Caillou is going to day care for the first time. Naturally, he would prefer to stay home with Mommy and Daddy rather than face this unfamiliar world. However, with the help of Florence, one of the day care assistants, Caillou eases into his new environment and soon makes a friend. Around three years of age, a child needs playmates. He wants to become more independent, which means he must leave the protective security of his parents, his house, and his family. Often this separation occurs in connection with day care. Leaving the security of his family unit is difficult and frightening for the child and it is important to help him prepare for this first step toward greater independence.

First-day jitters are explored in this story drawn from the popular television series. A poster containing fun, interactive activities that reinforce the book's themes is also included. Full color. Consumable.

"Caillou makes new friends on his first day at day care"--P. [4] of cover.

Caillou Goes to Day Care celebrates the developmental stage between infancy and childhood when toddlers seeking independence overcome challenges to embrace the world.

It’s Caillou’s first time at daycare, and he’s feeling a bit nervous and shy. Before he knows it, Caillou’s made a friend in Clementine and then another when she introduces him to Leo. Caillou is soon feeling right at home as the three children have a great time painting and making castles. A poster containing fun, interactive activities that reinforce the book's themes is also included.

Caillou is nervous about day care without his mommy and daddy, but he learns to have fun playing with Philip, napping, eating lunch, and sharing toys.

Caillou is bullied at day care by a much bigger and stronger boy named Theo. Sometimes Theo uses his strength to get what he wants. Caillou is afraid of him. In this story, Caillou learns to stand up for himself and say no to bullying. Bullying can start at a very young age and early interventions will help victimized children to feel supported and to stand up. In this series, children will go hand in hand with Caillou to navigate their way successfully through various key developmental experiences of childhood. All books are written in consultation with early childhood specialist to ensure content accuracy.