For parents and/or guardians of very young children, if you watch PBS Kids or the Sprout channel, chances are you have seen every episode you could imagine of the television show Caillou. The tales of a four-year-old boy named Caillou focus on the little boy as he discovers new things everyday along with his mommy and daddy, little sister Rosie, and his friends.

The popular show has spawned plenty of books, toys, a holiday movie, and online games that help children learn and grow. As we gear into the late stages of summer, PBS Distribution is planning the release of the Caillou Goes Back To School DVD, which also comes with a book about the adventure of riding on a school bus.

On the DVD, there are twelve episodes that all center on different adventures Caillou takes. These include going to the library, finding a quiet place to read his new library book, making up a story for his playschool friends, and playing with magnets. Running at approximately 100 minutes, if you watch the episodes in one sitting, these episodes are sure to keep your children entertained.

Of course, if you aren’t interested in sitting through over an hour of Caillou, you can take the time to get things done around the house while the child is kept busy or you can help your child to understand some of the important lessons Caillou is teaching.

The little booklet is short enough that it could be read during a moment of quiet or even at bedtime. On the very first page, your child can even color in Caillou’s image and add their name to the booklet.

The DVD is being released just before school on July 28. There are special features that include coloring pages you can print out from your computer and you can also play a game that is included on the DVD from your computer as well.

For anyone who may get tired of hearing the same introduction song over and over again, you may be more likely to want to find something else to do while the child you are with is watching the DVD, but you can still have fun with the activities that come with it.

Caillou is fun for children and helps them to learn about how to grow up and take care of things, such as when Caillou and his sister learn to be gentle with library books.

The cost for the DVD and book bundle is $12.99.

Cover image courtesy of PBS Kids and PBS Distribution.