Pinocchio

Adapted by Jane Fior
Audiobook Download
On sale Dec 01, 2020 | 1 Hour and 4 Minutes | 9780744024142
Grades K-1

Pinocchio - the wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy - is loved by children everywhere. As he bungles his way through life from one escapade to another will he finally realise his heart's desire?

Seen as one of the greatest works of Italian literature, this Young Classic audiobook helps children come to a fuller understanding of this remarkable tale and to enjoy it both as an exciting adventure story and as a moral fable. Follow the mischievous adventures Pinocchio and his father, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto.

With an intricate soundscape full of beautiful music and motifs, Robert Lindsay adds his voice as narrator to this stunning audiobook. Lindsay is known for his stage and television work, including Captain Pellew in Hornblower, Wolfie Smith in Citizen Smith, and Ben Harper in My Family. He has won a BAFTA, a Tony Award, and three Olivier Awards for his work.

© 1883; 2000 Carlo Collodi; Jane Fior © 2000; 2020 DK Audio
Carlo Collodi (1826-90) was a journalist from Florence who took part in Italy's struggle for independence and died too soon to witness the international success of The Adventures of Pinocchio. View titles by Carlo Collodi
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Pinocchio - the wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy - is loved by children everywhere. As he bungles his way through life from one escapade to another will he finally realise his heart's desire?

Seen as one of the greatest works of Italian literature, this Young Classic audiobook helps children come to a fuller understanding of this remarkable tale and to enjoy it both as an exciting adventure story and as a moral fable. Follow the mischievous adventures Pinocchio and his father, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto.

With an intricate soundscape full of beautiful music and motifs, Robert Lindsay adds his voice as narrator to this stunning audiobook. Lindsay is known for his stage and television work, including Captain Pellew in Hornblower, Wolfie Smith in Citizen Smith, and Ben Harper in My Family. He has won a BAFTA, a Tony Award, and three Olivier Awards for his work.

© 1883; 2000 Carlo Collodi; Jane Fior © 2000; 2020 DK Audio

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Carlo Collodi (1826-90) was a journalist from Florence who took part in Italy's struggle for independence and died too soon to witness the international success of The Adventures of Pinocchio. View titles by Carlo Collodi
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

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