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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 0097368923546
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Nickelodeon
Manufacturer: Nickelodeon
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Nickelodeon
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 12, 2008
Running Time: 30 minutes
Sales Rank: 5322
Studio: Nickelodeon
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Product Description:
Studio: Paramount Home Video Release Date: 08/12/2008 Run time: 100 minutes Rating: Nr
Amazon.com:
A sort of Dora the Explorer that features Mandarin Chinese instead of Spanish, Ni hao, Kai-lan is an entertaining Nick Jr. animated program for preschoolers that positively portrays biculturalism, helps build problem solving skills, and introduces basic Chinese words. Kai-lan is a creative, compassionate young girl who has a very close relationship with her Grandfather (YeYe) and loves to play and try new things with her many animal friends including Tolee the koala, Rintoo the tiger, and Hoho the monkey. Like all young children, Kai-lan and her friends play and explore and minor conflicts and emotional outbursts inevitably arise. Kai-lan has a way of stepping back and reviewing the situation to reveal the underlying problem, whether it's hurt feelings, frustration, or downright anger. With a little help from her grandfather and his calming techniques, she always finds a way to support her friends and make everyone feel better. Along the way, viewers learn some basic Chinese words and get a sense of the importance Chinese culture places on things like intergenerational families, calmness, and looking at things from another's perspective. (Ages 3 to 7) --Tami Horiuchi
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - A fun and educational show for preschoolers
This is a really good show for preschoolers; I just wish there were more episodes. It teaches life lessons as well as features songs and activities. No, don't use this to teach your kids Mandarin Chinese; there're few Chinese words. But that's the whole point... it's a general-audience show for all preschoolers, and it does a great job at that. The characters are loveable -- and easier on the eye. The young actress who does Kai-lan's voice does a superb job -- she's my second favorite Nick Jr. ... Read More
Rating: - Delightful Show for kids
Our 2 year old daughter really enjoys watching the show. She can relate to Kai-Lan, because she has a grandfather that she calls "ye-ye." She also really likes all of the characters. It is educational in a fun way for young kids, and teaches some valuable lessons in resolving issues that they might encounter. The animation is bright and lively without being overly stimulating, and each episode is the perfect length for toddlers (25 mins). It's great that Nickelodeon is branching out in their programming ... Read More
Rating: - Crazy good for your kid to learn how to deal with frustration
Until now, if you were, say, a 1st-generation Chinese parent who wanted their 2nd-generation, fully-immersed kid to watch Chinese DVDs targeted at English-speaking kids, you had to suffer through a few noble but failed attempts: Bao Bei the Panda is a notable example, Jade goes to Kindergarten is a little better.
This is great for Chinese language, though not for the vocabulary, but mostly because they use crazy-hard words like "Xue" and other tongue-rolling Chinese sounds and my kid picked ... Read More
Rating: - Exceptionallly Great and Educational
Purchasing this dvd made for one happy grandchild.
It has made very clear to him just how one should handle ones emotions.
Having learned several spanish words from Blues Clues dvd he is very excited with having learned Mandarin words with Kai Lai .
A plus when it comes to diversity.
The shipment arrived very quickly and the cost of this purchase was great.
Rating: - My Daughter's Favorite Show
I think it's cute, and my daughter actually interacts with it. She really can't get enough of it. It endorses emotional intelligence while teaching some Mandarin words. I keep hearing my daughter saying "dig" or "Thank you" or "push" in Mandarin. Kai-Lan is always careful to stop and figure out why her friends act the way they do and takes the time to help them to solve their problems. I love it because she loves it, and I think they are doing a great job. I wish they'd make some toys, though.
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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
Brand: Paramount
EAN: 0097368923546
Format: Animated, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Nickelodeon
Manufacturer: Nickelodeon
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Nickelodeon
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 12, 2008
Running Time: 30 minutes
Sales Rank: 5322
Studio: Nickelodeon