Pinocchio is a classic Italian children's fantasy novel by Carlo Collodi. The story centers on a mischievous, wooden puppet named Pinocchio, carved by the lonely carpenter Geppetto. Pinocchio is not a real boy, but an animate puppet who longs to become human. The narrative chronicles his series of misadventures and moral lapses, including lying (which causes his nose to famously grow), skipping school, and falling in with bad company (like the Fox and the Cat). He is guided by the Blue Fairy and the spirit of the Talking Cricket. The book is a moral tale emphasizing the importance of honesty, hard work, and obedience as Pinocchio must prove he is worthy of becoming a real boy by learning from his mistakes.
