Pierre Brignaud – illustratör

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.

While drawing in the kitchen one day, Caillou notices Mommy kissing Daddy differently than the way she kisses Caillou. When Mommy says that it''s because she and Daddy are married, Caillou announces he''d like to marry Mommy. Daddy then tells him a story about a young prince. Full color.

Caillou is building a beautiful castle that his sister Rosie accidently destroys. Upset and angry, Caillou vents his frustration. Mommy listens to him, consoles him, and explains that Rosie did not do it on purpose.With Mommy’s help, Caillou takes his first steps toward tolerance and learning to compromise.

It’s springtime, and Caillou and his family are going to celebrate Easter with Uncle Felix at his farm. Caillou has great fun seeing the cute little chicks and piglets, riding on the tractor, and decorating eggs with his cousins. What they’re most excited about, though, is the annual Easter egg hunt. Together Caillou and Uncle Felix search the henhouse for hidden eggs and find more than anyone else. Capturing the precious memories and emotions of the Easter holiday, this book commemorates the magical traditions of the Easter bunny’s arrival and the Easter egg hunt for toddlers.

Caillou, like all children, needs to feel loved by his mother. But as a four-year-old, Caillou also has to discover the world around him. Caillou imitates the love he feels from his mother by reciting to his precious teddy bear a loving little verse his mother says to him all the time.

Caillou isn't a baby anymore. He wants to brush his teeth by himself. After breakfast and before going to bed, Caillou brushes little circles all over his teeth, just like Daddy! The ones in the back are harder to reach, but Caillou tries his best. Either Mommy or Daddy is always by his side to give him a guiding hand or some pointers for next time. Caillou even takes care to brush his dinosaurs' big teeth! Developed with the help of a pediatric dentist and a child psychologist, Caillou: I Can brush My Teeth illustrates how Caillou's mastery of fine motor-skills allows him to gain more independence in small but important ways.

A great book to introduce kids to politeness!With Mommy and Daddy’s help, Caillou learns that it’s nice to hear the words please and thank you. They are like a friendly hug that encourages people to respond favorably. Politeness is much more than just a social convention; it is also a way to ease our interactions with others. Even very young children can learn to express their needs courteously. In this book, Caillou discovers why asking nicely is so important.Reading with your child is a bonding experience that they will remember for years to come;This book reminds little ones to be polite when addressing others, especially adults;Please and thank you, important words for little ones to have in their vocabulary from a young age.Caillou’s Essentials is a collection of books about Caillou growing up. It depicts the developmental milestones, both the small and the significant, of toddlers striving to become self-confident and independent. The stories present a range of childhood experiences, such as potty training, brushing your teeth and learning to share.