The house is bustling in anticipation of a Thanksgiving feast, and Caillou dreams of all the things he’ll eat at his favorite meal. Yet today he will discover that there is more to the holiday than delicious food—it’s about being thankful for the good things and important people in his life. Capturing the precious memories and emotions of the holiday season, toddlers will learn about the deeper meaning of Thanksgiving in this vividly illustrated story. Also available in trade cloth/hardcover (ISBN: 978-2-89718-021-8)

Caillou describes how his daddy Boris holds him, makes him laugh, comforts him, plays with him, and loves him. On board pages.

When Caillou asks his cousins why their mother does not live with their father, he learns about divorce, what it is like to have two homes, and the feelings that his cousins experience.

Caillou loves his Daddy. Now that he's getting older Caillou wants to be just like Daddy and grow up to be a father, too!

Caillou looks for things he can do to be just like Daddy, including wearing pants and a belt instead of overalls, and raking leaves. He wants to be a grown up too!

Caillou learns about healthy digital habits! Caillou would like to watch a cartoon on Daddy’s tablet, but Daddy suggests they play a game on it together instead. Once the game is over and the tablet is turned off, Daddy continues to spend quality time with Caillou by reading him a book. Screens are part of our daily lives and their use, especially with children, can be a challenging issue. It isn’t necessary to ban digital devices or unplug from everything all the time. But it is important to help your child establish a healthy relationship with electronics. By setting a good example, adults teach children that these devices can be used to learn and have fun. This book helps parents with managing their little ones' screen time; Reading with your child is a bonding experience; Daddy helps Caillou understand when and for how long to use a screen. 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.

Willing to work or play, Caillou loves spending time with Daddy.