Books with author Danielle Patenaude

Caillou and his playschool friends are going on a field trip to the apple orchard. The adventure gets off to a good start with a fun bus ride. Then the children learn about apples and pick some too. They drink fresh apple juice and discover a variety of ways to use apples. By the time they get back on the bus to go home, the children are ready for a little nap. What a fun and busy day!

Caillou asks Daddy for his ball, but Daddy is busy. While Caillou waits, he plays with a stuffed animal. But the stuffed toy doesn’t listen to him, so Caillou speaks very loudly. Daddy advises Caillou to be more gentle with his toy. Caillou learns that asking politely can result in a more positive response.Politeness is a social convention. It is also a way to smooth human interactions. Even the smallest children can learn to express their needs politely.