Where to start withPinocchio
2 versions · originally a book, 1883
Themes: Transformation, Redemption, Consequences, Morality, Father-Son Relationship.
Start with Pinocchio (Carlo Collodi, 1996) — the book. Pinocchio exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a book in 1883; each is ranked below by what it does best.
Each version follows the mischievous adventures of an animated wooden puppet facing temptations, lies, and a telltale growing nose.
✦ Most fans start here
Pinocchio (1996)
The original novel
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Carlo Collodi · Book · 1996
The 1996 book Pinocchio presents Carlo Collodi's original Italian novel, following the animated marionette's mischievous adventures with his woodcarver father Geppetto, a talking cricket, a cat, a fox, and a fairy.
1940 film
Pinocchio
Hamilton Luske · Film · 1940
The 1940 film Pinocchio delivers Walt Disney Productions' cinematic adaptation, introducing the song "When You Wish Upon a Star" and framing Jiminy Cricket as the conscience guiding Pinocchio to become a real boy.
Common questions
Who wrote the original Pinocchio book?
Italian author Carlo Collodi wrote the original Pinocchio book, which was first published in Italy in 1883. It is a children's novel chronicling the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette created by a poor woodcarver named Geppetto.
Why does Pinocchio's nose grow?
Pinocchio is an animated wooden marionette who is especially known for having his nose grow whenever he tells a lie. This happens during his adventures, which involve his father Geppetto, a talking cricket, a fairy, a fox, and a cat.
Is Pinocchio a novel for children?
Yes, Pinocchio is originally a novel for children written by Carlo Collodi in Italy. The story focuses on the mischievous adventures of the animated puppet Pinocchio and includes characters like his poor woodcarver father Geppetto, a talking cricket, and a fairy.
What other versions of Pinocchio can I find?
Beyond the original 1883 Italian novel by Carlo Collodi, the story was adapted as a movie titled Pinocchio in 1940. There is also another book titled Pinocchio published in 1996 that readers can seek out.