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. This captivating story engages social and emotional learning and highlights the value of compassion and remaining strong in the face of challenges. It is the perfect introduction to the Surf Soup series, setting up an imaginative world that will leave readers wanting more after every episode. Donna Kay Lau, an accomplished artist, author, and TV animator with credits including Emmy award-winning shows like 'Dora the Explorer' and 'Regular Show, ' has created another masterpiece with Uprooted. With augmented reality, animated shorts, and a podcast series to complement the book, the world of Surf Soup is brought to life in stunning detail. If you have ever felt othered, experienced the pain of being uprooted from your home, or simply want to be inspired, then "Uprooted" is a must-read. Join Leilani on her journey and discover what it truly means to be a compassionate and resilient friend. 88 Fully illustrated Colorful pages. Read More: "Uprooted" Feeling Othered, Being Seen, Finding Value and Purpose, through Resilience and Compassion. What would you do for your friends? Especially when they are 'Othered' and keep getting Uprooted? From the Author and illustrator of the Surf Soup children's series: Winnie the Pooh and EggOh Too!, Hope Seeds, EggOh Too! and Hope for Our Environment. Leilani doesn't want her friends Uprooted again. What will she need to do? How can she protect them? Who has Uprooted Leilani's friends? After all, Leilani knows exactly how it feels to be Uprooted from her own home. Leilani has just come to the island and moved in with her Auntie for the summer. Leilani will try everything she can think of to prevent her friends from getting Uprooted. Surely you can relate to knowing someone that has been abruptly Uprooted too. Perhaps you had to move in the middle of the school year away from your friends, or your parents are in the military and you have to move, only to be Uprooted again, and you moved in with your Grandparents, or you live with your new foster family. It happens. Leilani has a compassionate heart, she tries to be the best friend she can be, no matter what. This story is heartwarming and engages social and emotional learning to show you how to remain strong and not lose your faith, everything is going to be alright. 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 Uprooted as much as I loved creating it. Love, Donna Kay Lau.