We may think we are getting away with something, but eventually the truth will be revealed. After all, when we lie, we are only fooling ourselves. It’s a simple yet effective way to show the importance of honesty. The importance of honesty: What Pinocchio can teach us about honesty This means that it has been able to reach a wide audience and continues to be enjoyed by many people today.

It has been made into movies, TV shows, stage productions and more. Lastly, Pinocchio has remained popular because it has been adapted numerous times. The story is enchanting and has captivated children (and adults) for generations. Carlo Collodi was a very skilled writer and he created a masterpiece with Pinocchio. These are values that are important in any time period.Īnother reason Pinocchio is considered a timeless classic is because it is a beautifully written story. It teaches children to be honest, hardworking and kind-hearted. Despite being written over 100 years ago, the story is still relevant today. One of the main reasons Pinocchio is considered a timeless classic is because of the lessons it teaches. Pinocchio is a timeless story that has captivated readers of all ages for generations. Along the way, he meets a host of memorable characters, including the blue-haired Fairy with Turquoise Hair, the chatty cricket Jiminy, and the evil fox and cat duo. Through a series of misadventures, Pinocchio learns the importance of honesty, loyalty, and bravery. Along the way he will be helped by a beautiful fairy, a talking cricket and his loving father as he learns how to become what he most longs to be – a real boy.In Pinocchio, Carlo Collodi tells the story of a wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy. The naughty, selfish puppet heads off into the world and encounters all manner of unusual and dangerous characters on his adventures, undergoing a series of fiendishly imaginative trials – among them being swallowed by a giant dogfish and turned into a donkey – that will lead him to self-knowledge. Geppetto, a poor woodcarver, crafts a marionette from a strange piece of talking wood and inadvertently brings the mischievous Pinocchio – a walking, talking, wooden boy – into the world. This edition of Pinocchio features the charming illustrations of the classic British illustrator Charles Folkard and an afterword by Anna South. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. Now a criticially acclaimed film, awarded the Golden Globe for Best Animated Film, directed by Guillermo del Toro. One of the most widely read books of all time, Carlo Collodi's Pinocchio is a riotous, tragicomic tale that will charm young and old with its endearing blend of mischief and magic.

Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi