The Caillou's Essentials series celebrates the developmental stage between infancy and childhood when toddlers seeking independence overcome challenges to embrace the world. This easy-to-understand story follows Caillou as he goes to day care for the first time. Full color.

A successful start for Caillou!

Caillou is going to day care for the first time. At first, he is unsure about leaving Mommy and Daddy to enter an unfamiliar world, but with the help of his preschool teacher Florence, Caillou eases into his new environment and soon makes a friend.

Starting day care is an important transition in the life of a child. Preparing children for this first step toward greater independence will help them gain the confidence to flourish in this new setting.

• Assists in development of self-confidence and independence;
  
• Teaches how to cope in a new environment, with a little help;
  
• Promotes the idea of making friends.

CAILLOU'S ESSENTIALS is a collection of books about Caillou growing up. It depicts the developmental milestones, both the small and the significant, of toddlers striving to become self-confident and independent. The stories present a range of childhood experiences, such as potty training, brushing your teeth, trying new foods and learning to share.