Take one precocious preschooler who speaks both English and Mandarin, a goofy grandpa who loves surprises, a tiger, koala, monkey and a pink rhino, and you’re destined for adventure. Kai-Lan loves to explore her neighborhood and family, a colorful, exotic world of dumplings, dragons, and the wonders of everyday life.
NI HAO, I’M KAI-LAN
– KAI-LAN
Karen based the series on her experiences growing up in a Chinese-American household. The first character of the series that she drew was Kai-Lan at age 5. It was a persona that Karen knew quite well – Kai-Lan is the Chinese name that Karen was given at birth. And “Ni Hao” means “Hello” in Mandarin. See, you’re learning already!
30 YEARS AGO TODAY, Rocko’s Modern Life premiered on @nickelodeon 🧡 We’re celebrating with original concept art by creator Joe Murray from the #NickArchives ✍️ Did Rocko make a big impact on your modern life?
30 YEARS AGO TODAY, Rocko’s Modern Life premiered on Nickelodeon 📺 🧡 We’re celebrating with original concept art by creator Joe Murray from the #NickArchives
YIP YIP! 💨 Applications are now open for #AvatarAcademy, a new trainee development program centered in the Avatar Universe 🎨 To learn more and apply, click the link below: 👉 at.nick.com/AvatarAcademy 👈