Ep 11. Growing Up Caillou & Other Stories: Caillou Shows Responsibility

As Caillou enters his seventh season, he's growing up before our very eyes. In this episode, "Growing Up Caillou & Other Stories: Caillou Shows Responsibility," viewers get a glimpse of the progress he's made not just in size, but in character as well.

The episode begins with Caillou's mom asking him to take on the responsibility of feeding the family's pet fish, Gilbert. While Caillou is initially excited about the prospect of being able to handle such an important task, he quickly realizes that it's not as easy as he thought it would be. Gilbert seems less than thrilled with the food that Caillou provides him, and Caillou is left feeling guilty for not doing a better job.

After talking to his mom about what he can do to improve Gilbert's diet, Caillou decides to take matters into his own hands. He researches different kinds of fish food online and creates a shopping list for his mom. Together, they head to the pet store and Caillou carefully selects the best food for Gilbert. When they get back home, Caillou is thrilled to see that Gilbert loves the new food and is swimming around happily in his tank.

In the next story, Caillou learns about the importance of being careful and responsible when playing with toys. After accidentally breaking one of his sister Rosie's toys, Caillou is upset and feels bad for what he's done. His dad sits down with him and explains that accidents happen, but it's important to take good care of the things we have so that they last longer.

Together, they come up with a plan to fix the broken toy and Caillou learns how to use glue and other tools to make it as good as new. His dad also reminds him to always ask permission before playing with someone else's things, and to treat all toys with respect.

The final story in this episode is all about the importance of using kind words and being gentle with others. Caillou's mother is looking after a friend's young baby and Caillou is fascinated by the tiny, delicate creature. However, he quickly realizes that he needs to be very gentle when handling the baby, and his mom reminds him to always be careful and speak softly around babies.

Later on, Caillou and his friends are playing together when they accidentally knock over their tower of blocks. One of the blocks hits Caillou's friend Clementine on the arm, and she starts to cry. Caillou immediately goes over to her to offer his sympathy and check to see if she's hurt. He realizes that saying kind words and being gentle with his friends is just as important as being kind to animals and toys.

Overall, "Growing Up Caillou & Other Stories: Caillou Shows Responsibility" is a heartwarming and educational episode that teaches kids about the importance of being responsible, careful, and kind to those around them. Caillou proves that even though he's still young, he's already making big strides in his journey towards becoming a responsible and caring individual.