Pinicchio

by Carlo Collodi, William Dempster (Illustrator)

Pinocchio is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi. Pinocchio was carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a Tuscan village. He is created as a wooden puppet, but he dreams of becoming a real boy. He is known for his long nose, which grows when he lies. Pinocchio's adventures take him on a journey of self-discovery, as he learns the importance of honesty, courage, and compassion. He faces many challenges along the way, but he always manages to overcome them with the help of his friends, Geppetto and Jiminy Cricket. In the end, Pinocchio proves himself to be a good and kind-hearted boy, and he is rewarded with his dream of becoming a real boy. Pinocchio is one of the most beloved children's characters in the world. He has been adapted into numerous films, television shows, and other works of art. He is a symbol of hope and perseverance, and his story teaches children the importance of being good and doing the right thing. This version contains sidebars to provide modern context to some of the old-world topics and items, and includes additional topics at the end of the book relating to the story, like "The Magic of Puppets" and "Making a Hand Puppet."

215 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1971

About the author

Carlo Lorenzini, better known by the pen name Carlo Collodi, was an Italian children's writer known for the world-renowned fairy tale novel, The Adventures of Pinocchio.