Walt Disney's Pinocchio

by Steffi Fletcher, Al Dempster (Illustrator)

The beloved tale of a wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy is as appealing now as when it was first released in 1940. The beautiful, vintage illustrations in this Little Golden Book retelling will charm children and collectors alike.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books, Classics, Fantasy, Fiction, Media Tie In, Fairy Tales

24 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1940

Reviews

[Shirley Revill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Family favourite at our house and I love to see the look on the little ones faces when I say your nose is growing. What am I like.

[Ash · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Disney version was my favorite as a small kid and I still love it. I think the original book had a lot more going on and in some ways, it seemed more realistic to me. Disney version is exactly like a fairy tale. I think I love both the versions.
But this book has some missing parts like the part where Pinocchio's nose grows is not at all there.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audiobook Version on YouTube - https://youtu.be/EOWWbbs77mE


4.5 stars.

Have you ever just wanted to be a kid again? Remember those nights that you would be read a bedtime story while in bed and all cosy under the blankets. That feeling of safety and comfort 🤍.

I know many didn't have that in their childhood and my heart breaks for those of us who never experienced this precious moment back then.

I do have what's called in the psychology world, 'Peter Pan Syndrome' so I'm pretty much always wanting my childhood back. Which is hard for those who know me deeply, due to all the serious, and various, abuse I suffered from Kindy to end of Primary School. But it was that darkness in my life that made the good moments, incredibly DEEPLY special to me. Being read a bedtime story on the nights I was safe in my bed, was everything and my heart would feel like it could explode from the comfort and safety I felt.

So to find a playlist of Disney stories being read out loud, while you see the pictures of the pages on the screen, well, it was magic. It was happiness. And it was that comfort feeling. Not quite the same as I experienced as a small child since I have no emotional connection to the reader but this is pretty close and as close as I'll find to that connection to that moment in my childhood.

Plus, ignore all I've said about my personal past and focus on this. Being an Adult is HARD. So why not take some time to feel like a little kid again and have someone read you a story. It's amazing what it can do for your mental health when your struggling. (Who of us hasn't struggling like crazy these past few years! *Ahem, thanks covid, thanks a lot*

Pinocchio is one of my favourite stories. The beginning of it being my favourite part. This book version doesn't really show it but it's where Geppetto is wishing upon a star. It's one of my most favourite Disney Classic scenes. The whole story really is quite heartwarming. Pinocchio learns life lessons and learns that he can love and earns his right to become a real boy.

Such a treasure of a book. But hey, it is Disney and a Disney Classic at that so, not much can go wrong. (Just quietly ignore the issues it does have because I don't wanna hear them or acknowledge them because.....well, nope. Just nope.)

If you don't know the story of Pinocchio, I highly recommend grabbing a copy. Either a book version or this audio version I listened and read a long to. It's worth it in my opinion.

[Toni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a magical story. A father loving his child that he gets a chance to be a real live boy. Great story you can enjoy again and again.

[Gayla Hyde · Rating 5 out of 5]

A favorite classic book which I grew up with. A very convincing story for children.

[Kara · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been years since I read this book to my children so though I remember it and loved the story ❤️, the years have slipped by.
I recommend always read to your children 😉 both you and they will enjoy it.

[Sarah Sammis · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's interesting to read the Disney Golden Book version of Pinocchio right on the heals of original Collodi version. The Golden Book is a pared down version of an already pared down version. In their brevity, they both try to make a coherent story out of Collodi's rambling allegories.

Characters that survive the transition from Collodi to Disney are Pinocchio, Geppetto, the Blue Fairy, the cat and fox (renamed), the puppeteer (now named Stromboli), the cricket (now named Jiminy), and the giant ship eating sea creature (changed from a shark to a whale and named Monstro). Scenes that survive: the carving of Pinocchio, the initial meeting of Jiminy and Pinocchio, the puppet show, Pleasure Island (a new name), the rescue of Geppetto and Pinocchio's transformation.

Frankly I'm still not a fan of either version of Pinocchio. In the original, Pinocchio is unlovable and brings most of the trouble onto himself. In the Disney version, Pinocchio is naive but otherwise likeable. He ends up sacrificing so much of himself just to fit in by way of becoming a "real boy."

