Ni Hao, Kai-lan was a groundbreaking American-Chinese co-produced children’s animated series created by Karen Chau. It aired on Nickelodeon’s Nick Jr. block for two seasons (39 episodes + specials). The show starred Kai-lan, a bilingual Chinese-American preschooler, teaching Mandarin words, emotional regulation (via “Tolee’s feelings chart”), and cultural values like the Chinese New Year.
An archive of Ni Hao, Kai-lan content encompasses original broadcast episodes, educational literature, and digital media that preserve the series' focus on bicultural Chinese-American life. The following breakdown details the archived materials available for the series. Television Series & Production Created by Karen Chau ni hao kai-lan archive
Ni Hao Kai-Lan is a children's television series that premiered in 2008 on Nickelodeon. The show is aimed at preschoolers and is designed to teach Mandarin Chinese, social skills, and emotional intelligence. The series follows the adventures of Kai-Lan, a young girl who lives in a fantastical world filled with talking animals, magical creatures, and exciting landscapes. Television Series & Production Created by Karen Chau