Pinocchio

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What does the Pageticker team say about Pinocchio?

A lively, accessible retelling of Pinocchio’s famous journey from cheeky puppet to thoughtful child. Anna Bowles keeps the focus on kindness, honesty and learning from mistakes, while the short format makes the story a good choice for early readers or a cosy shared read. Plenty of humour, heart and nose-related mischief to enjoy.

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What is Pinocchio about?

Join Pinocchio, a lively puppet crafted by Geppetto, on his quest to become a real boy. To achieve his dream, he must learn the virtues of kindness and honesty, as each lie causes his nose to grow longer. This enchanting tale, part of the beloved Fairytale Classics series, teaches valuable lessons about truth and character.

About the author

Anna Bowles is a British author who loves writing exciting and funny books for children. She is known for her popular book 'Anna Gain and the Same Sixty Seconds', where a girl relives the same minute again and again! Anna enjoys inventing new stories, meeting young readers, and encouraging everyone to have fun with reading.

Discussion ideas around Pinocchio

Telling the truth: Why do you think Pinocchio finds it difficult to tell the truth, and what could help him make better choices?

Becoming real: What do you think makes someone a real person: how they look, what they can do, or how they treat others?

Geppetto’s care: How does Geppetto show that he cares about Pinocchio, and how could Pinocchio show care in return?

Learning from mistakes: Pinocchio often gets into trouble. Which mistake might teach him the most, and why?

Kindness in everyday life: What kind or honest actions could you take at home or at school that would make someone else’s day better?