[Meredith · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hate this movie because of the donkeys. Little One has gotten into this book for some reason so hubs and I both have had to read it to him several times a day. AGH.

[Yewon Ha · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story is fun and impressive. And very good thing is we can learn many things about this book.
First, lie is bad thing. Second, love family. And more things. Pinocchio looks like child. He like playing, and good at be deceived. This book include adventure story. And I found interesting things, and that is 'if people lying, people's nose are longer and longer'. This is real story. So, I recommend this book.

[Alyson Carroll · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gepetto is an elderly man who made a wooden puppet named Pinocchio. One day, Gepetto wished upon a star that Pinocchio would turn into a real boy. His wish came true and he grew a conscience. After a lot of trials and tribulations, Pinocchio proves he is worthy of being a real boy and stays like that forever. This is a well written story, however, I don’t think I would read it to my class. I think the concept is too realistic for them to understand fully.

[Alli Trenkamp · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very fun classic! This book is about a boy who tells lies but when he does his nose grows. Finally at the end he confesses to all of his lies and his nose returns to normal. I love this book because it teaches students that lying is bad. This book is defiantly different than the movie but in a good way!

[Melinda Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pinocchio is an admirable story for all ages, having been popular for years and years. Pinocchio has a conscience just like we do. His conscience is named Jimmy Cricket. Sometimes Pinocchio makes the wrong choices, like we do, and always reaps the consequences. But when he chooses the right, he is blessed, just like we are. I love this story!

[Taylor Armey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this traditional fairy tale and remember reading it when I was younger. In order to become a real boy Pinocchio must be truthful and never lie. Every time Pinocchio lies his nose grows longer. The boy realizes that he must tell the truth to be able to turn into a real boy. This book is a lot longer than I thought it would be.

[Brianna Krum]

A wooden puppet toy named Pinocchio wishes on a star that he would be a real boy Pinocchio learns that he must prove himself worthy in order to make his father's wish come true. This would be a good book to go over fairytales with the students. The students would write about what they would do if they were a puppet.

[Abigail Pereira · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m reading a whole bunch of Disney books because I found all of my childhood books. Pinocchio is the first one I decided to read. Not disappointed at all! It is as fun and magical as I remembered it as a kid.

[Emily Knickerbocker]

Geppetto wished on a star that his puppet Pinocchio would become a real boy. The blue fairy makes that wish come true, but Pinocchio can't lie and he promises he won't. I would have my students write a three-part summary of the book.

[Lorenzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Favola bellissima forse la mia preferita.
Tante chiavi di lettura, fiaba che ogni bambino necessita di leggere, vedere e ascoltare


Consiglio Spassionato:

Guardate pure il film di Nino Manfredi "Le Avventure di Pinocchio", oltre a quello della Disney è davvero Bello+++++

[Nicole Wrightson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cute book which follows along with the movie. If your child loves the movie, this is a good book to give them.

[Andy Hickman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Little Golden Books – Pinocchio
Nice to return to these first reads of mine.

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite children's story of all time. And Monstro still scares me!

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Walt Disney book is very good. I have to say though that the Walt Disney movie is so much better with the music and details.

[Allison Ster · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book follows Geppetto as he creates puppets and Pinocchio (one of Geppetto's puppets) and his journey to be a real boy! He makes a lot of friends and even some enemies along the way.

[Melissa Shea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Traditional lit- A man makesa boy out of wood and he comes to life. The boy lies and his nose grows longer.

[IUS F19 ERIC WISE · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a classical book for kids to read. I used to like reading this when I was little, so might the kids in this day in age.

[Kathleen Wendorf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great for granddaughter who started to fib!

[Hasana]

I had the Disney collection. I read quite a few of the books in the 70's.

[Jitendra Kotai · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful story for children. While narrating I make it hilarious. It teaches great morals about always telling the truth and always helping others to be a real boy.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I felt like the book was very different from the movie. I don’t remember a dove. 🤣

[Epifania Rita Gallina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read with my Emmy. A story with a great message

[Ayden Moore · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love these books I have this book in my collection and read it to my babies.