A warm bowl. A winter night. A family tradition. Surf Soup® Tangyuan: A Winter Solstice Soup Story is a heartwarming children's picture book inspired by Toisanese culture and family traditions. On a cozy winter evening, Little Donna joins her family in making Tangyuan-round rice balls that float in soup and carry wishes. In her family, they're called Tong Yoon, and each one reminds them that being together matters most. Filled with gentle humor, sing-along moments, and a message of inclusion, this story celebrates cultural heritage, social-emotional learning, and the joy of sharing food across generations. Perfect for families, classrooms, and libraries, Surf Soup® Tangyuan invites readers to celebrate the Winter Solstice with warmth, music, and love.

6. IngramSpark Description (more formal, librarian/bookstore tone, but still warm) Surf Soup® Tangyuan: A Winter Solstice Soup Story is a culturally rich picture book that explores family traditions through food, music, and intergenerational storytelling. Inspired by Toisanese heritage, the story follows Little Donna and her family as they prepare Tangyuan-known as Tong Yoon in their dialect-a symbolic winter dish representing togetherness and renewal. With sing-along elements and themes of belonging, imperfection, and cultural pride, this title supports social-emotional learning and multicultural awareness. Ideal for libraries, classrooms, and family reading, Surf Soup® Tangyuan is part of the Surf Soup:: Asian Adventures series.