Pinocchio was carved from wood by the kind carpenter Geppetto, who gave him his name. With the help of a fairy, Pinocchio is able to speak and act like a human. During a cold winter, Geppetto even sells his own clothes to send him to school, yet Pinocchio is lured away by a circus and swept into all kinds of adventures. After a reckless life, he even ends up inside the belly of a giant whale, but through Geppetto’s devoted love he is rescued and eventually becomes a real boy. This moral tale, where lying makes Pinocchio’s nose grow long, has been parodied in countless ways, often bringing laughter while reminding us of its timeless lesson.
