Caillou Happy Thanksgiving

Caillou learns what the real meaning of Thanksgiving is.

The house is bustling in anticipation of a Thanksgiving feast, and Caillou dreams of all the things he’ll eat at his favorite meal. Yet today he will discover that there is more to the holiday than delicious food—it’s about being thankful for the good things and important people in his life. Capturing the precious memories and emotions of the holiday season, toddlers will learn about the deeper meaning of Thanksgiving in this vividly illustrated story. Also available in trade cloth/hardcover (ISBN: 978-2-89718-021-8)

Caillou learns that Thanksgiving means much more than eating his favorite meal. It's about being thankful for the important things in his life. Translated from the French Canadian edition. Ages 2 and up. Full-color illustrations. A beautiful Caillou backpack doll is included with each purchase (a $6.00 value).

When Caillou's family gathers for Thanksgiving, Caillou learns that the holiday is about being thankful for all of the good things in his life.

Compare how the first Thanksgiving was celebrated to how we celebrate the holiday today.

A boy relates the preparations for, and enjoyment of, his family's annual Thanksgiving in the Woods celebration on his grandparents' farm. Includes words to the Shaker hymn Tis a Gift to be Simple and notes about the real gathering on which the story is based.

Caillou's day care class is having a show-and-tell, and he wants to bring an extraordinary toy to share with his friends. Caillou looked at all his favorite toys, but nothing seemed to be special enough. The next morning Caillou realizes that the best things are not always toys; he has the perfect show-and-tell surprise for his friends.

It's Christmastime and Caillou's family is gathering together. Even his Aunt Poppy and her cat Balthazar have come from far away to celebrate the holiday with Caillou, his sister Rosie, and their parents and grandparents. Before they know it, Christmas Eve has arrived, and Caillou—who is too excited to sleep—suddenly hears a strange noise. Could it be Santa? Capturing the precious memories and emotions of the holiday season, toddlers learn about the deeper meaning of Christmas.