Pinocchio

by Katie Daynes, Carlo Collodi

'Only good sons have the chance of becoming real boys', warns the wise cricket. But, try as he might, Pinocchio the puppet just can't stay out of trouble. Treasure hunts, false friends and funfairs lead him far from his poor, lonely father. Is Pinocchio doomed to be wooden forever?

Genres: Childrens, Classics, Family, Fantasy

24 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2005

About the author

Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and the Lift-the-Flap Questions & Answers series.

Reviews

[Slow Man · Rating 3 out of 5]

This classic is about the journey of a wood puppet to become a real boy. Pinocchio has to learn things the hard way. On his way to the first day of school, He took off to visit the circus, bumped into a lane fox and a blind cat who were conmen. In the woods, he met a fairy who tried to get him home but once again he was distracted and visited the toy land, just like any other child who wants to have fun all the time.
The adventure continues until he finally grew up doing the right thing that will turn him into a real boy. Many of us can only remember the Disney’s animation but it’s cool to read the original.

[Joshua Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The original Pinocchio by Collodi is much more of a serial fantasy adventure than either the Disney film or the magnificent Del Toro film. It is dark without being sinister and strange while staying simple enough to understand. The circumstances of Pinocchio's adventures are not overly explained not are they heavy-handed morality plays. Overall, this book is fun and moves quickly. One can see why the characters and stories have lasted for so long.

[Amanda Neyens · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this story. The Story of Pinocchio is such a classic that it gave me a lot of childhood memories as I read it. I liked the pictures, but I actually think I preferred the Disney portrayal of Pinocchio as a character.

[Rana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful artwork and a pretty book that retells the story of Pinocchio.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such beautiful illustrations which make an old classic come to life!

[Jenna Mills · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not badly done. I just don't like the story!

[Joseph Golla · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the great literary works of our times. We all have free will to do what is easy or do what is right.

[JoAnn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Audible version read by Stephen Mangan. Abridged.