how to play the ukulele, he discovers a hidden message on the rear of the instrument. What could the message say?The story of Ukiee the ukulele is a heartwarming tale about love, family, and community. Throughout the series, we see the characters face challenges and overcome them through perseverance, kindness, and a love for music. Here are some morals and sweet messages from the story:Love conquers all: The love story of Leilani's grandparents serves as a beautiful reminder that true love can withstand the test of time and distance.Perseverance pays off: Whether it's trying to plant trees or figuring out how to put strings on an ukulele, the characters show that perseverance and determination can help overcome any obstacle.Kindness is key: The characters show kindness to each other and to the environment by cleaning up Plastic Island and planting trees. This teaches the important lesson of taking care of the world around us.Music brings people together: The characters bond over their love for music and playing the ukulele. Music has the power to bring people from different backgrounds and experiences together.Family and community are important: The characters support each other and come together as a community, especially during Arbor Day, to help improve their island and make it a better place to live.Overall, the story of Ukiee the ukulele is a heartwarming tale that teaches valuable lessons about love, perseverance, kindness, music, and the importance of family and community.

Award-winning Emmy honored TV animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau is the creator of "Surf Soup" Lau has created a charming book that introduces her main character, Koa to the Surf Soup series and a world of fun and adventures."Surf Soup" is a fun and colorful book that takes kids on an exciting surfing adventure. They will learn about the basics of surfing, like how to paddle and catch a wave, as well as the benefits of the sport, like getting exercise and enjoying nature. Along the way, they will also learn important life lessons, such as perseverance, patience, and respect for the ocean.The illustrations are vibrant and engaging, capturing the excitement and joy of surfing. Kids will love following the story of the young surfer who learns to ride the waves and discovers the beauty of the ocean. "Surf Soup" is a great book for kids who love adventure and for those who want to learn more about surfing and its many benefits.Read More:Come with us to Auntie Donna's cartoon studio.Introducing Koa! The Surf Soup Series continues...Koa wants to teach you how to Surf!Do you want to learn how to Surf?Introducing 'Surf Soup' series.Surf Soup'-Learning How to Surf and Ocean ConservationDonna Kay Lau's sixth children's book and another episode of the Surf Soup series.This is the 5th book in the Surf Soup series and continues to unfold with more adventures on Surf Soup island. Everyone meets Koa, as he introduces himself and the island he lives on...Surf Soup.Koa and his friends learn the basics of surfing and find out that surfing teaches many life lessons. But they soon find out that being good stewards of the ocean is important.Ocean huggers will delight in this charming story and you will learn how to surf.You will learn patience, tenacity, grit, and the importance of practicing and never giving up.You will even learn yogic breathing to calm you down.Join Koa and his friends and learn how to surfIt's automatic!You will get stoked!Paddle Paddle Paddle and you're UP!Surfs UP!Surf SoUP!You're going to be hooked on the adventure and creativity of Auntie's imagination again. Will Leilani and her friends learn how to persevere? Or will they just give up? If you want to be inspired...Donna Kay Lau is the creator of Surf Soup, Artist, Author, and TV Animator - Lau worked at Nickelodeon Animation, and Cartoon Network, working on productions: Emmy award-winning 'Dora the Explorer', 'CatDog', 'Oswald the Octopus,' 'Generator Rex, "Ben 10", & "Regular Show,' and her current project Surf Soup cartoon & books! Lau has also been creating "Augmented Reality." and Animated shorts to complement the book, and Podcast series too. Donna Kay Lau's fifth children's book and another episode of the Surf Soup series.I hope you love Surf Soup as much as I loved creating it. Love, Donna Kay Lau.

Have you ever wondered why your exercise and diet doesn't work? How much would you pay to find out why? What if you could ask a fitness trainer that has worked at a Fitness Gym for over 25+ years what they knew after all those years? Guess what! You can! The "Fitness Gym" is all the best tips and information after 25+ years working as a trainer and the "best" tips from all her fitness book(s).Why do you exercise?Are you tired of not seeing results from your exercise routine or diet? In "Fitness Gym: Nutrition & Wellness, Exercise & Weight-loss, Tips from a Trainer After 25 Years," fitness expert Donna Kay Lau shares her proven tips on how to get fit fast and lose weight while maintaining balance and wellness.Here are some key takeaways from the book:Get fit fast and lose weight with Donna Kay Lau's proven tips.Learn how to maintain balance and wellness while achieving your fitness goals.Discover the best exercises for optimal fitness and how to avoid common mistakes.Understand the latest exercise trends and fads, and learn which ones actually work.Learn about the benefits of breathing exercises and intermittent fasting for weight loss.Get advice on hydration, sleep, and combating fatigue to maximize your workouts.Discover the benefits of walking, yoga, meditation, and other wellness practices.Learn how to strength train, monitor your heart rate, and improve flexibility.Understand the importance of changing your exercise routines as you age.Read an excerpt for teens and tweens, addressing body image and exercising as a family.Join Donna Kay Lau virtually for more fitness tips and training.Gain the gift of movement, health, and wellness from a lifetime of exercise routine.Join Donna Kay Lau on the path to mind, body, and spirit connection, and discover how to achieve your fitness goals in a sustainable, balanced way.