Pinocchio Pinocchio Pinocchio (; ) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children's novel "The Adventures of Pinocchio" (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi. Carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a village near Lucca, he was created as a wooden puppet but dreams of becoming a real boy. He is notably characterized for his frequent tendency to lie, which causes his nose to grow. Pinocchio is a cultural icon. As one of the most reimagined characters in children's literature, his story has been adapted into other media, notably the 1940 Disney film "Pinocchio". Pinocchio's characterization varies across interpretations,
The Adventures of Pinocchio (1972 film) Cherry, he decides to build himself a puppet to make him company. The puppet is Pinocchio. At night, a Fairy visits the carpenter's shop to see Pinocchio. The woman makes a deal with the puppet: if he behaves, honoring his father in the process, he will become a human being, otherwise he will remain a piece of wood. Pinocchio promises, and magically becomes a kid.Once day he runs away. He steels food from a fishermen and a policeman catches him and takes Geppetto to jail. Pinocchio tries to find food but gets water dumped on him. He goes home and