The Adventures of Pinocchio is a classic children's work written in the 1880's by Italian author Carlo Collodi - and has captured the imagination of children and adults alike ever since. It is written with a charming simplicity, and yet it has such depth, leaving the reader feeling that they have just touched something real and deeply human. This is the reason that the book has inspired so many adaptations. Over the decades, many artists have found their own truth told through this story and have wanted to retell it. At the same time, the story is a simple straight forward children's fantasy adventure, full of danger and excitement. It will keep children of all ages on the corner of their seats.

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It is entirely a moralistic tale, teaching children to follow the wisdom of their elders who love them and not to follow their own mind - since their own mind is not fully developed yet and cannot perceive the many wiles and snares of this life. However, it is a moralistic story par excellence. The reader never feels burdened by the intentions of the author. It is not a moral pinned to a story like so many deeply boring 'moralistic' books written. It is authentically written, the author does not hide his intentions, and this only acts to make his story more powerful.

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The adventures are fun and captivating. Read them to a 5 year old, or give it to a 9+ year old to read themselves, This story has nothing to offer to children of all ages.

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The publication recommended here is chosen for the many illustrations that accompany the story.