I adore the little character called Caillou. He’s so adorable. My kids used to love to watch his show on TV.
According to Wikipedia, Caillou is a Canadian children’s television show based on the books by author Christine L’Heureux and illustrator Hélène Desputeaux. Many of the stories in the animated version began with a grandmother (who is also the show’s narrator) introducing the story to her grandchildren, then reading the story about the book. Caillou first aired on Canada’s Teletoon channel in 1995. It later made its US debut on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Public television on September 4, 2000 and aired its series finale on October 3, 2010. The show also began airing on Treehouse TV on September 7, 2009. Reruns air on PBS Kids Sprout.
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen an episode. I’m glad that his show is still in syndication on PBS Kids Sprout television. I’m sure has a whole new generation of fans. Caillou (pronounced “Ka-eye-you”) is one of those “kiddie shows” that many parents don’t mine watching because it’s not repititious or silly. Each epsidoe is an entertaining story. Caillou has such a great imagination, as a child should. Sadly I think many kids these days lack imagination. I loved playing in a world of make believe when I was a child. I could find 100 uses for an empty box and spend all day long playing with it. These days many kids are too stuck on their Xbox games and TV to appreciate the beauty and wonder that comes with being a child.
It’s nice to see that there are Caillou toys on the market for the littlest Caillou fan. I saw some in Toys R Us recently.
I was sent a Caillou toy to review too. I was sent the Caillou Learning Train.
This not-so-little train actually has a lot of different activities.
– The “steam” coming from the front of the train can be squeezed for a “squeak” sound. Let me forewarn you – if you have a dog they are going to come running. Our dog thought it was a toy for him.
– Along the back of the front car there are colorful “beads” in assorted shapes that can be moved back and forth along the bar they are on. It reminded me of an abbicus.
– The flag on the back car makes a crinkle sound. When my kitten heard is she came running. I don’t know if they meant that sound to be part fun while playing with it or it’s just a random sound that is makes.
– The bell on the back car actually jingles.
– The cars can be easily put together or pulled apart.
– Both the Caillou and Rosie figures come apart into three pieces so a child can “build” them. Although it’s a cute idea having the figures in three pieces makes them very wobbly.
– The train moves by winding the key on the side of the front car. It does not work on carpet (not even a low carpet). It only works on hardwood, laminate or tile floors. It’s also hard to wind up for a small child. When you turn the key the wheels move at the same time. You have to hold the wheels still to wind it up. Even after its wound up it only runs for a few seconds before it unwinds and needs to be wound up again.
– The figures are suppose to bop up and down when the train moves. I didn’t see it as that. They more so wobbled around in the train cars.
The train retails for $32.99. As cute as it is I don’t think it’s worth that much money, sad to say. I would think $9.99 – $14.99 would be a more appropriate price range.
I think this toy is better suited for children 18 – 24 months. The activities (squeaking smoke and crinkle flag) are geared more towards infants and early toddlers, in my opinion.
Another cute Caillou toy (I did not review this) is the Caillou plush doll. He’s adorable! I would have loved to review him. 🙂
Here is what I know about the doll. The doll is 14.5″ tall and has a head, hands and feet made out of vinyl. He retails for $32.99.
What an adorable little “pal” for your child. I’m sure plenty of little boys and girls would love to cuddle up with him at night or while watching their favorite Caillou episodes on TV.
Look for these and other Caillou toys at retail stores across the country.
I have BOTH toys (the train and the doll) that I can giveaway to TWO lucky readers. That is a nearly $68.00 retail value.
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*I received a free product sample in order to do this review. There was no compensation. The opinions expressed are my own.
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