There have been plenty of adaptations for stage, radio, television and film, including cartoons and merchandise. There have been innumerable translations into more than 250 major world languages, making it the most translated book in the world. Since it first appeared in 1883, the book has enjoyed immense fame and popularity. With plenty of magical moments, fantasy and thrills, the plot provides enough excitement for children of all ages.

Wonderful characters like the Talking Cricket, the Fox and the Cat, the Fairy with the Turquoise Hair and old Gepetto himself are colorful, memorable and each one contributes to Pinnochio's final transformation. Through the adventures of this playful and headstrong puppet, Collodi provides many valuable lessons for young children. The Adventures of Pinnochio is meant to be an allegory and a cautionary tale for children. He began writing for children in 1876 and translated children's literature from other languages into Italian. He was also a political activist and author of several novels, short novels, articles and sketches for adults. The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi follows the misadventures and naughty exploits of this delightfully “human” puppet who in his heart of hearts longs only to become a real boy.Ĭarlo Collodi was the pen name of a gifted writer of children's books, Carlo Lorenzini who lived in Florence, Italy, during the late 19th century. But the mischievous fellow runs away from his loving father as soon as he learns to walk. Murray with dozens of engaging illustrations.An old carpenter carves a little wooden puppet from a mysterious piece of wood that seems to have the ability to talk! He begins to love the little creature like his own son and names him Pinocchio. This edition couples the first translation from the Italian into English by M.

All the while Pinocchio is growing in goodness and at last becomes a real little boy with a loving heart, a dutiful son to a devoted father. Pinocchio's indomitable spirit shines throughout, lending humor and playfulness to whatever situation he finds himself in, whether that is planting his money in the Field of Miracles, sharing the humiliation of growing donkey ears with his good friend Candlewick, or discovering his father at long last in the belly of the Dog-fish. Yet, time after time, he is rescued, sometimes by a stroke of luck and other times by someone he had befriended previously. Though urged to right behavior by his father Gepetto, the Talking-cricket, and the Blue Fairy, Pinocchio yields to temptations that land him in desperate straits.

Description: Beloved tale of the adventures of a puppet, carved from a stick of wood, who eventually becomes a real boy after many trials and tribulations.