Pinocchio is the classic story of the little wooden puppet who longs to become a human boy and strives to achieve his ambition.
Pinocchio is a delightful character who is full of both humour and pathos. He has the unfortunate characteristic that every time he lies or does something naughty – which he does frequently – his nose grows longer and longer. Pinocchio and his maker, the poor woodcarver Geppetto, have a touching father-son relationship full of love and tenderness.
Fulvio Testa’s illustrations capture the jaunty tone of the story as well as bringing the interesting cast of characters to life.
Ladybird Readers is an ELT graded reader series for children aged 3--11 learning English as a foreign or second language. The series includes traditional tales, favourite characters, modern stories and non-fiction. Written byexperts, it uses proven methods to help children learn English and grasp key grammar and vocabulary points.
Perfect for learning English in school or at home
Develops reading, writing, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills
Features much-loved characters and authors such as Peter Rabbit, Peppa Pig,Roald Dahl and Eric Carle
Eight levels follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR)
Language activities in every book provide preparation for the Cambridge EnglishPre-A1 to A2 (YLE) tests
Features free online resources including audio, answer keys, lesson plans and tips for parents
Pinocchio, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and includes practice for the Cambridge English A2 Flyers tests. The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions.
One day, Geppetto made a puppet from a piece of wood. He called the puppet Pinocchio. Pinocchio's nose grew long when he told lies.
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About Carlo Collodi
Carlo Lorenzini was born in Florence in 1826, the eldest son of a cook and a servant, and was brought up in the hillside village of Collodi. He began his writing career as a journalist, writing under the pseudonym Carlo Collodi. In 1875 he began writing for children, adapting traditional tales and creating his own stories. When the first chapter of Pinocchio appeared in an Italian newspaper in July 1881 it was an immediate success. Carlo Collodi died in Florence in 1890.
