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The Story of Pinocchio

By Katie Daynes

Can a lively wooden puppet’s surprising adventures lead him closer to becoming a real boy?

charming vibrant engaging

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.6

From 5 readers

What do our readers think of The Story of Pinocchio? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the colourful illustrations, Pinocchio’s mischievous adventures and the funny idea of his nose growing when he lies. They also like the lively cat and fox, although some children find the story’s older-fashioned version less familiar than the film.

What does the Pageticker team say about The Story of Pinocchio?

This lively retelling gives young children a charming introduction to Pinocchio, with simple storytelling and expressive illustrations that keep his mishaps easy to follow. Pinocchio is wonderfully curious but rather impulsive, so the story offers gentle openings to talk about honesty, choices and growing up; there is plenty here to enjoy.

Genres

Fairy Tales Classics

What is The Story of Pinocchio about?

Join Pinocchio, a lively wooden puppet, on his quest to become a real boy. This beautifully illustrated retelling of the classic tale brings his adventures to life, captivating young readers with its simple and engaging text.

About the author

Katie Daynes is a talented author who has written many fun and interesting books for children. She is well known for her 'See Inside' and 'Lift-the-Flap Questions and Answers' series, which help curious readers explore science, history, and lots of amazing facts. Katie loves making learning exciting and enjoyable for everyone.

Discussion ideas around The Story of Pinocchio

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

Making mistakes: Pinocchio often gets into trouble. Which mistake teaches him the most, and why?

Becoming real: What do you think makes someone a real person: how they look, how they behave, or something else?

Helpful friends: Which character helps Pinocchio most, and how do they show that they care?

Freedom and responsibility: What would you do if you could go anywhere and do anything, but still had to make responsible choices?

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2011

First published

2005

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