Caillou is a Canadian children's animated television show based on the books by author Christine L'Heureux and illustrator Hélène Desputeaux. The show follows the adventures of a 4-year-old boy named Caillou as he navigates the world around him.
- The first Caillou book was published in Canada in 1987.
- The television show premiered in Canada in 1997 and has since been translated into multiple languages and aired in countries around the world.
- In 2019, the show was cancelled after 20 years of production and 5 seasons.
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The Caillou brand has multiple DVDs and books available for purchase, featuring episodes and stories from the show.
There are also a variety of Caillou-themed toys and games available for purchase, such as plush dolls and board games.
Additionally, there are several Caillou apps and games available for download on mobile devices.
Caillou is best suited for preschool-aged children, typically ages 2-5.
Caillou is a 4-year-old boy.
According to the show's creators, Caillou was originally designed as a baby with hair, but as they aged him up to 4 years old, they decided to keep him bald to prevent the character's appearance from being associated with a specific ethnicity or culture.
The show's cancellation has not been officially explained, but it has been speculated that it was due to declining ratings and criticism of the main character's behavior.
Caillou episodes can be watched on the PBS Kids website or app, as well as on Amazon Prime Video with a subscription.