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Coming to Nick Jr. in February 2008!   "Ni Hao, Kai-lan" is a play-along, think-along series that weaves together Chinese language and culture, preschool-relatable stories, and interactivity, with Kai-lan as your intimate friend and playmate!   What the Show's About "Ni hao!" That means "hi" in Chinese--and that's how Kai-lan greets you every day! Kai-lan Chow is an exuberant Chinese-American preschooler, almost 6, who wants you to come play with her and her best friends. Kai-lan's world is infused with Chinese culture and is brimming with magical sights and sounds, and everywhere you turn there's something amazing and beautiful to see. Along the way, she and her bilingual buddies speak in English and Chinese, but they always need kids' help to find creative solutions to the daily dilemmas that come their way! Meet the Characters Kai-lan Chow is a playful, adventurous preschooler with a big heart. She is almost 6, speaks both English and Mandarin Chinese, and is super excited to share her language, her culture, and her playtime--with her animal friends and children at home! YeYe is Kai-lan's grandpa. He lovingly passes on his rich and colorful world full of Chinese customs and traditions to his granddaughter. YeYe provides Kai-lan with gentle guidance, leading her to find her own answers, at her own pace. Tolee is a 5-year-old panda-loving koala who puts his friends first. He's the thinker of the group, and Kai-lan and her friends can always rely on him for good ideas and to think before he acts. At 3-years-old, Hoho the monkey is the youngest of Kai-lan's friends. He's full of boundless energy, he's super good at jumping, and loves to DJ. Nothing makes Hoho happier than being the center of attention. Rintoo is a rambunctious 5-year-old tiger who's best friends with Kai-lan. Rintoo has a thirst for adventure and thrills, but beneath the bravado he's a sweet and caring tiger who looks out for his friends. Kai-Lan's Curriculum "Ni Hao, Kai-lan" is the next generation of preschool television programming that introduces the psychology of biculturalism. If Dora and Diego popularized bilingualism, Kai-lan will weave together being bilingual and bicultural. "Ni Hao, Kai-lan" reinforces the idea that being bicultural and bilingual is being American. The show will familiarize the viewing audience with elements of Chinese and Chinese American cultures to promote multicultural understanding in the next generation and goes beyond featuring "culture" as only ethnic food and festivals. Instead, it celebrates growing up in an intergenerational family, having friends from diverse backgrounds, and "habits of the heart" that are Chinese American. These values include: Mind-body connection Typically, television portrays excitement as the good emotion to feel. In many Chinese-American communities, the good thing to feel is often calmness and contentment. Feeling excited and feeling calm can both be happy feelings, but they differ in how aroused the body is. Perspective-taking In many Chinese and other East Asian families, children are encouraged to take the perspective of others to maintain harmony in relationships with other people. Being a good member of the group "Ni Hao, Kai-lan" also emphasizes the Chinese and Chinese American value of being a good member of a group. Social & Emotional Goals Highlight cause-and-effect thinking about social and emotional issues germane to preschoolers and to support preschooler's social and emotional development.

July 13 News Release:

East Meets West as Nick Jr. Introduces Preschoolers to Chinese Language and Culture on Ni Hao, Kai-Lan - A Groundbreaking New Animated Series Premiering Monday, October 22

LOS ANGELES, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This Fall, millions of preschoolers will learn that “Ni Hao” means “hello” in Mandarin as Nickelodeon Preschool introduces them to Chinese culture and language on Nick Jr.’s groundbreaking new animated series Ni Hao, Kai-lan. On Monday, October 22, Nick Jr. will premiere the original half-hour, play-along series in which 2-5 year olds will have the opportunity to learn Mandarin words and phrases—a first for preschool television. Ni Hao, Kai-lan is Nick Jr.’s first series to feature a Chinese-American intergenerational family. Through the eyes of a 5- year-old Chinese-American girl named Kai-lan, the series explores the colorful aspects of her upbringing and background, her relationships with her family and friends and the world around her. Ni Hao, Kai-lan will take preschoolers on a joyful exploration of Mandarin language and Chinese culture, while helping them to identify their emotions and learn coping mechanisms to deal with their feelings.

“Blue’s Clues, Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego Go! have clearly demonstrated how much kids love to interact with beloved characters, as well as embrace new languages and cultures. Karen Chau’s stunning designs and stories about growing up as a Chinese-American girl were inspirational in the creation of this groundbreaking new series,” said Brown Johnson, Executive Vice President, Executive Creative Director, Nickelodeon Preschool. “Preschoolers will immerse themselves in Kai-lan’s rich Chinese-American heritage, while they learn Mandarin language and relevant social-emotional skills. We can’t wait for kids to see this incredibly vibrant and playful world come to life.”

Ni Hao, Kai-lan is a play-along, think-along series starring Kai-lan Chow, a playful, adventurous bi-lingual preschooler with a big heart, who speaks both English and Mandarin. Kai-lan’s world is infused with Chinese culture—from the dumplings she eats and the lanterns that adorn her house to the huge Chinese New Year celebration she has with her family and friends. Ni Hao, Kai-lan centers on Kai-lan and her relationships with her grandfather, YeYe, and her animal friends. YeYe plays a major role in her life as he gently and playfully guides her to her own discoveries. Kai-lan is a natural leader who is thoughtful and caring and has a gift for helping her friends when they really need her. Her best friends include: Rintoo, a rambunctious five-year- old tiger who loves to play, Tolee, a five-year-old koala who always puts his friends first, Hoho, a three-year-old monkey full of boundless energy, and Lulu, a happy six-year-old pink rhino.

The series focuses on issues common to preschoolers such as taking turns, disappointment and jealousy and supports an emotional intelligence curriculum, highlighting cause and effect thinking in the social/emotional world. Ni Hao, Kai-lan provides simple coping strategies set to song that teach valuable lessons. Kai-lan strives to understand how things are linked together and she always wants to find out the reason why. Every episode follows the adventures of Kai-lan and her friends as they learn to identify their emotions and stop to consider the feelings of others. Kai-Lan leads them as they tackle such issues as what caused Rintoo to get mad, or how patience and practice help Tolee get better at rhyming.

Ni Hao, Kai-lan is created by Karen Chau and Executive Produced by Mary Harrington. Animation production for Ni Hao, Kai-lan is being done in conjunction with Wang Films and the Wang Studio in Greater China.

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