The Jungle Explorer is one of the newest books available in the popular kids series of books featuring Caillou. Full of the same colorful and bold illustrations, this books follows Caillou and his friend Sarah on their adventures through the garden and around his backyard.
With a magnifying glass in hand, the two explore nature with the avid curiosity that is typical of small children. The whole garden looks like a jungle, thanks to the magnifying glass and a healthy dose of active imagination. With butterfly’s as large as birds and Gilbert the cat looking like a jungle lion, adventures abound for these two brave souls!
Children will love exploring the garden with Caillou as their guide, the story is sweet, simple and very engaging.
Reading level: ages 2 and up
Page Count: 24 pages
Publisher: Chouette Editions (January 2010)
Publisher’s synopsis: Caillou’s friend Sarah has a magnifying glass. She shows Caillou how it makes everything in the garden look bigger. Caillou becomes a jungle explorer and uses the magnifying glass to make butterflies look as big as birds and Gilbert the cat as big as a lion. The story celebrates a toddler’s first magical steps towards discovering and understanding their environment.
About the Author: Sarah Margaret Johanson is the author of Caillou: The Missing Sock and Caillou: My Imaginary Friend. Eric Sevigny is a graphic artist and the illustrator of Caillou ABC Train, Caillou Happy Holidays, Caillou: My Book of Great Adventures, Caillou: New Shoes, and Caillou: The School Bus. They both live in Montreal, Quebec.