According to Wikipedia: "Carlo Lorenzini (November 24, 1826 October 26, 1890), better known by the pen name Carlo Collodi, was a Florentine children's writer known for the world-renowned fairy tale The Adventures of Pinocchio."

"AHERE seems to be no game more beloved of children in all lands and all times than the one called Pretend. Toy soldiers for the boy, and dolls — few or many — for the girl supply the only raw material required to play this, for of course the charm of the game lies largely in the imagination of the doughty captain who endows his men with life and ability to go through exciting manoeuvres ; and in that of the miniature mother who directs so wisely the behavior of her family.After we ...

Out of a magical, talking piece of wood, the lonely woodcarver Geppetto carves himself a son—a mischievous puppet he names Pinocchio. Ignorant of right and wrong, Pinocchio runs away from Geppetto, and embarks on a series of increasingly fantastic misadventures, until he learns that he can become a real boy by doing good deeds.The Adventures of Pinocchio is a classic children’s story and has been adapted many times since it was originally published in 1883, including the a...

‘The Adventures of Pinocchio’ belongs to the definitive list of Children's Classics and is rightfully catalogued as a required reading for boys and girls. It is an exceptionally imaginative story with a beautiful moral lesson.This is a very engaging story which tells the adventures of a wooden puppet, whose dream is to become a real boy. Small readers will identify themselves with the hero of the fairy tale — together with him, they will go to school, to a puppet theatre, become vi...

Pinocchio is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the children's novel by the Italian writer C. Collodi. Carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a small Italian village, he was created as a wooden puppet, but dreamed of becoming a real boy. He has also been used as a character who is prone to telling lies and fabricating stories for various reasons. The story has appeared in many adaptations in other mediums. Pinocchio has been called an icon of modern culture, and one of the...

HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics."But I am not like other boys! I always tell the truth.”The story of Pinocchio has remained one of the best-loved children’s tales for over a century. However, the original 1883 novel about the adventures of the mischievous marionette on his quest to become a real boy began as a sophisticated story for both adults and children, and includes political satire, slapstick humour and questions about the ro...

Pinocchio is a beloved children's classic that has enchanted readers for generations. Follow the endearing wooden puppet as he embarks on a remarkable adventure filled with whimsy, lessons, and unforgettable characters. This beautiful edition brings Carlo Collodi's timeless tale to life, captivating both young and old readers alike.Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Pinocchio through a captivating storytelling experiencePerfect for readers of all ages...

Pinocchio is a wooden puppet who comes to life and has the most astonishing adventures. A naughty, mischievous creature, he is full of good intentions but is greedy, and lets nothing stand in his way. His maker, poor Gepetto, loves him like a son, but Pinocchio just can’t stay out of trouble. Featuring music by Prokofiev, Saint-saëns, Britten.

The Adventures of Pinocchio is a children's story about a wooden marionette who is wished to life. As a little human boy, Pinocchio wastes not time getting into all sorts of mischief, and is famously unable to lie, as his nose grows every time he attempts it.

“Lies, my dear boy, can easily be recognized. There are two kind of them: those with short legs, and those with long noses. Your kind have long noses.”When a block of wood destined to become a table leg suddenly starts talking, Master Antonio gives the wood to his poor neighbour Gepetto, who carves out of it a puppet. Mischievous from the start, Pinocchio gets up to all sorts of misadventures – burying gold coins to make them grow, turning into a donkey in the Land of Toys, and fin...

The publisher's special commentary chapter and the author's biography are included in this version.The Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi is a novel for children written in Florence by this Italian author. It is about the mischievous adventures of Pinocchio, an animated marionette, and his poor father, a woodcarver named Geppetto. The Pinocchio story is considered a classic of children's literature and has spawned many derivative works of art, such as Disney's 1940 animated m...

Pipi isn't like his four brothers or the other young monkeys living in the forest of Hullabaloo: he has bright-pink fur, a mischievous character and a rebellious streak that lands him into all sorts of scrapes. In this story, an expanded version of Collodi's original tale, we see him lose his tail to an ancient crocodile, end up as a valet to a young master, fall into the hands of flying bandits and become emperor of a tribe of apes, before preparing to set off on a long journey at sea. Co...