Caillou My Day Care Friends

It’s Caillou’s first time at daycare, and he’s feeling a bit nervous and shy. Before he knows it, Caillou’s made a friend in Clementine and then another when she introduces him to Leo. Caillou is soon feeling right at home as the three children have a great time painting and making castles. A poster containing fun, interactive activities that reinforce the book's themes is also included.

"Caillou makes new friends on his first day at day care"--P. [4] of cover.

First-day jitters are explored in this story drawn from the popular television series. A poster containing fun, interactive activities that reinforce the book's themes is also included. Full color. Consumable.

"Caillou makes new friends on his first day at day care"--P. [4] of cover.

Caillou is going to day care for the first time. Naturally, he would prefer to stay home with Mommy and Daddy rather than face this unfamiliar world. However, with the help of Florence, one of the day care assistants, Caillou eases into his new environment and soon makes a friend. Around three years of age, a child needs playmates. He wants to become more independent, which means he must leave the protective security of his parents, his house, and his family. Often this separation occurs in connection with day care. Leaving the security of his family unit is difficult and frightening for the child and it is important to help him prepare for this first step toward greater independence.

Caillou loves magic. Grandma impresses Caillou so much with her “composter” magic trick that Caillou has to try it too. He goes home and turns scraps of leftovers, grass clippings, and apple cores into plant food!

Caillou and his friends at the day care center put on a play with the help of their teacher, Anne.

A gentle discussion about the subject of divorce ensues when curious Caillou asks his cousins Amanda and Emilio why their mommy doesn’t live with their daddy. As the children continue to play, Caillou learns about divorce, having two homes, and the feelings experienced by his cousins. He learns that it is important for Emilio and Amanda to remember that it’s not their fault their mommy and daddy separated their mother would always be their mommy, and their father would always be their daddy.