Book Review: Caillou and the Big Bully

Katie December 25, 2015 0 Comments

In Caillou and The Big Bully, Caillou doesn’t want to go to daycare.  Mommy says he has to.  When he gets home, he is mean to Rosie.  Mommy and Daddy know that something is going on.  Caillou finally tells him that Theo at daycare is too big for him and is mean.  Daddy teaches Caillou how to stand up for himself.  The next time Theo tries to push him around, Caillou tells him to stop, and Theo does.  The daycare teacher also tells Theo to be polite and gentle with the other kids at daycare.

This is the only book of the Caillou series that I had read that actually seemed to teach a good lesson.  Although, I’m not sure why the daycare teacher took until Caillou stood up to Theo to tell Theo to be nicer.  But  I guess he was doing all this to Caillou behind her back.

I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review. I was not otherwise compensated.

About the Book

Caillou is bullied at day care by a much bigger and stronger boy named Theo. Sometimes Theo uses his strength to get what he wants. Caillou is afraid of him. In this story, Caillou learns to stand up for himself and say no to bullying.

Bullying can start at a very young age and early interventions will help victimized children to feel supported and to stand up.

In this series, children will go hand in hand with Caillou to navigate their way successfully through various key developmental experiences of childhood. All books are written in consultation with early childhood specialist to ensure content accuracy.

Book Review: Caillou: The School Bus

Katie December 25, 2015 0 Comments

In Caillou and the School Bus, Caillou sees the other kids getting on the bus and wants to know when it will be his turn.  Daddy tells him that he has to wait 1 more birthday before he can ride the school bus, but the next day they can wait for the bus to check it out.  When Caillou meets the bus driver, Mr Washington, he says that he will check with his boss to see if it is ok to take Caillou for a ride the next day.  Caillou can’t wait! He draws a picture of the bus.  The next day, Mr Washington takes Caillou on a ride to the school and then back home to see Daddy.  Caillou is so excited!

I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review. I was not otherwise compensated.

About the Book

Caillou’s friend, Sarah, gets on the big, yellow school bus every morning, but Caillou has to wait a little longer before he goes to school. He just can’t wait to ride the school bus.

Book Review: Caillou Emma’s Extra Snacks

Katie December 25, 2015 0 Comments

Caillou, Emma’s Extra Snacks is a story about Type 1 Diabetes. Caillou sees his friend Emma eating extra snacks so he thinks it is snack time for him too. His teacher explains that it is not snack time for him and tells the class about diabetes.  Caillou is very concerned for Emma and wants to help her out by getting her sweater, carrying her backpack and mayybeee letting her win on track and field day. Ok, maybe not.  She doesn’t seem to act that sick to Caillou, but Emma explains more to him about her diabetes and how she is not sick, she just has to manage it every day so she doesn’t get dizzy.  A nice way for kids to learn a bit about diabetes.

I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.

About the Book

In collaboration with the American Diabetes Association.
Caillou is confused when Emma is allowed to have extra snacks at preschool. He’s even more confused when Miss Martin explains that Emma has type 1 diabetes. Caillou is worried about his friend and becomes very protective of her. But when Emma outruns Caillou in a race, he soon realizes Emma’s diabetes isn’t like a cold or flu. It’s something Emma has to live with every day, and she’s doing a pretty good job of it.

Book Review: Caillou Waits for Santa

Katie December 25, 2015 0 Comments

In Caillou waits for Santa, Caillou… waits for Santa.  There are already some presents under the tree from Mommy and Daddy and Caillou and Rosie want to open them now, but they are told they have to wait for Santa to come.  Caillou tries to shut the curtains to make it dark to trick Santa into coming, but he is told that Santa only arrives when the children are asleep.  Caillou still tries to stay up all night, but eventually falls asleep.  When he wakes up, Santa had come! And his grandparents were at the door so he could finally open his presents!

I received a free e-copy of this book in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.

About the Book

It’s finally Christmas Eve, and Caillou just can’t wait for night time. He’s planning to stay up all night to see Santa, but he finds this a lot harder than he thought it would be. And in the morning his stocking is full of gifts!

Book Review: Caillou Lights Out!

Katie December 25, 2015 0 Comments

In Caillou, Lights Out! There is a winter storm outside.  While Caillou is washing his hands, the power goes out!  Caillou doesn’t know what that means, so his Daddy has to tell him. Then he goes in the basement with Daddy to find a flash light.  The family ends up camping in the living room – even roasting marshmallows over the fire!  Caillou is too scared to go to bed in his dark room, so the family sets up their sleeping bags in the living room.  When the power goes on in the middle of the night, Caillou asks if he can stay sleeping downstairs and his dad says ok!

I received a free e-copy in order to write this review, I was not otherwise compensated.

About the book

A winter storm knocks the power out at Caillou’s house. Caillou is confused when the lights don’t work. But soon the evening turns into an indoor camping adventure, complete with marshmallows roasted in the fireplace. Caillou is especially delighted when he gets to sleep by the hearth in his sleeping bag.