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Classic Starts®: Pinocchio Hardcover – May 28, 2024

by Tania Zamorsky (Adapter), Carlo Collodi (Author), Karl James Mountford (Illustrator)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 109 ratings
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The young puppet Pinocchio dreams of becoming a real boy. But whenever he tries to prove himself worthy of the transformation, he falls into mischief and laziness. Pinocchio must learn the hard way how to become honest, kind, and—above all—human.  One of the most-translated works in children’s literature, Pinocchio is a thrilling story about improving one’s character and learning how to live in an often-harsh world. 
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  1. Reading age
    7 - 9 years
  2. Print length
    160 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    2 - 4
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
  6. Publisher
    Union Square Kids
  7. Publication date
    May 28, 2024
  8. ISBN-10
    1454942398
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1454942399
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Carlo Collodi (1826–1890), whose real name was Carlo Lorenzini, was born in Florence, Italy. Collodi began his career as a journalist writing about politics. Later in his life, he became a writer of children’s literature. The Adventures of Pinocchio was published in a weekly children’s magazine beginning in 1881. Since then, the story has been translated into more than 250 languages around the world. 

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Union Square Kids (May 28, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1454942398
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1454942399
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 9 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 109 ratings

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    Geoffrey Brock is an American poet, translator, and editor. The author of three books of poetry ("Weighing Light," "Voices Bright Flags," and "Confluenze"), his poems have appeared in journals and anthologies including Poetry, Yale Review, Paris Review, and Best American Poetry. His awards include a Wallace Stegner Fellowship from Stanford University, two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a Cullman Center Fellowship from the New York Public Library.

    Brock edited and introduced "The FSG Book of Twentieth Century Italian Poetry," and his prizewinning translations include Cesare Pavese's "Disaffections" (PEN Center USA Translation Award, MLA's Lois Roth Award), Umberto Eco's "The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana" (American Translators Association's Lewis Galantiere Award), Giovanni Pascoli's "Last Dream" (Academy of American Poets' Raiziss/de Palchi Book Award), and Giuseppe Ungaretti's "Allegria" (ALTA's National Translation Award longlist). He has also translated books by Antonia Arslan, Marion Fayolle, Roberto Calasso, and Italo Calvino.

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Item did not not match photo description. That was the whole purpose of this. Completely different binding, just not happy - post your listing under the right book photo, this one existed for cheaper and I intentionally avoided that listing I wanted the blue binding as pictured for nostalgic purposes. At least put it in your description of the qualityEDIT: I have changed my review from 1 star to 5 - as I feel it misrepresented the content/author/illustrator in spite of the incorrect hardcover version being sent to me. This is a fantastic piece of work, filled with beautiful illustrations well colored. An artistic style that is very uncommon, worth it for that alone if not the great story within that is equally great.1 star for the seller.5 for the book.Verify with the seller before purchasing if you are trying to obtain that same blue binding hardcover from your childhood ;)
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Straight Talker
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a kid's collection
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2020
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Who knew that Pinocchio was so complicated? lol. This is a great publication of the story in a well made book that can last through generations of a family. It has nice pictures, great detail, and will last for many weeks of story telling at bed time.
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R. Glickman
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Classic
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2015
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Pinocchio - the classic tale translated into English. This is not your favorite Disney movie. There are many lessons to be learned here, both as an adult or as a child who is hearing the story. Great tale for children teaching life lessons about listening to your intuition, and minding advice given by those older than you.

Perfect Christmas Gift.
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William McKeldin Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars The translation to get!
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2022
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This reads beautifully, with very few anachronisms to pull you out of the time and place!
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Wendy M. Schwartz
5.0 out of 5 stars Love These Books!!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2013
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This book has become a favorite for my little boy. He has a autism and these books have increased his love of reading. He uses lines from it all the time and has learned to use inflections in his voice from listening to them. My only complaint is that DK needs to make more of them!!!
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Tony Foglio
4.0 out of 5 stars The book is more interesting than the movies
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2014
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Like Grimms' Fairy tails, Collodi's Pinocchio may be a little much for younger children. Happily-ever-after comes at a cost. I do highly recommend the unabridged copy.
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S. E. Sucher
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story and engaging illustrations
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2014
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I really like this version of Pinnochio. I read it aloud to my children, and the illustrations kept them engaged in the story. Would strongly recommend it if you are interested in the classics.
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Walter Silva
5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent!
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2010
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What a great purchase... I wanted this book for the longest time but
it was Out of Print. Not only did I get a deal on the book the book was in pristine shape.
It was like being a kid at Christmas time all over again... what a great experience.

Sara Fanelli is the bomb... always a pleasure to see her work.
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Tatyana Silva
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018
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I love this book. I use that for my Kindergarten Literature class. The Pinocchio character changing is the best foe me. My students love.
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Aya
5.0 out of 5 stars A most joyous read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2020
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I remembered fragments of the story as a kid. It has little in common with the Disney film, which is brilliant in its own right.
The Adventures of Pinocchio is funny, clever, brutal, political it is moving and it flows beautifully.
The introduction by Umberto Eco is heartwarming and the afterward is educational, just like the book.
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Colleen LaBillois
5.0 out of 5 stars I liked this one
Reviewed in Canada on March 29, 2017
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Unlike the Disney version, the original piece has many more 'life lessons' in the text ... my son preferred the Disney version, I liked this one.
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ジャック・k
5.0 out of 5 stars 買いなさいただそれだけ。
Reviewed in Japan on September 27, 2004
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スばらしい。もしこの本を注文して「ケ」なんて言うアナタははっきりいって全く美を理解する心がありませんのでいみじくうなだれるべし。
素晴らしい！！！ページを捲ったとたん歓喜の渦に巻かれるでしょう。ピノキオのお話は誰でも知ってるからこの物語の筋はこの際どーでもよい。（と私は思ったけど・・・）問題は挿絵。
いえ、これは挿絵とは言えないでしょう。「絵」を「挿」してるんじゃなくて、「文」が「絵」という壺の中にちんまりと挿されている。いみわかる？？
主客転倒。ブラボーファネリ。
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Mr. Neil Thomas Bullen
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2017
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Mr. Cafariello
5.0 out of 5 stars I read this and reread it 5 times, even in Italian.
Reviewed in Canada on June 18, 2013
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This translater does an excellent job at retelling Lorenzini's Gothic tale of the mischevious marionette and how he grows into the ideal Italian man. This is better than Disney, and, If you grew up without much in the south of Italy, you may still identify yourself with him.
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