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When the gentle woodcarver Geppetto builds a marionette to be his substitute son, a benevolent fairy brings the toy to life. The puppet, named Pinocchio, is not yet a human boy. He must earn the right to be real by proving that he is brave, truthful, and unselfish. But, even with the help of Jiminy, a cricket who the fairy assigns to be Pinocchio's conscience, the marionette goes astray. Yet, when Pinocchio discovers that a whale has swallowed Geppetto, the puppet journeys into the ocean and risks his life to save his father, thereby displaying that he deserves to be a real boy.

Die Geschichte erzählt von einer kleinen Holzpuppe, die zum Leben erwacht und zahlreiche Prüfungen, Abenteuer und Versuchungen bestehen muss, um sich schließlich in einen echten Jungen zu verwandeln. Zwischen Fantasie, Moral und Lebensweisheit entfaltet sich eine zeitlose Geschichte über Wahrhaftigkeit, Mut und Reife.

"Pinocchio, the Original," is "The Adventures of Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi from 1883, with updated comments by Steven Ritz-Barr—a professional Puppeteer for over 4 decades in Paris, Los Angeles and Berlin. It is a darker, more profound version than the popular Pinocchio by Disney, who made the story world-famous with the 1940 animated film. It is filled with absurd puppet-humor and abstract slap-stick—and it is the real version.

Embark on a magical journey with Pinocchio, a timeless tale of adventure, transformation, and self-discovery. Narrated by Vincent Caruso, this audiobook brings to life the story of a wooden puppet’s quest to become a real boy. Set against a backdrop of enchanting landscapes, glowing lights, and heartfelt lessons, this classic narrative celebrates courage, morality, and the enduring magic of imagination.

When Geppetto makes a wooden puppet of a little boy, he is astonished when the puppet comes to life! But Pinocchio dreams of being a real boy.... A magical retelling of the classic tale, read by Stephen Mangan.

The Adventures of Pinocchio also simply known as Pinocchio, is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi, written in Pescia. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette named Pinocchio and his father, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto.It was originally published in a serial form as The Story of a Puppet (Italian: La storia di un burattino) in the Giornale per i bambini, one of the earliest Italian weekly magazines for children, starting from 7 July 1881.

Il capolavoro della letteratura per l'infanzia, ancora attuale, col sapore della campagna toscana.

Gepetto, un vieux menuisier n'ayant pour seule compagnie que son chat Clochette, travaille sans relâche à la construction de jouets en bois pour les enfants de son village. Par une nuit de pleine lune, un miracle se produit : la fée Luciole rend visite au vieil homme et donne vie à sa dernière création, un magnifique pantin de bois nommé Pinocchio. Commence alors pour ce dernier la découverte du monde qui l'entoure.

This Audiobook contains the following works: "The prophet" [Khalil Gibran], "Treasure Island" [Robert Louis Stevenson], "White fang" [Jack London], "The Time machine" [H. G. Wells], "The Battle of Life" [Charles Dickens], "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes" [Arthur Conan Doyle], "The Three Musketeers" [Alexandre Dumas], "The adventures of Pinocchio" [Carlo Collodi], "Robinson Crusoe" [Daniel Defoe], "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" [Mark Twain].

These are the adventures of a naughty wooden puppet who, through many misadventures, learns what it takes to become a real boy.

"The Adventures of Pinocchio" is a story about an animated puppet, boys who turn into donkeys, and other fairy tale devices. The setting of the story is the Tuscan area of Italy. It was a unique literary marriage of genres for its time. The story's Italian language is peppered with Florentine dialect features, such as the protagonist's Florentine name.

This is the classic tale of the mischievous puppet who longs to be a flesh-and-blood boy. The heartwarming story ranges from highest adventure to deepest despair, with many lessons to be learned in between. These are the trials Pinocchio must endure on his way to becoming a real little boy.

When the old woodcarver Geppetto decides to make a puppet boy to dance and turn somersaults, he doesn't know that he has chosen a magical piece of wood. To his amazement, his puppet can talk and play just like the liveliest child. But a human soul must be earned; and thus begin the adventures of Pinocchio.

The tale of Pinocchio is one of the most ingenious growing-up stories ever told. Pinocchio's desire to be a boy is almost thwarted by his desire for mischief. Were it not for the good-natured Geppetto, the Blue Fairy, that "miserable croaker" the cricket, and many others, Pinocchio would be a story of dreams that don't materialize.

"Kleines Bübchen, freches Püppchen, du wolltest doch zur Schule gehen - was ist geschehen"? Eigentlich ist das der Roman "Pinocchio" in einer Zeile - die weltberühmte Geschichte der Holzpuppe, die sprechen und laufen kann. Leider ist Pinocchio nicht besonders gehorsam; anstatt zur Schule zu gehen, gerät er in zahlreiche Abenteuer. Ob sich sein Wunsch, ein echter Junge zu werden, jemals erfüllen wird? Ein wunderbares Märchen.

Der Klassiker von Carlo Collodi - die spannende Geschichte der Holzpuppe Pinocchio, in einer Bearbeitung von Anke Beckert.

Wie Meister Seppel Pinocchio aus einem Stück Holz schnitzt - eine Puppe, die gehen und sprechen kann. Diese wild erfrischende Fantasy führt den armen Pinocchio mit der langen Nase, die wächst, wenn er eine Lüge sagt, durch zahllose gefährliche Abenteuer. Er wird vom Fuchs und der Katze verfolgt, auf einem Baum gehängt, von der schönen Fee gerettet, einen Esel verwandelt und erlebt noch vieles mehr, bevor er wirkliches Glück erwirbt. Die Erzählung von der hölzernen Puppe, die Gutherzigkeit lernt und ein lebender Junge wird, ist berührend und so voller Wahrheiten über das Leben - mit Recht weltberühmt.

Le avventure di Pinocchio, ovvero la storia di un bambino-burattino in un mondo di adulti: dove i fili che lo muovono sono spesso troppo corti per contenere la sua vitalità e il suo ingegno catastrofico. Pinocchio non è cattivo; ha semplicemente una curiosità sfrenata, irriverente, nel suo essere vivo e scalpitante. Capriccioso sì, e anche bugiardo, ma per la paura di esser sbagliato nel mondo in cui "è stato nato". Ma è anche e soprattutto buono, sincero, altruista, premuroso, intrepido e giudizioso.

Experience the magic and wonder of The Adventures of Pinocchio like never before by listening to it! Follow the heartwarming story of a wooden puppet as he embarks on a journey to become a real boy, encountering memorable characters and facing challenges along the way. With its enduring themes of love, family, and self-discovery, this timeless tale is sure to delight listeners of all ages. So why wait? Start listening to The Adventures of Pinocchio today and let your imagination run wild!"https://www.solgood.org - Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, podcasts,...

"Mi piacciono i toscanismi della lingua di Collodi, adoro la sua voce e le voci dei suoi personaggi, che io provavo ad accennare quando leggevo il racconto ai figlioli prima di addormentarli. Le sue pagine sembrano fatte apposta per la lettura ad alta voce. La voce di Collodi è aspra, concreta, esatta, abrasiva. Ha una musica stupenda, ruvida, e a volte può essere languida e dolcissima, ma sempre accompagnata da un sorrisetto di beffa. Collodi vuole bene ai suoi personaggi, al suo protagonista, ma allo stesso tempo li prende in giro, li sfotte, li avvolge in una luce ironica"