Holo Holo is in trouble when he fails his safety and smog check, and Auntie Donna breaks the bad news that if he doesn't pass, he will have to retire. The kids try to help Holo Holo fly and save him from retirement. But can they use STEAM to help him pass his safety and smog check?As the kids work on Holo Holo's safety and smog check, they suddenly hear a loud noise coming from the engine. It's a mysterious sound that they can't quite identify. Could it be something serious that could prevent Holo Holo from passing his test? The kids need to figure it out quickly before it's too late.The moral lessons and takeaways from Holo Holo the Flying Surf Van include: Age is just a number: Holo Holo is an older surf van, but he still has plenty to offer and is eager to prove it. This encourages young readers to not underestimate the value of older individuals and to appreciate the wisdom and experience they can bring.The power of determination and grit: The kids on Surf Soup island use their determination and grit to help Holo Holo accomplish his goals, showing that with perseverance, anything is possible.The importance of compassion: The kids on Surf Soup island work together with Holo Holo, showing compassion and kindness towards him. This teaches young readers the value of empathy and the importance of treating others with respect and understanding.S.T.E.A.M. skills are useful: The kids use S.T.E.A.M. skills to help Holo Holo, demonstrating practical applications of these important subjects in real-life situations.Overall, Holo Holo the Flying Surf Van is a fun and engaging book that encourages young readers to dream big, work hard, & treat others with kindness and respect.
Author Biography:
Award-winning honored TV animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau is the creator of "Surf Soup", Artist, Author, TV Animator at Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, worked on productions: 'Dora the Explorer', 'CatDog', 'Oswald the Octopus, ' 'Generator Rex, ' Ben 10', and, "Regular Show, ' also 'Surf Soup' cartoon and books! Lau has experience with children's entertainment for over 25+ years. This is her first children's book in the series "Surf Soup." Lau has also authored books: How to Make Cartoons, and several fitness books Fitness Gym, Bikini for Life, I Grow People, and Secret Sauce for Cyclists. Lau honored Emmy by Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with contributions to best Animated short. Lau calls herself a "Student for Life" she has 'years' of education attending Animation (Traditional and Digital), Augmented Reality, Graphics Packaging Design, Children's Book Illustration, attending Art Center College of Design, and has been featured in numerous Art Galleries in California and Hawai'i. Lau Grew up and lives in Southern California, stays in Hawai'i and finds inspiration in both places, usually has her head in the clouds with her imagination and creativity, enjoys surfing, is a fitness trainer, and loves to 'learn' especially Chinese traditions and cooking from her Mom Dad.Website: https: //Surfsoup.tv IMDb: http: //www.imdb.me/donnakaylau Award-winning honored TV animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau is the creator of "Surf Soup", Artist, Author, TV Animator at Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, worked on productions: 'Dora the Explorer', 'CatDog', 'Oswald the Octopus, ' 'Generator Rex, ' Ben 10', and, "Regular Show, ' also 'Surf Soup' cartoon and books! Lau has experience with children's entertainment for over 25+ years. This is her first children's book in the series "Surf Soup." Lau has also authored books: How to Make Cartoons, and several fitness books Fitness Gym, Bikini for Life, I Grow People, and Secret Sauce for Cyclists. Lau honored Emmy by Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with contributions to best Animated short. Lau calls herself a "Student for Life" she has 'years' of education attending Animation (Traditional and Digital), Augmented Reality, Graphics Packaging Design, Children's Book Illustration, attending Art Center College of Design, and has been featured in numerous Art Galleries in California and Hawai'i. Lau Grew up and lives in Southern California, stays in Hawai'i and finds inspiration in both places, usually has her head in the clouds with her imagination and creativity, enjoys surfing, is a fitness trainer, and loves to 'learn' especially Chinese traditions and cooking from her Mom Dad.Website: https: //Surfsoup.tv IMDb: http: //www.imdb.me/donnakaylau Award-winning honored TV animator, author, and illustrator Donna Kay Lau is the creator of "Surf Soup", Artist, Author, TV Animator at Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, worked on productions: 'Dora the Explorer', 'CatDog', 'Oswald the Octopus, ' 'Generator Rex, ' Ben 10', and, "Regular Show, ' also 'Surf Soup' cartoon and books! Lau has experience with children's entertainment for over 25+ years. This is her first children's book in the series "Surf Soup." Lau has also authored books: How to Make Cartoons, and several fitness books Fitness Gym, Bikini for Life, I Grow People, and Secret Sauce for Cyclists. Lau honored Emmy by Academy of Television Arts and Sciences with contributions to best Animated short. Lau calls herself a "Student for Life" she has 'years' of education attending Animation (Traditional and Digital), Augmented Reality, Graphics Packaging Design, Children's Book Illustration, attending Art Center College of Design, and has been featured in numerous Art Galleries in California and Hawai'i. Lau Grew up and lives in Southern California, stays in Hawai'i and finds inspiration in both places, usually has her head in the clouds with her imagination and creativity, enjoys surfing, is a fitness trainer, and loves to 'learn' especially Chinese traditions and cooking from her Mom Dad.Website: https: //Surfsoup.tv IMDb: http: //www.imdb.me/donnakaylau
