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When my children were early elementary age, we spent a year living in France, which is when we first became acquainted with Caillou, the charming preschooler with the big imagination. Although my kids felt they were officially “too big” for him, they still liked to watch his antics, framed always by Mamie (grandma in French) telling a story about him to her grandchildren. So when I got a chance to review Caillou’s Treehouse, I jumped at it, even though my kids are now teens and really too big. I will say, though, that teens are a lot more useful at putting playsets together.
I love playsets, even though I don’t spend a lot of my time playing with them anymore. I love that they encourage imaginative play, and that they don’t make annoying noises like so many toys. (I have a very low tolerance for toys that make electronic noises of any kind) Although this set ties in to the popular series, because it encourages free play, it doesn’t matter if a child is familiar with the TV show or not.
Caillou’s Treehouse is really fun. There’s a spinning elevator sort of thing (this is my favorite part. It can be quite soothing), a tree swing, a slide, a swing, and a ladder. The roof of the tree house slides open so that figures can be easily placed inside and played with. There’s also a stiff paper mat to set the tree house on with pictures of a path and a sandbox. The set comes with 4 figures—Caillou, his sister Rosie, his friend, and his cat Gilbert. (Please pronounce this the French way—Ghilberrrr–just for me.)
But how do actual children feel about it? The other night, we had a four-year-old girl over. My son Abel, 14, set up the Treehouse and she and her 8 year old brother played contently for a long while. I was impressed with the many stories they had going in just a short time.
Want to delight a child in your life with the gift that encourages interaction and imagination? I’m thrilled to announce that one lucky winner will receive THREE Caillou gift sets–Caillou Treehouse, Caillou Learning Train, and Caillou Fireman’s House–valued at $95. U.S. shipping only.
Just leave a comment if you’d like to win. We’ll announce the winner here on December 18.
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5 Minutes for Books reviewer Elizabeth must admit that she enjoys playing with sets more than putting them together, and that having teens does have its advantages. Learn more about her family’s travels and travails at her blog Planet Nomad.
victoria lester says
I’m about to have a baby, so I’m trying to win some toys or items for her. This looks like something I’d feel good with my toddler playing with in a few years.
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Missy says
I’d love to win.
tiffany milburn says
love to win for my nephews
tarah rogers says
my 3 yr old loves Caillou!
janell wagner says
love this for my grandbaby :Liam
tamara childers says
my son would just love this
D Schmidt says
My son adores Caillou so I would insanely love to win!
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RonaleeDuncan says
About 6 months ago my gandson kept coming up to me and I thought he was saying “I love you” so I would say “I love you too!” I was thrilled. Well, then I realized that he was saying “Caillou”
He loves Caillou
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Megan Earley says
My daughter loves Caillou and would love to play with these toys
Kelly D says
My kids would like this. Thanks.
kathleen says
love to win!
Beth says
I’d like to win these toys for my daughter.
Louis says
I would love to win for my daughters
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Happymomc says
Would love to win!
Tomoko says
I would love to win! My kid would love it!
nan says
my son would love it
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Carolyn says
Cute! perfect for a toddler.
erine says
my son would love to have calliou under the tree!
Beth Marhefka says
My son loves Caillou, would love to win.
Van says
I know a three year ole who would really like playing with this.
Irma G. says
My grand-daughter loves Calliou! I hope we win this.
Sara R says
My 2yr old daughter loves Caillou- it’s all she really cares to watch on TV- my 7 yr old will watch it with her! The learning train is especially cute!
Lauren says
My boy would love these!
Anna says
I would love to win this!!
Sarah says
The kids in my family love Caillou!
Klydra Pugh says
With 3 kids under 6 Caillou is a favorite in our house. My kids would love this!
Ellen C. says
I’d like to win this for my son. Thanks for the chance.
Kristin says
My daughter LOVES her some Calliou. She would be thrilled to get this.
Garrett says
Some little one would have a fun time playing with this.
Don says
Nice toy for the little ones.
Tracey says
My girls, 4 and 1 (almost 2,) would love these playsets. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
Trista says
This would be awesome for my nephew! : ) 🙂
sarah says
My son would absolutely LOVE this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mel Pilchard says
Calliou is my (2 YO) son’s absolute favorite! He would be so excited to have these playsets!
amy red says
Please enter me for my son!
