The Adventures of Pinocchio (, ; ) is a
novel for children by Italian author
Carlo Collodi, written in
Florence. The first half was originally a
serial in 1881 and 1882, and then later completed as a book for children in February 1883. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated
marionette named
Pinocchio and his father, a poor
woodcarver named
Geppetto. It is considered a canonical piece of
children's literature and has inspired hundreds of new editions, stage plays, merchandising and movies, such as
Walt Disney's iconic animated version and commonplace ideas such as a liar's long nose. According to extensive research done by the
Fondazione Nazionale Carlo Collodi in late 1990s and based on
UNESCO sources, it has been adapted in over 240 languages worldwide. That makes it among the
most translated and widely read books ever written.