LoveReading4Kids Says
The classic story of the little wooden boy whose nose grows with every lie he tells is beautifully presented in this handsome edition. Geppetto, Pinocchio’s creator loves the little boy dearly but somehow Pinocchio can never live up to his father’s hopes. He can’t keep out of trouble mostly, for the likeable reason, that he longs to have fun. Roberto Innocenti has added some illustrations to the original set he provided for this book adding to the rich background world of the unlikely hero.
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The Adventures of Pinocchio Synopsis
'It is called the Land of Toys. Why don't you come, too?'
As master carpenter Geppetto carves a puppet from enchanted wood, it slowly comes to life.
Pinocchio wishes to be a real boy, but his mischievous and naïve nature keep leading him astray. Geppetto and the Cricket try to help him, but Pinocchio always finds himself in sticky situations. He soon discovers that the world is a dangerous place and not everyone can be trusted.
About The Complete Children's Classics Collection:
The Children's Classics Collection contains beloved stories, including Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Secret Garden and more. Fall down the rabbit hole, follow the yellow brick road and unlock the secret door into a world of wonder and enchantment.
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9781802631784 |
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23rd May 2024 |
| Author: |
Carlo Collodi |
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Cherry Stone Publishing an imprint of Sweet Cherry Publishing |
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Paperback |
| Pagination: |
191 pages |
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The Children's Classics Collection |
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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.
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