Caillou is an educational Canadian children's tv show, based on the books by writer Christine L'Heureux and illustrator Hélène Desputeaux. Throughout the 1st season, most of the tales in the animated version started with a grandmother introducing the storyline to her grandkids, then reading the story about the book. Since 1997, the grandmother is an unseen character. Caillou first broadcast on Canada's Teletoon channel in 1998, it later on made its US debut in English on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Public television on September 4, 2000. A 5th Season came out in 2013, and it airs on PBS Kids. Caillou also airs on PBS Sprout.

According to the books by Christine L'Heureux, the show centres on a 4 years old identified Caillou who's interested by the world surrounding him. He has lots of adventures with his family and friends and uses his creative thinking in all episode. Caillou lives in a blue house on 17 Pine Street together with his mommy, daddy, and his 2 years old sister, Rosie.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Caillou Shoots! He Scores!



Caillou Shoots! He Scores!

Caillou really likes to play hockey with Billy and others big kids. He goes with Daddy to the shop to have the gear he needs, but he discovers he just can’t keep up with the big kids. After Daddy gives Caillou his old hockey sweater - which is way too large for Caillou - he says to him that if he keeps training he’ll be really great once he grows into the sweater. Caillou visits Leo’s house to train his hockey skills and dream about the future.

Caillou's Family

Caillou - A bald-headed 4-years old boy with a stunning imagination with friends and family who support him voyage the trials and hardships of a little kid.

Mommy - Caillou's mommy. She is a busy housewife almost at all times but sometimes appears to work in an office too. Voiced by Jennifer Seguin.

Daddy - Caillou's daddy. He and Caillou sometimes work on tasks at home. He generally wears a green sweater with red trim while at home. Voiced by Pat Fry.

Rosie - Caillou's energetic and lovely 2 years old sister who is a normal toddler. She usually desires to get involved in the same activities as Caillou. She wears a blue dress, red socks and blue Mary Jane shoes. Rosie was initially voiced by Brigid Tierney, and then Jesse Vinet.

Grandma - Caillou's paternal grandma. Grandma is a really energetic adult who enjoys the arts and the outdoors. Voiced by Pauline Little.

Grandpa - Caillou's paternal grandpa. He usually brings Caillou on journeys, usually going on walks and riding the bus across the town where they reside. Voiced by George Morris.