This was my first Caillou book in about 15 years. I expected something short, easy to read, and drawings. I definitely got more than I thought I was getting.
In this book Caillou is having a friend over. The friend ends up calling saying they can't make it. This leads to a story of Caillou turning into a knight. Who has to save the town sheep from the big mean dragon.
It isn’t until some sharing, and problem solving. Does Caillou, the King, Queen, and the Princess learn, just because the dragon looks big, mean, and scary. That he may actually just be looking for a friend to play with.
I liked that this story was both short, and colorful. Yet still had some good learning/ teachings in this tell. The computer drawings were truly top of the line. This was a book that was easy for both a mid-day break. Or that extra little bedtime book. Where you feel like your little one needs a little more. But you don’t have a lot left.
If your young one likes princesses and knights, or big scary looking dragons. Then you should snag a copy of “Caillou: The Silver Knight”.

Full disclosure on this book: I don't really get the appeal of Caillou. I also find the 3D art a bit off-putting, but I grew up reading hand drawn books and watching 2D cartoons. The plot of this book is cute enough. It's a story-within-a-story as Caillou's dad tells him about a knight's quest to find missing sheep in a dragon's castle. The knight must rely on the help of others to work together and catapult into the castle. My 5-year old daughter enjoyed this book, and it is appropriate for very young children. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley and appreciate the opportunity to read and enjoy this with my kid.

This is a very sweet picture book with a lovely moral message within it too. It helps children to learn how to cope with a change in plans and find the positives within it.

It's engaging and full of adventure and imagination. I really like the illustrations too - they're very appealing to young children.

The only negative is it's pretty word-heavy, so it was difficult to keep my 4-year-old's attention throughout it.

Overall, a lovely story.

Caillou was a favorite of mine and my cousins growing up. I loved the nostalgia that this book brought to me. My mother works as a librarian in an elementary school, so I love reviewing books like this to share the love of reading with her students, and I know this will be one her kids love.

Caillou: The Silver Knight is part of a series that is aimed at 3–4-year-olds. Adapted from the series written by Robin Bright, Caillou: The Silver Knight tells the story of little Caillou who through a story about a dragon, learns the importance of family. In this tale we witness Caillou experience disappointment when he is unable to play with a sick friend. This sees him enjoying some intimate time with his dad instead.

Before I delve into the story, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to NetGalley for providing a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Ok, back to the book. Next up, I want to highlight the wonderful illustrations. They present as wonderful, vibrant, CGI images that are extremely inviting and aesthetically pleasing to adults. I am sure children will adore them. Lauren Adams, Rebecca Galloway, Michelle McIver, and Tony Mitchell have really brought the story to life with the illustrations.

The story is centered around a king who has a very cold head and requires the queen to knit him a hat. There is just one problem. The kingdom is out of wool because a dragon has stolen all the sheep. There is nothing for it, the king and queen enlist the help from their son, the Silver Knight to return the captured sheep. Like Caillou, the Silver Knight is missing someone who would usually be his companion on such adventures. Fortunately, his family comes to cheer on his adventure just as he finds himself stumped on how to succeed at the mission on his own.

The moral of the story taught Caillou not to depend on one person and to have an openness towards his family. He had failed to notice his sister’s attention. He also realized just how resourceful and loving his sister could be.

This is a beautiful story that can be told to the target audience repeatedly as either a bedtime story or a reminder about valuing others. The language was just right, the picture supported the story and were engaging, and there was the right amount of text per page and for the book in its entirety. It deserves a well-earned 5 out of 5 stars.

Great book! I requested this for my kiddo, but I ended up loving it too! The illustrations were wonderful!

Fun new adventure with a childhood favorite. Caillou Loves using his imagination. In this adventure he is pretending to be a brave knight. He also gets the family involved.
You will live to share this story with your little ones. I love the new illustrations and new look for Caillou.

My 3 yo absolutely loves the show so when I told her I had a surprise book for her, she was over the moon when she heard it was Caillou. The story shows good imagination and it portrayed an important message that my child is beginning to understand.
I’ve just had to read for the second night in a row…I might need to update this to see how many nights this will go on for.