Kristi says
My sweet little almost 4-year-old loves Caillou and is obsessed with firetrucks and fire stations.
Nicole says
My nephew enjoys Caillou!
samantha w says
my kids love caillou and would love these playsets
Amy Brewer says
My son loves Caillou. I always here him singing the song at the beginning about Caillou. I have watched it a couple times and love it as well.
Emily says
My little boys LOVE Caillou. This would be a great gift for them!
Rochel S says
My son absolutely loves Caillou! He would watch it all day if I would let him lol. I would love to win this for him!
Angie B. says
My toddler just loves Caillou. He’d be so excited to win one of these sets
Bin says
My son love Caillou! Would love to have it for him. Thanks!!
Kathy Stevenson says
My kids would love this!
Brooklyn D says
I would love to win! My kids love Callou….they would be thrilled!
Thanks for the chance!
karen M says
Woot!, my little Caillou fans would be thrilled to find their favorite characters under the tree.
Shari says
Aww, my almost five year old nephew would love those!
Susan S. says
What cute playsets! My 17 month old would love these!
Tammy Gordon says
Would love to win this! 🙂
LaVonne says
My 3 year old loves Caillou. Thanks for the chance to win!
Kelly D says
I’d like to win this for my children. Thank you.
Jenn says
My kids would have a blast with these play sets!
John M. says
I would love to win these toys for my special grand-daughter.
Marlena U. says
I know two little ones that would love these! 🙂
Idaho Jill says
My daughter would love these!
Amy says
I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope to win this! My two-year-old daughter is in love with Caillou! I would give it to her for Christmas!
Paige says
Please add me to the list of admiring Caillou fans. I would love to win this for my son. He is all about the booms and vrooms and trees are a definite fascination.
Vickie Couturier says
I would love to win this for one of my grandchildren,if not in time for Christmas would be great for birthdays
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Elisabeth says
What a generous giveaway! I would love to win! 🙂
Melissa P. says
My nephews love Caillou
katklaw777 says
We luv Caillou at our house…thanks for the chance!
Terra Heck says
My nephew likes Caillou and these playsets would be great for him. Thanks.
Irma G. says
I’d love to win this for my grand-daughter who likes Caillou very much.
MayMay says
I would like to win .
JaimeB says
Both of my daughters love Caillou and would be so excited to have these!!!
Staci A says
My little guy loves Caillou. Thanks for the chance to enter!
Sharon Schoepe says
My son absolutely adores Caillou! I’d love to win this for him.
John says
I ‘d love to win this sets!
Isabelle says
Would like to win for my brother.
Natalia says
Such a great show for kids!
riTa says
Never heard of this playset. Would love to win for my grandkids.
kathleen says
we are big Caillou fans! would love to win
Michelle says
Caillou is such a cute show. Any of my girls would love to play with these. 🙂
Samantha R says
I know a few kids who would love these!
Selena says
My daughter would enjoy playing with this!
Michelle says
What fun for my two daughters! Thanks for the chance to win!
Stacie says
My daughter loves Caillou!
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chris says
Hope to win this for my daughter, she would love it.
Liz says
Thank you for the giveaway. What a treat these would be for my great nephew.
Chuck says
Our little guy would get a kick out of this.
ebony jones says
i would love to win this for my sons im a mother of four and buying new toys is something i cant afford
Megan Sutliff says
My daughter loves to watch Caillou! Thanks for the giveaway!
Maureen says
This would be the perfect item for my 2 yr old nephew.
Drina M. says
This would be such an awesome toy to win for my three year old!
Christina Gould says
This looks like fun. Thanks for the giveaway!
Debbie says
My boys love Caillou – great giveaway!
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June says
Great giveaway! Thank-You
Jessica says
My son LOVES Caillou! He would love these sets!
Courtney says
My son would really love these!
Veronica Szymankiewicz says
My son loves Caillou! He would just love these toys. 🙂 Thank you.
Jennifer C. says
My 3 1/2 year old son and 20 month old daughter love to watch Caillou and I’m sure they would adore these!
Angela E. says
I watch this all the time with my nephew, we love Caillou!