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. Uprooted" is a heartwarming story that highlights the importance of friendship, resilience, and compassion. Leilani, the main character, tries her best to protect her friends from being uprooted and shows us the value of being a loyal friend and never giving up, even when faced with challenges.The book also touches on the theme of feeling "othered" and the] pain of being uprooted from your home. It encourages readers to be compassionate towards others who may have experienced similar situations and to remain strong in the face of adversity.Through the character of Leilani, the book teaches social and emotional learning and shows us that with perseverance and grit, we can overcome even the most difficult challenges.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