Mandarin reading for ages 4-12
Help your child read Mandarin with confidence
Dudu matches your child with Mandarin storybooks at the right reading level and provides the support they need to read independently, with audio, pinyin, quizzes and progress tracking.
- Books matched to your child's ability
- 800+ levelled Mandarin eBooks
- Audio, pinyin, quizzes and rewards
Trusted by top schools in Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Hong Kong.
Best on desktop browsers, iPad and tablets.
How It Works
Make Mandarin Reading a Daily Habit
Dudu combines personalised book recommendations, reading support and rewards to help children build strong reading habits and grow in confidence.
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Books Matched to Your Child's Reading Level
Dudu matches books to your child's reading ability, helping them start with books they can read successfully and progress with confidence.
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Audio, Pinyin and a Built-in AI Dictionary - Confidence with New Words
Audio support, pinyin support and a built-in AI bilingual dictionary help children understand unfamiliar words as they read. Instant Chinese-English definitions make reading easier and help children build confidence as independent readers.
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800+ Chinese eBooks - Something New to Discover Every Day
Choose from over 800 Chinese eBooks across a wide range of topics and genres. Children can always find something they enjoy, helping them develop a lasting interest in reading through exploration and discovery.
Our Library
800+ Interactive Mandarin eBooks
With 13 carefully structured reading levels, Dudu helps children progress from their first Mandarin books to confident independent reading. Explore classic stories, idioms, poetry, fantasy adventures and curriculum-linked texts, with new titles added throughout the year.
800+ Mandarin eBooks
Interactive Mandarin eBooks
13 Reading Levels
Carefully structured reading levels
Aligned with popular textbooks
Lesson-by-lesson learning packs
Aligned with HSK and YCT
HSK 1-6 / YCT 1-4
《成语故事：井底之蛙》
《唐诗：静夜思》
《年的故事》
《小老鼠.鼠老大》
Reading Progress
Reading Progress at a Glance
- Reading activity and progress are recorded automatically, giving parents a clear view of their child's reading journey and achievements.
- Children gradually build independent reading ability through regular practice.
- Active Dudu readers showed up to 4x faster improvement in Mandarin proficiency, based on Dudu learning data.
Parent & Teacher Feedback
Parents and Teachers Notice a Growing Love of Reading
My son is very weak in Mandarin and lost interest in reading Mandarin books over time due to his inability to sound out the words independently...
Singapore 🇸🇬
Previously, I used Dudu as a teacher in school. Now, I’m a parent user. Dudu is interactive and Nathan enjoys getting the little awards and of course, the games at the end...
With the positive reading experience and progress made by my 2 boys, I’ll strongly recommend Dudu to any parent who is exploring for good and interesting online reading programme for their children...
Singapore 🇸🇬
... to all teachers, this is a great teaching resource. It can attract the attention of students through exquisite illustrations and moving animations. Wah, I love using Dudu!
Dudu is really good for the kids to improve Mandarin reading and comprehension. We parents can help supervise children's Mandarin reading at home
Hong Kong 🇭🇰
My daughter loves using Dudu. The app makes learning fun, engaging and easy for children. As a parent, I am happy to see her enjoy reading and learning with confidence...
Malaysia 🇲🇾
Grace has been using Dudu for 2 months and she can navigate through Dudu easily and reads around 10 books per week...
Singapore 🇸🇬
2 Weeks Free
Start free. Choose the plan that fits your family.
Enjoy full access to Dudu eBooks and full reading experience for 2 weeks.
Monthly Membership
2 weeks free, then
US$10
Flexible monthly access after your free trial.
Start 2-Week Free TrialAnnual Membership
2 weeks free, then
US$75
The best value for building a lasting reading habit.
Start 2-Week Free TrialSchool plan
For schools
Support Mandarin teachers with leveled books, class reading data, and engaging learning games.
Your selected membership begins after the 2-week free trial unless you cancel. You can cancel anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know Before Getting Started
Clear answers about how Dudu supports your child's Mandarin reading journey.
What ages and reading levels is Dudu designed for?
Dudu is designed for children aged 4–12. Books are matched to reading ability rather than age alone, so beginners and more confident readers can start at an appropriate level.
How does Dudu choose the right books for my child?
Dudu uses a placement assessment to understand your child's reading ability, then recommends books from 13 structured reading levels at an appropriate level of challenge.
Does Dudu teach Simplified or Traditional Chinese?
Both. Every Dudu book is available in Simplified and Traditional Chinese, so your child can read in the script that best suits their learning needs.
What help is available when my child cannot read a word?
Children can use audio narration, pinyin and the built-in dictionary while reading. Quizzes, games and rewards reinforce understanding and help make regular reading enjoyable.
Does Dudu support school curricula and internationally recognised Mandarin proficiency levels?
Yes. Dudu includes curriculum-aligned materials as well as HSK 1–6 and YCT 1–4 levels.
Which textbooks and curricula have lesson-by-lesson resource packs?
Dudu provides resource packs aligned with every lesson of:
- Chinese Made Easy 轻松学汉语
- Chinese Made Easy 轻松学汉语（少儿版）（简｜繁）
- Huanle Huoban 欢乐伙伴
- Amazing Chinese 中文真棒
- HSK and YCT standard curricula
Can parents and teachers follow a child's progress?
Yes. Progress tracking helps parents and teachers see a child's reading activity and development over time.
Which devices can we use?
Dudu works best in supported desktop browsers, on iPad and Android tablets. Mobile apps are also available from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Yes. You may cancel your subscription at any time before the next billing period begins.
Advisory Board
Guided by Experts in Education and Technology
Associate Professor Tan Chee Lay
Deputy Head, Asian Languages and Cultures, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Professor Ng Hwee Tou
Provost's Chair Professor of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore.
Dr Leong Mun-Kew
Strategic IT Management Practice at the Institute of Systems Science, NUS.
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