Pinocchio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pinocchio |
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| The Adventures of Pinocchio character | |
Original art by Enrico Mazzanti
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| First appearance | The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883) |
| Created by | Carlo Collodi |
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| Species | Wooden marionette (later Human) |
| Gender | Male |
| Family | Mister Geppetto (father) |
| Nationality | Italian |
Pinocchio is a famous fictional character from an old Italian book. The book is called The Adventures of Pinocchio and it was written in 1883 by Carlo Collodi. Pinocchio is known all over the world.
Pinocchio starts his life as a puppet. He is made from wood by a kind wood carver named Geppetto. Pinocchio is not just any puppet; he can move and talk on his own!
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Pinocchio's Special Nose
One of the most famous things about Pinocchio is his nose. When Pinocchio tells a lie, his wooden nose grows longer! This happens every time he is not truthful. It's a clear sign that he needs to learn to be honest.
Becoming a Real Boy
Pinocchio's biggest dream is to become a real human boy. He doesn't want to be a puppet made of wood and strings forever. Throughout his adventures, he learns many important lessons. He learns about being brave, honest, and kind. These lessons help him on his journey to become a real boy.
Pinocchio in Movies and Shows
The story of Pinocchio has been told in many ways. The most well-known version is the 1940 animated Disney movie Pinocchio. This movie helped make Pinocchio famous around the world. Many other movies, TV shows, and plays have also been made about his adventures.
Images for kids
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Pinocchio, by Carlo Chiostri (1901)
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Totò portrayed Pinocchio in Toto in Color
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Pinocchio as portrayed in Giuliano Cenci's film The Adventures of Pinocchio (1972)
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Statue of Pinocchio and Geppetto in Collodi.
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Pinocchio puppets in a shop window in Florence.
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Pinocchio in Efteling.
See also
In Spanish: Pinocho para niños
