Donna Kay Lau, the award-winning Emmy honored TV animator, author, and illustrator, brings you the seventh installment of the Surf Soup series, Pickle Soup.

Join Koa and his friends as they encounter Plastic Island, a polluted island full of plastic waste. After bringing home Grandma's refrigerator from Plastic Island, strange things start to happen in the middle of the night. With their curiosity piqued, they soon discover Fuzzy the Purple Pickle and the quest to make Pickle Soup.

In book 4 of the Pickle Soup series, the adventure continues as Koa and his friends discover the importance of mattering and bycatch. After a successful mission to save Fuzzy the Pickle, the gang learns more about the effects of plastic pollution on marine life.Grandma finally makes her famous Pickle Soup, and the kids are excited to taste it. But their excitement turns to concern when they realize that Fuzzy was not meant to be in a pickle jar in the first place. The gang learns about the dangers of bycatch and how even the smallest actions can make a big difference.As they continue to navigate the challenges of protecting the ocean and its inhabitants, Koa and his friends realize the importance of their actions and how they can help make a positive impact on the world around them.But just when Koa and his friends thought their mission was complete, they receive news of another problem in the ocean. Will they be able to solve this new challenge and continue their journey as caretakers of the ocean? Find out in the next installment."Pickle Soup" contains several important lessons and morals, including: Being true to oneself: Koa and his friends encounter challenges and learn the value of staying true to themselves, even when faced with adversity.Environmental stewardship: The book teaches the importance of being good stewards of the environment, particularly the ocean, and the impact that individual actions can have on the planet.Problem-solving and creativity: Koa and his friends must find solutions to help their ocean stay clean so they can surf again, and they use their creativity and problem-solving skills to do so.Friendship and teamwork: The story emphasizes the importance of friendship and teamwork, Koa and his friends work together to overcome obstacles and achieve their goals.Embracing diversity: The characters in the book come from different backgrounds and have different personalities, but they learn to embrace & appreciate each other's differences.Overall, "Pickle Soup" encourages readers to follow their bliss & be true to themselves while also being responsible, caring stewards of the planet.