![[Book publishing-Reduced 29.jpg]] ### Cover ![[9781967065301.jpg]] --- # Surf Soup Hot and Sour Soup When Moods Bubble Over [[Surf Soup Hot and Sour Soup When Moods Bubble Over]] ## About the Book ## [[Surf Soup Hot and Sour Soup When Moods Bubble Over]] Feelings can bubble up just like a pot of hot and sour soup. Sometimes emotions get spicy, messy, and hard to control—but with patience, understanding, and the right ingredients, balance can return. This playful emotional learning story uses food, humor, and family connection to help children understand big feelings, frustration, and emotional regulation. Through laughter and warmth, kids learn that moods can change and feelings can be understood instead of feared. This title is excellent for SEL learning, family discussions, classrooms, and emotional wellness collections, with strong crossover appeal through food culture and humor-driven storytelling. Include: - what happens - main emotional theme - lesson/message - adventure setup - what makes this book important inside the Surf Soup® Universe This should read like both a story summary and a pitch. --- ## Quick Book Info **Series:** Surf Soup® / Surf Soup TV / Magical Hair / Dim Sum / Plastic Island / Special Edition **Collection:** Main Collection / Educational / Holiday / Ocean / SEL / Memoir / etc. **Book Number:** Book __ Volume __ **Genre:** Adventure / Comedy / STEM / SEL / Mystery / Holiday / Cultural / Fantasy / Family **Themes:** Friendship, belonging, courage, identity, ocean conservation, imagination, resilience, etc. **Age Range:** Ages __ **Reading Level:** Early Reader / Picture Book / Middle Grade / Family Read-Aloud **Formats Available:** Paperback • Hardcover • eBook **Languages Available:** Available in Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, and Italian (select titles on Amazon only) **Amazon Link:** (Add Amazon link) --- ## Main Characters ### Featured Characters - [[Koa]] - [[Leilani]] - [[Grandma]] - [[Grandpa]] - [[Eggoh]] - [[Honi the Honu]] - etc. ### Supporting Characters - [[Character]] - [[Character]] ### First Appearance Notes (Optional if important) Example: First appearance of [[TV Dog]] Introduction of [[Banini]] Origin story for [[Ukie]] --- ## Locations in This Book ### Major Locations - [[Surf Soup® Island]] - [[Plastic Island Character]] - [[Coconut Wireless]] - [[Mr. Eli’s Music & Memory Shop]] - [[The Koa Tree]] - [[VolcanOH]] - etc. ### Special New Locations Introduced (Optional) --- ## Story Function in the Universe Why this book matters. Examples: - introduces a major recurring character - explains lore - important emotional backstory - strong adaptation candidate for TV - major worldbuilding book - holiday anchor story - educational flagship title This section is VERY valuable. --- ## Adaptation Potential ### TV Episode Potential High / Medium / Low ### Short Film Potential High / Medium / Low ### Feature Expansion Potential High / Medium / Low ### Why It Adapts Well Explain visual comedy, emotional story, recurring character strength, educational value, merchandising, etc. --- ## Merchandising Potential Examples: - plush - toys - apparel - educational kits - classroom activities - animation licensing - holiday products - collectibles - music tie-ins --- ## Educational Back Matter Opportunities Examples: - STEM lesson - SEL reflection questions - classroom guide - teacher worksheet - activity pages - reader guide - discussion prompts - conservation lesson - cultural learning extension --- ## Production Notes Animation notes if needed. Examples: - ideal visual style - strongest emotional scenes - best opening scene - strongest ending beat - musical opportunities - recurring TV episode structure This becomes your producer notes. --- ## Internal Links ### Connected Books - [[Related Book]] - [[Related Book]] ### Character Pages - [[Character]] - [[Character]] ### Location Pages - [[Location]] - [[Location]] ### Story Pipeline - [[Story Bible]] - [[Adaptation Queue]] - [[Master Asset Tracker]] --- ## Quote / Signature Line (Optional) A strong emotional line from the book. This helps pitch decks later. Example: “Sometimes your biggest magic is already part of you.”