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Caillou Playsets, Review and Giveaway

December 3, 2011 by Guest Contributor

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

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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.

You can like Caillou on Facebook to keep up on the latest.

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.

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93 Comments

  1. victoria lester says

    December 17, 2011 at 9:20 am

    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.
    momsholidaycooking at gmail dot com

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  2. Missy says

    December 16, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    I’d love to win.

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  3. tiffany milburn says

    December 15, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    love to win for my nephews

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  4. tarah rogers says

    December 15, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    my 3 yr old loves Caillou!

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  5. janell wagner says

    December 15, 2011 at 6:19 pm

    love this for my grandbaby :Liam

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  6. tamara childers says

    December 14, 2011 at 9:56 am

    my son would just love this

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  7. D Schmidt says

    December 13, 2011 at 11:49 pm

    My son adores Caillou so I would insanely love to win!
    [email protected]

    Reply
  8. RonaleeDuncan says

    December 12, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    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

    RonaleeDuncan{at}aol{dot}com

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  9. Megan Earley says

    December 11, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    My daughter loves Caillou and would love to play with these toys

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  10. Kelly D says

    December 11, 2011 at 5:32 pm

    My kids would like this. Thanks.

    Reply
  11. kathleen says

    December 11, 2011 at 1:37 pm

    love to win!

    Reply
  12. Beth says

    December 10, 2011 at 7:49 am

    I’d like to win these toys for my daughter.

    Reply
  13. Louis says

    December 9, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    I would love to win for my daughters

    Thank you for hosting this giveaway

    Louis
    pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com

    Reply
  14. Happymomc says

    December 9, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Would love to win!

    Reply
  15. Tomoko says

    December 9, 2011 at 11:24 am

    I would love to win! My kid would love it!

    Reply
  16. nan says

    December 8, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    my son would love it
    nannypanpan at gmail.com

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  17. Carolyn says

    December 8, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    Cute! perfect for a toddler.

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  18. erine says

    December 8, 2011 at 5:39 pm

    my son would love to have calliou under the tree!

    Reply
  19. Beth Marhefka says

    December 8, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    My son loves Caillou, would love to win.

    Reply
  20. Van says

    December 8, 2011 at 9:57 am

    I know a three year ole who would really like playing with this.

    Reply
  21. Irma G. says

    December 8, 2011 at 12:26 am

    My grand-daughter loves Calliou! I hope we win this.

    Reply
  22. Sara R says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    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!

    Reply
  23. Lauren says

    December 7, 2011 at 3:54 pm

    My boy would love these!

    Reply
  24. Anna says

    December 7, 2011 at 2:25 pm

    I would love to win this!!

    Reply
  25. Sarah says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:54 am

    The kids in my family love Caillou!

    Reply
  26. Klydra Pugh says

    December 7, 2011 at 11:28 am

    With 3 kids under 6 Caillou is a favorite in our house. My kids would love this!

    Reply
  27. Ellen C. says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:43 pm

    I’d like to win this for my son. Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  28. Kristin says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    My daughter LOVES her some Calliou. She would be thrilled to get this.

    Reply
  29. Garrett says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:54 pm

    Some little one would have a fun time playing with this.

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  30. Don says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    Nice toy for the little ones.

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  31. Tracey says

    December 6, 2011 at 7:37 am

    My girls, 4 and 1 (almost 2,) would love these playsets. Thank you for the opportunity to win!

    Reply
  32. Trista says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:08 am

    This would be awesome for my nephew! : ) 🙂

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  33. sarah says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:38 pm

    My son would absolutely LOVE this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  34. Mel Pilchard says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:19 pm

    Calliou is my (2 YO) son’s absolute favorite! He would be so excited to have these playsets!

    Reply
  35. amy red says

    December 5, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Please enter me for my son!

    Reply
  36. Kristi says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:56 am

    My sweet little almost 4-year-old loves Caillou and is obsessed with firetrucks and fire stations.

    Reply
  37. Nicole says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:30 am

    My nephew enjoys Caillou!

    Reply
  38. samantha w says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:06 am

    my kids love caillou and would love these playsets

    Reply
  39. Amy Brewer says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:32 am

    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.

    Reply
  40. Emily says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:37 am

    My little boys LOVE Caillou. This would be a great gift for them!

    Reply
  41. Rochel S says

    December 4, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    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!

    Reply
  42. Angie B. says

    December 4, 2011 at 9:55 pm

    My toddler just loves Caillou. He’d be so excited to win one of these sets

    Reply
  43. Bin says

    December 4, 2011 at 9:31 pm

    My son love Caillou! Would love to have it for him. Thanks!!

    Reply
  44. Kathy Stevenson says

    December 4, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    My kids would love this!

    Reply
  45. Brooklyn D says

    December 4, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    I would love to win! My kids love Callou….they would be thrilled!

    Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  46. karen M says

    December 4, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Woot!, my little Caillou fans would be thrilled to find their favorite characters under the tree.

    Reply
  47. Shari says

    December 4, 2011 at 6:08 pm

    Aww, my almost five year old nephew would love those!

    Reply
  48. Susan S. says

    December 4, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    What cute playsets! My 17 month old would love these!

