The enduring children's tale The Adventures of Pinocchio retold for a new generation in this
spectacular full-color deluxe gift edition packed with beautiful artwork and seven interactive
features created by the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter
film franchise MinaLima. Originally published in 1883 The Adventures of Pinocchio is one of
the best known and beloved children's classics. Written by Italian political satirist Carlo
Collodi it is the story of Geppetto a poor puppeteer who uses an enchanted piece of wood to
carve a marionette boy he calls Pinocchio. The impish Pinocchio does not want to be a puppet
he yearns to become a real boy. Soon his curiosity mischievousness and naivete lead him away
from his father's shop and into a series of perilous encounters with vicious puppet masters
cunning animals and other magical characters. Along this perilous journey the magical puppet
learns how much turmoil heart and hard work it takes to become a ?real boy.? With a nose that
grows larger with each lie he tells Pinocchio has become an enduring icon in children's
literature and now his story is brilliantly reimagined in this stunning gift edition. The
Adventures of Pinocchio includes specially commissioned artwork and exclusive interactive
features including: A Pinocchio puppet with clothing Additional finger puppets A small theatre
for a puppet show A court deck with Pinocchio behind sliding bars A fold out shark revealing
Pinocchio and Geppetto inside This wondrous edition will enchant readers of every age an become
a treasured keepsake passed down for generations.
