Reading confidence
“I grew up with the language, but reading it can feel hard.”
Pinyin, romanization, and gentle voice support help you read with confidence and learn together.
Join early access
Read Chinese and Korean with your child — no fluency required.
Cozy bilingual stories help you bring your family language into bedtime, with English support and gentle audio whenever you need it.
No ads
Pinyin + audio
Built for bedtime
We're a family business building this with love. Your support helps us create more stories and spend more time reading with our little one.
晚安，小探險家。
Wǎn'ān, xiǎo tànxiǎn jiā.
中文
잘 자, 작은 탐험가.
Jal ja, jageun tamheomga.
한국어
Good night, little explorer.
English support for reading together.
English
We hear you
Family connection
“I want my child to feel close to the words our family uses.”
Bilingual stories help make your family language part of everyday bedtime.
Calm bedtime
“I want bedtime to feel calm, not like homework.”
Cozy stories, gentle pacing, and no pressure.
Why families choose Nihao Story
Co-reading
Read together, naturally
Beautiful stories your child will love. Your family language grows along the way.
Voice help
Friendly voice support
Tap to hear pronunciation whenever you want a little backup.
Calm space
Ad-free for families
A calm, focused reading space with no ads or distractions.
Frequently asked questions
Chinese reading — your questions answered
Do you support Simplified and Traditional Chinese?
Yes. Nihao Story supports Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Stories show characters with pinyin and audio, so your family can bring Chinese into bedtime with more confidence.
Do you include pinyin?
Yes. Chinese rows show pinyin with audio support so you and your child can follow along, even when reading characters still feels new.
Is this for parents who grew up with Chinese but cannot confidently read it?
Yes. If Mandarin or Cantonese is part of your family, but reading characters feels hard, Nihao Story gives you a gentle way in. Audio, pronunciation support, and English help you read together without needing to be fluent.
What ages is this designed for?
Nihao Story is designed for children ages 0–10. Stories are sorted by reading level, from picture books for toddlers to longer stories for older kids.
What do Levels 1, 2, and 3 mean?
Story levels help you choose the right reading fit for your child. Level 1: Bilingual Foundations, ages 0-2, uses picture-heavy stories, minimal text, basic vocabulary, and familiar routines. Level 2: Bilingual Concept Building, ages 2-4, adds simple sentences, predictable repetition, and basic beginning-middle-end stories. Level 3: Early Bilingual Reading, ages 4-6, uses more balanced text and pictures, simple storylines, early sight words, and 3-8 lines per page.
Can my child learn to read characters, not just hear them?
Yes. Every Chinese story shows characters alongside pinyin, with audio available for pronunciation. Over time, children can start recognizing characters through stories they want to revisit — no flashcards needed.
How is this different from a Chinese tutor or class?
Nihao Story is designed for daily reading at home: 10 cozy minutes at bedtime. It can support classes, grandparents, and conversation by making Chinese easier to bring into family routines.
How much will it cost?
Pricing details are coming soon. Join the waitlist to be notified and receive a free story pack at launch.
Korean reading — your questions answered
Do you include romanization?
Yes. Hangul appears with romanization, so you and your child can sound out words while building confidence with Korean.
Is it good for complete beginners?
Yes. Stories start gently with simple words, short sentences, and lots of pictures. English support keeps the story clear, and audio helps your family hear Korean from the beginning.
Can both parents read together if one does not speak Korean?
Yes. English and Korean support let one parent follow along in English while the other reads in Korean. It is made for families bringing the language into bedtime together.
What ages is this designed for?
Nihao Story is designed for children ages 0–10. Stories are sorted by reading level, from picture books for toddlers to longer stories for older kids.
What do Levels 1, 2, and 3 mean?
Story levels help you choose the right reading fit for your child. Level 1: Bilingual Foundations, ages 0-2, uses picture-heavy stories, minimal text, basic vocabulary, and familiar routines. Level 2: Bilingual Concept Building, ages 2-4, adds simple sentences, predictable repetition, and basic beginning-middle-end stories. Level 3: Early Bilingual Reading, ages 4-6, uses more balanced text and pictures, simple storylines, early sight words, and 3-8 lines per page.
Will my child actually learn to read Hangul?
With steady exposure through stories, children can begin recognizing Hangul naturally. Romanization helps bridge the gap while Korean becomes more familiar.
How is this different from a Korean tutor or class?
Nihao Story is designed for daily reading at home: 10 cozy minutes at bedtime. It can support classes, grandparents, and conversation by making Korean easier to bring into family routines.
How much will it cost?
Pricing details are coming soon. Join the waitlist to be notified and receive a free story pack at launch.