Carlo Collodi

Pinocchio, 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.

The dream of a lonely woodcutter is fulfilled when his puppet, Pinocchio, comes to life. Unfortunately, Pinocchio quickly becomes more of a prankster than a pleasure. He would rather create mischief and play tricks than keep up on his studies. Soon, however, the wooden puppet learns that being a real boy is much more complicated than simply having fun.

An abridged retelling of the adventures of the puppet boy whose nose grows whenever he tells a lie. Includes discussion questions.

A puppet whose nose grows whenever he lies, earns the right to be a real boy through his loyalty and sacrifice.

Woodcarver Geppetto has pets Figaro the cat and Cleo the fish. He has just made a little wooden puppet called Pinocchio. Wishing upon a star before he goes to bed, Geppetto wishes that Pinocchio would become a real boy. As Geppetto sleeps, the Blue Fairy arrives and partially grants his wish. Pinocchio can come to life, but he must prove himself worthy before becoming a real boy. He will require some guidance, and Jiminy Cricket agrees to act as his...

"There's nothing like a puppet show . . . now meet the puppet like no other! Pinocchio can walk and talk without the need for strings, and -- what's more -- he has a mind all of his own. But in his one desire to be a real boy, Pinocchio still has far to go. Come along for this classic adventure and help him to stay out of trouble!