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 3 of the Surf Soup series, we find out that grandma has lost her pickle soup recipe, and without it, she can't make her famous soup. Meanwhile, Fuzzy the Pickle is feeling rejected after being turned down by potential buyers. Koa and his friends are determined to help grandma find her recipe and help Fuzzy find his place in the world.As they search for the lost recipe, Koa and his friends encounter a series of challenges that test their problem-solving skills and their friendships. Will they be able to find the recipe in time to save grandma's pickle soup? And will Fuzzy finally find a place where he belongs?Cliffhanger: As Koa and his friends continue their search for grandma's lost pickle soup recipe, will they make pickle soup?"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, as 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 and appreciate each other's differences.Overall, "Pickle Soup" encourages readers to follow their bliss and be true to themselves while also being responsible and caring stewards of the planet.