If you mention Caillou to a group of random people who are neither close to young kids nor young kids themselves, they may still enjoy it but they also may go on and on about how annoying it is. Do I find it annoying? Quite the contrary, I think it's cute. If you're really worried about Caillou's whining, I suggest watching the episodes where he's wearing a yellow shirt as opposed to a grey one since he's a bit more mature in the yellow shirt episodes. My thoughts? In all honesty, I greatly enjoy this little show that shows experiences ranging from the everyday to the exciting, all from the perspective of a child. There is one, ONE, episode where he throws an all-out tantrum with kicking and screaming and that's the circus episode. I've also seen some complaints about the animation and while it's not up to the standards of Disney, Studio Ghibli, or Don Bluth I don't think it's that bad. Plus, the show deals quite well with things like patience, fear of the dark, being a good friend, being a good sibling, etc. What stands out to me about Caillou is his kindness, his ability to get along with others, and the gentle way his parents nurture him and Rosie. So yes, I like this show, it's very nice.
