Books in Playtime Pals series

Caillou is confused when Emma is allowed to have extra snacks at preschool. He’s even more confused when Miss Martin explains that Emma has juvenile diabetes (type 1). Caillou is worried about his friend Emma and becomes very protective of her. He doesn’t want her to do anything, even go down the slide. But when Emma outruns Caillou in a race, he realizes that diabetes isn’t like a cold or the flu. It’s something Emma has to live with every day ― and she’s doing a pretty good job of it.This Caillou story is a great tool to introduce a discussion and chronic diseases. Having a chronic illness is serious, but it does not mean that life has to be put on hold.Caillou has been a faithful friend for the past 25 years, growing along with his young audience as they discover life.

Caillou is at day care playing dinosaurs with his friends, when their caregiver tells them something very important: a new sickness is going around. Caillou learns that the best way to protect himself from the virus is to stay at home and wash his hands a lot. Adapting to a new daily routine can be challenging, but Caillou discovers that he can still have fun! With a little help from technology, he stays in touch with Grandma and his friends.

Cutting, folding and sticking aren't just fun and games - they're also a great way to improve children's manual dexterity and ability to concentrate. Paper Playtime transforms the traditional workbook into a hands-on learning opportunity. With simple step-by-step instructions, the child will create delightful projects as well as gain a sense of accomplishment. With each page, children will fold paper and use scissors and glue with greater accuracy and skill.

One fine day Caillou and his family are going on a car trip and Caillou isn't sure it will be any fun at all. But after playing car games, seeing a big truck, eating at a restaurant and going on a ferry boat ride, Caillou decides that sometimes the journey is more important than the destination! The book includes a fun travel bingo game to sharpen observations skills on the road!

A winter storm knocks the power out at Caillou’s house. Caillou is confused when the lights don’t work. But soon the evening turns into an indoor camping adventure, complete with marshmallows roasted in the fireplace. Caillou is especially delighted when he gets to sleep by the hearth in his sleeping bag.Caillou, Lights Out! includes glow-in-the-dark stickers and a free ebook!

Grandpa is coaching Caillou’s soccer team and Caillou really wants to impress him. Caillou finds it hard to share Grandpa with his friends, but he learns that people can play multiple roles. No matter what happens, Caillou will always be special to Grandpa. The book includes a 32-card matching game, perfect for sharpening observation skills, improving your memory or simply having fun!

On a very special hike in the woods, Grandpa tells Caillou the story of their fall family tradition. He explains that when Daddy was a child, he played a fun game while they were out hiking: catching a falling leaf before it touched the ground. Since then, the game has become a tradition and this year, Grandpa asks Caillou to be part of it. Caillou finds it difficult, but after a few tries he finally succeeds in catching his very first leaf! The book includes a game of picture dominoes for more family fun. Who knows, this could be the start of your own family tradition!Adapted from the popular television series, the books in the Playtime series show Caillou discovering the world around him as he moves toward a greater understanding of his environment. Each title includes an extra element, such as stickers or a poster.

Cutting, folding and sticking aren't just fun and games - they're also a great way to improve children's manual dexterity and ability to concentrate. Paper Playtime transforms the traditional workbook into a hands-on learning opportunity. With simple step-by-step instructions, the child will create delightful projects as well as gain a sense of accomplishment. With each page, children will fold paper and use scissors and glue with greater accuracy and skill.

Sarah invites Caillou to her house to see how the Chinese New Year is celebrated. There, Caillou helps to hang posters with traditional Chinese characters on it, discovers the tradition of cleaning the house from top to bottom, and is given a red envelope with a New Year coin. The following day, Sarah and her family invite Caillou to go to Chinatown, where Caillou enjoys tasting special dishes in a Chinese restaurant and even gets to meet a real Chinese New Year dragon! The book includes a cutout dragon mask so you too can join in the celebration.Adapted from the popular television series, the books in the Playtime series show Caillou discovering the world around him as he moves toward a greater understanding of his environment. Each title includes an extra element, such as stickers or a poster.