4320 http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079 en-us Caillou, a four-year-old little-kid hero, epitomizes the wonder with which children experience the ordinary - from understanding one's family to venturing around the corner for the first time. The series blends animation and live-action segments as Caillou makes sense of the world and helps young viewers do the same. © 2009 Rocky Mountain PBS http://www.rmpbs.org/resources/files/programs/100x100/10079.jpg http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079 100 100 "Caillou"'s learning to do new things, and discovering it's okay to have help while he learns. To prove he's ready to help Dad paint the porch, "Caillou" paints Rosie's dollhouse first - and Gilbert, with paint-dipped paws, does some painting too! "Caillou" moves from renovation to recreation when Dad and Sarah teach him to play baseball; Dad teaches him to swim; and Clementine goads him into going down the big kids' slide. Mom shows "Caillou" how to tie his shoes but he get frustrated and stops trying. With courage and practice, he's soon able to do these things on his own. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-407/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-407/rss Sun, 22 Nov 09 07:30:00 -0700 "Caillou" discovers new things today and is so excited when Daddy brings home a computer. He learns to share the computer with his entire family - even Gilbert! "Caillou" and Leo are playing dinosaurs in the backyard and discover a fish fossil rock. They visit the library to learn more about dinosaurs and fossils. Also, "Caillou" takes his first flight and he's curious about everything. Then, Grandpa discovers a new planetarium is opening and there's a prize for the best space costume. "Caillou" is thrilled when the winner turns out to be...a surprise! http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-414/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-414/rss Sun, 29 Nov 09 07:30:00 -0700 Today is full of celebrations! It's "Caillou"'s birthday! He is having a party with all of his friends, and he gets a very special gift that he wanted. "Caillou" learns about the Chinese New Year. He even tries some Chinese delicacies, but most exciting of all, he gets to see the famous dragon dance! Also, "Caillou" and Grandma throw Grandpa a surprise belated birthday party! Grandpa is surprised, and very happy! After seeing Bravo the magician doing some tricks at Leo's birthday party; "Caillou" decides that he is "Caillou" the Great. With magic words, "Caillou" makes his magic penny and Gilbert, disappear and reappear. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-418/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-418/rss Sun, 06 Dec 09 07:30:00 -0700 "Caillou" learns to cope with change. It's raining outside but there is no stopping "Caillou"! He sees a robin catch a worm and is thrilled when he finds a worm of his own. When Leo calls to invite "Caillou" over to play, "Caillou" isn't sure at first if he wants to go since he's having such a great time by himself. Later, "Caillou", Rosie and Mom are having fun at the park when the ice-cream man comes around. "Caillou" wants an ice-cream but the ice-cream man leaves before he can get there. On a suggestion from Dad, "Caillou" becomes the "ice-cream man." Also, "Caillou" just loves his Superbear storybook. When "Caillou" wants to hear it again and again, Dad explains that he has other things to do. "Caillou" decides to make up a story on his own and plays it out with Rosie. Then, "Caillou" is playing a board game with Mom and he gets a little upset when he discovers that she is going to win. He tries to change the rules but Mom stands her ground. These are the rules and you can't always win. "Caillou" is excited when Miss Martin takes him and his friends to the park for some special activities. All the rules are not easy to grasp, and the kids have a few comical mishaps in the process. "Caillou" discovers that you don't always have to win to be proud of yourself. http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-428/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-428/rss Sun, 13 Dec 09 07:30:00 -0700 Wintertime brings lots of new experiences. Sarah teaches "Caillou" to build a snowman, Dad helps him stay upright on his ice skates (and picks him up when he falls down), and Mom shows "Caillou" the fine points of downhill skiing, including how not to be afraid of the ski lift. When "Caillou" and Dad get to the vendor too late to buy a good Christmas tree, they decorate one in the yard instead. All the beautiful colored lights chase away the winter gloom. Also, "Caillou" learns about the Chinese New Year. He even tries some Chinese delicacies, but most exciting of all, he gets to see the famous dragon dance! http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-409/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-409/rss Sun, 20 Dec 09 07:30:00 -0700 "Caillou" and family go on a trip on Helen's boat, an old friend of Mom's. "Caillou" is surprised to find there's a whole house packed into the boat. "Caillou" learns about wind and sails, and even gets to steer the boat too! When Mom and Dad are getting ready to go out to a restaurant, "Caillou" doesn't understand why he can't go too! He's disappointed until Julie the babysitter suggests they make their own restaurant, complete with menus! When "Caillou" accidentally breaks one of his toys because his room is a mess, Mom suggests a way to make cleaning up fun: with colourful stickers and a chart. Now "Caillou" and Rosie get to pick out their very own stickers for brushing their teeth and cleaning up the toys in their bedrooms! When "Caillou" dresses himself, he learns that when you put your pants on backwards, you can change and put them on right. When he sees Dad and Grandpa in suits and ties for a big party, he changes into his grownup clothes too. Jonas, a friend of Dad's and a real cowboy, has invited the family to visit his ranch. "Caillou" had never met a real cowboy before. "Caillou" learns a lot about horses; he gets to brush a pony named Lucky, he even gets his very own cowboy hat! http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-435/rss http://www.rmpbs.org/content/index.cfm/program/10079-435/rss Sun, 27 Dec 09 07:30:00 -0700