Ep 11. Caillou's Horn The Mighty Oak
- January 1, 1970
- 22 min
In season 3 episode 11 of Caillou, titled "Caillou's Horn The Mighty Oak," Caillou and his family go on a nature walk in the park. As they are exploring, Caillou sees an oak tree and is fascinated by it. He wonders if the tree makes any noises and decides to investigate further.
Caillou and his dad try tapping the tree with sticks to see if it makes any sounds but are unsuccessful. Caillou then remembers a toy horn he has at home and asks if they can go back to get it. Once they have the horn, Caillou tries blowing it at the tree, but still no sounds come out.
Disappointed, Caillou sits at the base of the oak tree and starts to feel discouraged. His dad notices this and encourages him to keep trying. He explains that sometimes things don't always work out the way we want them to, but it's important to never give up.
Caillou takes his dad's words to heart and decides to try one last time. He takes a deep breath and blows the horn with all his might. Suddenly, the tree starts to rustle, and leaves fall from its branches. Caillou realizes that he has finally made a sound from the oak tree and is elated.
Excited by his discovery, Caillou runs around blowing the horn at everything he sees, including a pond, a bird, and even a statue. His excitement makes his little sister Rosie giggle, and soon the whole family is having a great time.
After their adventure, the family sits down on a blanket in the grass and enjoys a picnic. Caillou reflects on his experience and realizes that he learned an important lesson: to never give up. His dad also reminds him that sometimes the most amazing things can come from trying new things and exploring the world around us.
As the episode comes to a close, Caillou thanks his dad for encouraging him and promises to never stop exploring and trying new things. The family packs up their picnic and starts to head home, happy and fulfilled after their wonderful day in nature.