Pinocchio: A World Bestselling Children's Literature Classic (Complete Translation)

Author: Collodi
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The story of Pinocchio, which most people are familiar with, at least to some extent, especially those who know the lessons it teaches. For example, Pinocchio is a puppet who loves to lie. In front of the Fairy, every time he lies, his nose grows longer by an inch. Pinocchio shamefully admits his mistake, and the Fairy summons the woodpecker to peck his nose back to its original length. This scene clearly teaches children not to lie.
There’s also the part where Pinocchio goes to school. He is tempted by his classmates to go to "Toyland," where they spend five months having wild fun, and as a result, he turns into a donkey and is sold to a circus by bad people. This lesson clearly teaches children not to only focus on playing.
There’s also the story where Pinocchio rescues his father, Geppetto, from the belly of a shark. To cure his father’s illness, he works tirelessly as a laborer for farmers, day and night, and eventually moves the Fairy with his kindness. To reward his filial piety, the Fairy finally turns him from a puppet into a real boy. The moral of this story is also self-evident.
Collodi tells children fun and amusing stories while also imparting lessons, hoping they will learn basic principles of how to be a good person from this entertaining tale: honesty, responsibility, a love for learning, respect for parents, and so on. The story is especially enjoyable from the beginning, making you laugh so hard you’ll hold your stomach. Believe it or not, start with The Talking Wood.
One of the most typical features of Pinocchio is its simplicity and accessibility. The language is somewhat colloquial, and the story aims to make readers laugh out loud from beginning to end. Reading Pinocchio by Collodi is one of the happiest and most magical experiences many people have in their lives.
This book is dedicated to: Parents who long for their children to grow up healthy, and children who crave love and sincerity.