In Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi and translator, Sidney G. Firman, readers will hear the story of Pinocchio, a boy who can be selfish and sometimes cruel as some little boys can be. As soon as he can walk, he runs away and gets himself into troublesome situations ranging from getting conned by a pair of tricksters, being turned into a donkey and being swallowed by an enormous fish. This marvelous fantasy from the nineteenth century is just as innovative as if it had been written yesterday. Paperback, 112 pages. Ages 7-11.
