The Adventures of Pinocchio, initially serialized and then published as a book in 1883, is a masterpiece of children’s literature that has been translated into over 250 languages. This story of a mischievous wooden puppet, whose nose would grow every time he told a lie, has been used as a warning tale for children everywhere. The book follows Pinocchio’s journey through a series of misadventures, during which he grows from a troublemaking, disobedient puppet to gaining wisdom and turning into a human boy. From toys to films, the figure of long-nosed Pinocchio has inspired various adaptations, the best known being the 1942 animated Disney classic.
