Pinocchio, a wooden puppet full of tricks and mischief, with a talent for getting into trouble, wants more than anything else to become a real boy.

Retells the fairy tale about a puppet who longs to become a real boy and whose nose grows when he lies.

Readers of all ages will be enchanted by this new edition of the timeless tale of a naughty marionette's struggles to behave himself in a world of temptation and adventure.

Carved from a piece of pine by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a small Italian village, Pinocchio was created as a wooden puppet, but dreamt of becoming a real boy.

In the first full-length study in English of Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio, the authors show how the checkered history of the puppet illuminates social change from the pre World War One era to the present. The authors argue that most Americans know a trivialized, diluted version of the tale, one such source is Disney's perennial classic. The authors also discover that when adults are introduced to the 'real' story, they often deem it as unsuitable for children. Placing the puppet in a variety of contexts, the authors chart the progression of this childhood tale that has frequently undergone dramatic revisions to suit America's idea of children's literature.

Pinocchio, The Tale of a Puppet follows the adventures of a talking wooden puppet whose nose grew longer whenever he told a lie and who wanted more than anything else to become a real boy.As carpenter Master Antonio begins to carve a block of pinewood into a leg for his table the log shouts out, "Don't strike me too hard!" Frightened by the talking log, Master Cherry does not know what to do until his neighbor Geppetto drops by looking for a piece of wood to build a marionette. Antonio gives the block to Geppetto. And thus begins the life of Pinocchio, the puppet that turns into a boy.Pinocchio, The Tale of a Puppet is a novel for children by Carlo Collodi is about the mischievous adventures of Pinocchio, an animated marionette, and his poor father and woodcarver Geppetto. It is considered a classic of children's literature and has spawned many derivative works of art. But this is not the story we've seen in film but the original version full of harrowing adventures faced by Pinnocchio. It includes 40 illustrations.

'The Pinocchio Effect' draws on a broad array of sources to trace the making of a modern national identity in Italy. The author explores all the ways that identity was constructed through newly formed attachments, voluntary and otherwise, to the nation.

PINOCCHIO: Featuring 32 pages of fresh, captivating illustrations, this 8" x 8" story book tells the tale of Pinocchio on his journey to becoming a real boy as he is tricked by the sly fox, turned in to a donkey, and swallowed by a whale! CLASSIC STORIES: This classic tale, retold in English and Spanish, captures a child's interest, page after page, as they take their imagination on a magical journey through timeless stories and adventures. FEATURES: With English and Spanish text side-by-side, this easy-to-follow Spanish story book is an excellent resource for strengthening reading skills. With its bilingual format, this Spanish story book for children is ideal for helping early readers with foreign language comprehension. FAMILY STORY TIME: Reading together is a great way to bond with your child while also fostering communication, understanding, and a lifelong love for reading. BUILD A LIBRARY: Collect every title from the Keepsake Stories collection to create the perfect library that will enchant readers time and time again!

Карло Коллоди – это всемирно известный итальянский писатель и журналист, известный прежде всего своей детской сказкой «Приключения Пиноккио. История деревянной куклы». Деревянный мальчик Пиноккио очень хочет стать настоящим человеком, но чтобы претворить его мечту в реальность, судьба приготовила Пиноккио множество препятствий и испытаний: голод, холод, обман Кота и Лисы, проверку на честность и многое другое… Чем же закончатся его приключения?Читайте зарубежную литературу в оригинале!

The original of the world famous story of the boy who lies and faces consequences. A narration is presented that has moral lessons and provokes to think in the right direction. Although a famous juvenile book, it holds a deep lesson for every reader....

A wooden puppet full of tricks and mischief, with a talent for getting into and out of trouble, wants more than anything else to become a real boy.

Pinocchio, a wooden puppet full of tricks and mischief, with a talent for getting into trouble, wants more than anything else to become a real boy.