Thank you netgalley for the e-ARC!
I read this with my 2 and 3 year old who were more interested in the pictures than the actual story but it is a sweet story about a boy learning to overcome his disappointment of not having his friend to play with by learning that his family is there and can play with him instead.

Sweet little story about the knight- boy called Caillou, defeating a dragon with a help from his family. My little boy enjoyed reading it with me.

Caillou: The Silver Knight was a great, fun read. My 5 year old granddaughter watches Caillou on TV so she was excited for us to read this book. In the book, Caillou gets upset when his friend isn't able to come over to play at his house because she is sick. Dad reads Caillou a book called, The Silver Knight. He tells Caillou that he isn't alone and that he will always have family. The illustrations are great and detailed. I read this book with my 5 year old granddaughter and she loved it. Thank you to NetGalley, Chouette Publishing for the ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily and this is my own opinion. #netgalley, #caillou:thesilverknight, #robinbright, #family

We’re big fans of Caillou here so this was a must read for us.

The story is lovely and kept my 5yo engaged more than the 3yo because of the length but they both enjoyed it.

We always love stories about family so this was perfect and the illustrations were bright and again appreciated by all.

I definitely would recommend this for families with small kids!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a sweet story about the importance of family that fans of Caillou will enjoy.

The artwork is bright and vibrant and in step with the animation of the show.

Story was a tad long in my opinion for the target age group

The story was easy enough to follow for those kids unfamiliar with the Caillou franchise.

Overall a short sweet that could have benefitted from a little editing.

This book was so adorable, I loved everything about it, the illustrations were so well done, they suited the book perfectly, the story was amazing as well, even thought is very short I could really connect with the characters and feel theirs struggles.
I’m sure the kids are going to be just as enthralled with this amazing book as I was.
I will definitely recommend!

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for this early copy

This book was absolutely adorable!! My 4 YO was so engrossed into the story, while my 2 YO seemed to love all of the colorful pictures and graphics.

The graphics and use of colorful colors in this book really made this book stand out - definitely good for younger children to grab their attention!

This was such an adorable book from the illustrations to the story itself. I absolutely love the message behind this book and I know that my 2 year old will enjoy it as well!

Caillou: The Silver Knight, adapted by Robin Bright and illustrated by Lauren Adams, Rebecca Galloway, Michelle McIver, and Tony Mitchell, is a heartwarming children's book that emphasizes the importance of family ties. The book follows Caillou, a young boy who is disappointed when none of his friends are able to come over and play. To cheer him up, his father tells him the story of a great knight who protects his kingdom from a terrible dragon with the help of his family.

The story is beautifully illustrated, with bright and colorful pictures that capture the attention of young readers. The characters are well-drawn, and their expressions convey the emotions of the story perfectly. The text is also well-written, with simple language that is easy for young readers to understand.

What sets Caillou: The Silver Knight apart from other children's books is its emphasis on the importance of family. The story shows how families can be a person's best friends and allies, and how they can come together to overcome even the biggest challenges. This message is particularly important in today's world, where many families are facing difficult times and need to rely on each other more than ever.

Overall, Caillou: The Silver Knight is a wonderful children's book that is sure to become a favorite of young readers and their families. It is a heartwarming story with a valuable message that will resonate with children and adults alike. The illustrations are beautiful, the text is well-written, and the message is important. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great children's story that emphasizes the importance of family ties.

First time reading Caillou, a story book for children. The story is simple, about a boy named Caillou whose friend is not feeling well to play together, so he has no one to play with. But his dad told him this story of The Silver Knight. It is an easy read for children, and the dad reminds him of the moral of the story at the end. Quite good for bedtime read.

Caillou: The Silver Knight was cute and fun. My 3 and 5 year old boys have both watched the television show Caillou so they were excited for this book. In this one, Caillou's friend Sarah is sick and can't come over to play. When he's disappointed, his dad tells him a story about the Silver Knight. He learns a lesson through the story that he's not alone and always has his family. The illustration was excellent. This would be a great book for new readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Chouette Publishing for allowing me to be an early reader. All opinions are my own.

In our house we love watching Caillou! I read this to my 5 year old daughter at bed time and she absolutely loved it. Such a good message that you don’t have to do things alone and you can count on others, especially your family, to help you overcome challenges!

Thank you NetGalley, the author and the publisher for my ARC!