Review of Caillou

Caillou (1997–2018)
7/10
More realistic then most kid's shows
17 May 2011
Cailou is a TV show that's for kids 5 and younger, about a 4 year old boy as he explores the world in the eyes of a young child. Cailou is one of the few shows in this genre that defines fantasy and reality the right way. Cailou doesn't cross the lines of implausibility and takes events that really do happen in childhood. There's also a sense of innocence in Cailou's life that adults can relate to and remember their childhood days. Like the days when the worst thing in your life was not getting the cookie before dinner.

Cailou's adventures involve episodes that deal with friendship. For example, one episode has Cailou trying to get along with a kid a little larger then him, he gets upset at him breaking his stuff. This works because Cailou learns a valuable lesson in the end, and nothing feels forced. Some people say that Cailou is a bratty child who isn't the right role model. This is beyond untrue. Every episode has Cailou usually getting upset, crying or throwing a tantrum over something, but in the end learns a lesson that kids can relate to.

The show is narrated well to suit the lessons, which usually consist of lines like "Cailou was angry that Andra had broken his chair, but when he saw the cut on his hand, he felt sorry for him" or "Cailou was so excited about the race, that he didn't notice Leo was hurt".
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