Pinocchio


Book Description

The old wood-carver Geppetto decides to make a wonderful puppet which can dance and turn somersaults, but by chance he chooses an unusual piece of wood - and the finished puppet can talk and misbehave like the liveliest child. But Pinocchio is brave and inquisitive as well as naughty, and after some hair-raising adventures, he earns his heart's desire.




Usborne Stories for Little Children Pinocchio and Other Stories


Book Description

A collection of stories retold in picture-book format, including Pinocchio, The Emperor's New Clothes and The Gingerbread Man. Each story is fully illustrated and perfect for either reading aloud or for more confident readers to tackle alone. A lovely gift.




The Story of Pinocchio


Book Description

"Only good puppets become real boys," warns the cricket. But some puppets don't like being good. Is Pinocchio doomed to be wooden forever? This traditional tale is warmly retold with characterful illustrations and captivating text.







The Adventures of Pinocchio


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The adventures of a talking wooden marionette whose nose grew whenever he told a lie.




Pinocchio


Book Description

"Once upon a time there was a piece of wood..." So begins the life of Pinocchio, the puppet who, from the moment he is first carved, gets into mischief. Embarking on a series of amazing adventures, he meets a host of colorful characters the wily Fox and Cat, the mysterious blue Fairy, and the Talking Cricket, whose words of wisdom Pinocchio ignores at his peril... This Young Classic edition helps children come to a fuller understanding of this remarkable take, and to enjoy it both as an exciting adventure story and as a moral fable. Photography sets the scene without intruding on the story, and brings Pinocchio to life for a new generation of children.




Pinocchio


Book Description

The retelling of the classic story in which a wooden puppet made by Gepetto strives to become a real boy.




The Biggest Story


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Are you ready for the biggest story? Errol's mum is too busy to tell him a story because she has to do grown-up things, but he's really, really bored. "Why don't YOU think of a story?... his mum suggests. But Errol thinks this is a silly idea. He doesn't know how to tell a story ...




Pinocchio


Book Description

In this beloved tale, children join 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! Between the pages of the Brighter Child(R) Keepsake Stories books are the classic tales




Usborne Stories for Little Boys


Book Description

A collection of five stories for young boys includes tales about a puppet that yearns to be a real boy, a brother and a sister who take a journey underground, and a boy who imagines he is a knight during medieval times.