Caillou facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Caillou |
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| Created by | Hélène Desputeaux Christine L'Heureux |
| Based on | Caillou book series by Hélène Desputeaux |
| Country of origin | Canada |
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| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 144 (list of episodes) |
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| Audio format | Dolby Surround |
| Original release | September 15, 1997 – October 3, 2010 |
Caillou is an Canadian children's TV show based on the series of books by author Christine L'Heureux and illustrator Hélène Desputeaux. Caillou was first voiced by Bryn McAuley, then Jaclyn Linetsky, but due to her death in 2003, Jaclyn was replaced with Annie Bovaird.
About the show
The show is about a young boy named Caillou who lives with his mom, Doris; his dad, Boris; his little sister, Rosie; and his pet cat, Gilbert. Mr. Hinkle lives next door to Caillou's house and Caillou has a babysitter named Julie. In the first season, Caillou was 4 years old and wore a gray shirt in season 1, but later, he wore a yellow shirt in season 2, 3, 4, and 5. In season 4 and 5, Caillou started going to school. Many parents have criticized the show, due to Caillou's behavior.
Broadcast airs
The series originally aired on PBS Kids in the United States and Teletoon in Canada.
Episodes
Caillou has a total of five seasons of 144 half-hour episodes, as well as the 90-minute movie Caillou's Holiday Movie.
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| 1 | 65 | September 15, 1997 | July 5, 2000 | |
| 2 | 20 | September 4, 2000 | July 2, 2002 | |
| 3 | 13 | November 15, 2002 | October 7, 2003 | |
| 4 | 20 | April 3, 2006 | September 23, 2008 | |
| 5 | 26 | September 11, 2010 | October 3, 2010 | |
Book series
In 1989, the first Caillou book of the Caillou book series was made.
Images for kids
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Caillou and his family from left to right: Rosie, Daddy, Caillou, Mommy
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Caillou and his friends: (back) Clementine, Sarah – (front) Gilbert, Caillou, Leo, Rosie
See also
In Spanish: Caillou para niños
