Kind hearts
Cinderella
灰姑娘
A pumpkin becomes a carriage. A girl reaches the ball. But what happens when the clock strikes twelve?
Free Chinese stories for kids
Chinese stories.
Made for kids.
Big adventures for little readers and their favorite grown-up. Listen to Mandarin, follow the pictures, and read along with Pinyin and English whenever you need a little help.
10 complete stories. Every chapter free. No account needed.
你好，小宝贝。Hello, little treasure.
宝宝Made for
little treasures
little treasures
A small story. A lovely place to begin.
For the little reader.
And their favorite grown-up.
中文 10 stories · 55 chapters
Aa Pinyin & English help
Read, listen & discover together
The story shelf
What shall we read today?
Fairy tales, clever animals, and adventures from China.
Every chapter free, from the first page to the last.
Which reading level should we try?
Start with Beginner (HSK 1) for simpler Chinese. Elementary (HSK 2) adds more words and longer sentences; Intermediate (HSK 3) and Advanced (HSK 4) offer more language to explore together. These labels describe language difficulty, not your child's age. Check the parent note on each book before you begin.
Big adventures
Pinocchio
木偶奇遇记
A wooden puppet dreams of being a real boy. First, he has a few very big lessons to learn.
Big adventures
Mulan
木兰
A brave daughter takes her father's place in the army. Can she keep her secret?
Curious worlds
Alice in Wonderland
爱丽丝梦游仙境
Follow a White Rabbit into a world of curious creatures, impossible tea parties, and wonderful surprises.
Family tales
Granny Liu Visits the Grand View Garden
刘姥姥进大观园
A country granny visits a grand garden and wins a wealthy family over with her honest laugh.
Animal friends
The Great Race: The Twelve Animals
十二生肖
Twelve animals. One great river. Who will win a place in the Chinese zodiac?
Kind hearts
The Little Red Hen
小红母鸡
A little hen wants to bake some bread. Will her friends help? Simple, repeating Chinese for beginners.
Kind hearts
The Elves and the Shoemaker
小精灵和鞋匠
Someone is making beautiful shoes in the middle of the night. Can you guess who?
Animal friends
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
金发姑娘和三只熊
Three bowls, three chairs, three beds. A curious girl searches for the one that is just right.
Little discoveries
Clever Kids of Old China
聪明的孩子
How do you weigh an elephant? Meet four children with surprisingly clever answers to big problems.
Read a page or stay for a chapter. You set the pace; the whole story is yours to enjoy, free.
A few good minutes together
Less of a lesson.
More of a little ritual.
You don't need perfect Mandarin to make story time special. A picture, a word, a question. Start there.
Meet the idea behind Storytime BaoFind a story they love.
A pumpkin carriage, a brave girl, a tiny pair of shoes. Follow their curiosity.
Listen first. Read along.
Press play to hear the Mandarin. Show Pinyin for pronunciation, or turn on English to follow the story together.
Take a little wonder with you.
Try a new word together. Ask a small question. Tomorrow, come back for another adventure.