Backyard Olympics

by Kim Thompson (Adapter), Eric Sévigny (Illustrations)

Clementine arrives at Caillou's house wearing a blue ribbon. Caillou wonders how he could ever win such a prize. This gives Grandma an idea. She decides to organize backyard Olympic games with competitions like the heel-to-toe walk, the biggest smile or the silliest walk. In the end, everyone gets a ribbon — even Gilbert,for having the best purr. Caillou will learn that winning is not as important as having fun with his friends.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

24 pages, Paperback

First published June 7, 2016

Reviews

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liked the story and illustrations. Great book to read with kids. Given copy from Netgalley for honest review.

[Andréa]

Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.

[Rose Rosetree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Life is not about participation trophies.

At least it doesn't have to be.

Likewise, playing sports or other games doesn't have to be about winning ribbons. Not at any age.

THESE BACKYARD OLYMPICS ARE A REFRESHING ALTERNATIVE TO HYPED-UP KID SPORTS

At the place I call "Earth School," the winning is definitely not about accumulating the most ribbons. Brava, Kim Thompson!

[DelAnne Frazee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Title: Caillou - Backyard Olympics
Author: Kim Thompson
Illustrator: Eric Sevigny
Published: 6-14-2016
Publisher: Chouette Publishing - Caillou
Pages: 24
Genre: Children's Fiction
Sub Genre: Games; Friends; Activities
ISBN: 9782897183110
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
My Rating: 5 stars

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Geared toward 3 to 6 year olds Caillou - Backyard Olympics tells the story of young Caillou wanting to win a ribbon like his friends have. His Grandma comes up with the brilliant idea to hold their very own backyard Olympics and giving out a ribbon to the winner of each event.


A wonderful new story to share with my younger great nieces and nephews. Well written and told in such a way as to capture their interest. Paired with the vibrant illustrations of Eric Sevigny this is a book your future readers will love My rating is 5 out of 5 stars.



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[Carla · Rating 4 out of 5]

Caillou is outside playing with Leo and his family when Clementine arrives wearing a blue ribbon. Caillou would like to win a ribbon and Grandma gets an idea. She decides to organize backyard Olympic games with competitions like the heel-to-toe walk, the biggest smile or the silliest walk. During the games, Caillou does not win a ribbon at first and he is getting sad, but Mommy reminds him that games are for having fun, not just winning ribbons. Caillou starts to have fun and forgets about the ribbons, but in the end, everyone gets a ribbon. Caillou learns that winning is not as important as having fun with his friends.

This is a great lesson for kids to learn and this would be a great book to have at home or at school to read before competition type games occur so children are prepared for not winning and gettting a prize.

I received a copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Caillou books along with the Clifford books or any of the books that have been turned into TV shows are great ways to introduce children to reading. Usually, these books have a built-in audience so it's easy to get children interested in characters they are already familiar with, plus families can usually find copies in their public libraries.

The Backyard Olympics has Caillou and friends participating in some games in the backyard run by Grandma for ribbons like the one that Caillou's friend Clementine won at a swim meet. At first Caillou is very focused on just winning because he really wants a ribbon, but learns he has far more fun when he just enjoys the game.

Of course everyone wins a ribbon in the end, even Gilbert the cat.

[Jillian · Rating 2 out of 5]

It started with one star, simply by virtue of having the word "Caillou" on the front. (He is...less than popular at my library.)
It gained a star because at least I didn't have to listen to his voice.

And then the star battle began - it was too much about wanting to win for the sake of winning and being upset when people beat you, but then it was also about working hard and pushing yourself, but also everybody had fun, but he also had to stop and whine in the middle....

So anyway, two stars for Caillou.

[Beyond the Pages with Eva K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Caillou and his family make parenting and play look like it's so easy. The entire family is extremely involved in the nurturing process. It goes beyond even Caillou. I love that it extends out to his friends. Providing such a warm, fun, open, and supportive foundation to a developing child has lasting effects that's nothing but positive. There was a lot of goodness to this story. I adored it.

Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: Family
Status: G
Option: Read Aloud

Source: NetGalley

[Poongothai · Rating 2 out of 5]

Caillou and friends have a backyard to win ribbons. An OK read

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