The Adventures of Pinocchio - Hardcover

Collodi, Carlo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1568461909 ISBN 13: 9781568461908

Publisher: Creative Editions, 2004

Synopsis

Like many little boys, Pinocchio likes to dabble in mischief, disobey his parents, and shirk his studies and chores. Like many ordinary boys, Pinocchio does what he pleases, with scant regard for the consequences. But the star of this tale isn't just any little boy. And he's certainly not ordinary. In fact, he's not a boy at all. With a head made of wood and his body carved from an enchanted tree limb, Pinocchio is a puppet. And a naughty one at that!

Author Carlo Collodi and illustrator Roberto Innocenti treat readers to a wildly imaginative ride in this delightful story of an egoistic wooden puppet whose bad behavior leads him from one misfortune to another. In the end, lured by the promise of becoming a "real" boy should he change his wicked ways, Pinocchio tries to make amends. But will his good deeds come too late?

Carlo Collodi is the pseudonym of Carlo Lorenzini (1826–1890), an accomplished Italian journalist whose translations of French fairy tales in the late 1870s earned such praise that he was encouraged to write his own. Le Avventure di Pinocchio (The Adventures of Pinocchio), his most famous and beloved work, debuted in 1881 and is today considered a children's classic.

Italian Roberto Innocenti taught himself the craft of illustration as a young man and has since become one of the world's most recognizable children's book illustrators. His work in such acclaimed picture books as Rose Blanche, Nutcracker, A Christmas Carol, The Last Resort, and Erika's Story has garnered wide critical acclaim and such honors as the Bratislava Golden Apple Award and a 2004 nomination for the Hans Christian Andersen Award.

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About the Author

Carlo Collodi is the pseudonym of Carlo Lorenzini (1826â 1890), an accomplished Italian journalist whose translations of French fairy tales in the late 1870s earned such praise that he was encouraged to write his own. Le Avventure di Pinocchio (The Adventures of Pinocchio), his most famous and beloved work, debuted in 1881 and is today considered a children's classic.

Reviews

Grade 4 Up–This volume is a revision of Innocenti's version of the classic tale (Creative Co, 1988; o.p.). Although the majority of the artwork can be found in the earlier edition, the layout and design have been modified and some new scenes have been added. The book retains the 19th-century European setting, and the careful composition, use of perspective, and dark earth tones are an apt visual expression of this complex moral tale. A more delicate font and text framed on subtly shaded paper give the book a more classic look. Murray's new translation employs more lyrical phrasing and use of language than the earlier edition. Libraries owning the 1988 book needn't replace it, but those looking for a traditional treatment of Pinocchio should consider this handsome revision. Robert Ingpen's version (Purple Bear, 2005) offers a similar traditional flavor, but his portrayal of Pinocchio is more playful than mocking. Sara Fanelli's (Candlewick, 2003) offers a contemporary visual interpretation featuring collage.–Heide Piehler, Shorewood Public Library, WI
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Edition details

• Publisher: Creative Editions
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1568461909
• ISBN 13: 9781568461908
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Innocenti Roberto
• Number of pages: 192