    Reply
  49. Tammy Gordon says

    December 4, 2011 at 4:28 pm

    Would love to win this! 🙂

    Reply
  50. LaVonne says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    My 3 year old loves Caillou. Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  51. Kelly D says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    I’d like to win this for my children. Thank you.

    Reply
  52. Jenn says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    My kids would have a blast with these play sets!

    Reply
  53. John M. says

    December 4, 2011 at 12:59 pm

    I would love to win these toys for my special grand-daughter.

    Reply
  54. Marlena U. says

    December 4, 2011 at 12:29 pm

    I know two little ones that would love these! 🙂

    Reply
  55. Idaho Jill says

    December 4, 2011 at 11:10 am

    My daughter would love these!

    Reply
  56. Amy says

    December 4, 2011 at 10:31 am

    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!

    Reply
  57. Paige says

    December 4, 2011 at 10:23 am

    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.

    Reply
  58. Vickie Couturier says

    December 4, 2011 at 9:40 am

    I would love to win this for one of my grandchildren,if not in time for Christmas would be great for birthdays

    vlbelk(at)hotmail.com

    Reply
  59. Elisabeth says

    December 4, 2011 at 9:40 am

    What a generous giveaway! I would love to win! 🙂

    Reply
  60. Melissa P. says

    December 4, 2011 at 8:29 am

    My nephews love Caillou

    Reply
  61. katklaw777 says

    December 4, 2011 at 8:05 am

    We luv Caillou at our house…thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  62. Terra Heck says

    December 4, 2011 at 2:40 am

    My nephew likes Caillou and these playsets would be great for him. Thanks.

    Reply
  63. Irma G. says

    December 3, 2011 at 11:58 pm

    I’d love to win this for my grand-daughter who likes Caillou very much.

    Reply
  64. MayMay says

    December 3, 2011 at 11:25 pm

    I would like to win .

    Reply
  65. JaimeB says

    December 3, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    Both of my daughters love Caillou and would be so excited to have these!!!

    Reply
  66. Staci A says

    December 3, 2011 at 11:07 pm

    My little guy loves Caillou. Thanks for the chance to enter!

    Reply
  67. Sharon Schoepe says

    December 3, 2011 at 11:01 pm

    My son absolutely adores Caillou! I’d love to win this for him.

    Reply
  68. John says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    I ‘d love to win this sets!

    Reply
  69. Isabelle says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    Would like to win for my brother.

    Reply
  70. Natalia says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:57 pm

    Such a great show for kids!

    Reply
  71. riTa says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    Never heard of this playset. Would love to win for my grandkids.

    Reply
  72. kathleen says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    we are big Caillou fans! would love to win

    Reply
  73. Michelle says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    Caillou is such a cute show. Any of my girls would love to play with these. 🙂

    Reply
  74. Samantha R says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    I know a few kids who would love these!

    Reply
  75. Selena says

    December 3, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    My daughter would enjoy playing with this!

    Reply
  76. Michelle says

    December 3, 2011 at 9:46 pm

    What fun for my two daughters! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  77. Stacie says

    December 3, 2011 at 9:03 pm

    My daughter loves Caillou!

    [email protected]

    Reply
  78. chris says

    December 3, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Hope to win this for my daughter, she would love it.

    Reply
  79. Liz says

    December 3, 2011 at 6:44 pm

    Thank you for the giveaway. What a treat these would be for my great nephew.

    Reply
  80. Chuck says

    December 3, 2011 at 6:25 pm

    Our little guy would get a kick out of this.

    Reply
  81. ebony jones says

    December 3, 2011 at 5:53 pm

    i would love to win this for my sons im a mother of four and buying new toys is something i cant afford

    Reply
  82. Megan Sutliff says

    December 3, 2011 at 5:24 pm

    My daughter loves to watch Caillou! Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  83. Maureen says

    December 3, 2011 at 3:50 pm

    This would be the perfect item for my 2 yr old nephew.

    Reply
  84. Drina M. says

    December 3, 2011 at 3:03 pm

    This would be such an awesome toy to win for my three year old!

    Reply
  85. Christina Gould says

    December 3, 2011 at 3:02 pm

    This looks like fun. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  86. Debbie says

    December 3, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    My boys love Caillou – great giveaway!
    dmartinock at comcast dot net

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  87. June says

    December 3, 2011 at 1:18 pm

    Great giveaway! Thank-You

    Reply
  88. Jessica says

    December 3, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    My son LOVES Caillou! He would love these sets!

    Reply
  89. Courtney says

    December 3, 2011 at 1:01 pm

    My son would really love these!

    Reply
  90. Veronica Szymankiewicz says

    December 3, 2011 at 12:28 pm

    My son loves Caillou! He would just love these toys. 🙂 Thank you.

    Reply
  91. Jennifer C. says

    December 3, 2011 at 12:24 pm

    My 3 1/2 year old son and 20 month old daughter love to watch Caillou and I’m sure they would adore these!

    Reply
  92. Angela E. says

    December 3, 2011 at 12:03 pm

    I watch this all the time with my nephew, we love Caillou!

    Reply

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