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Join literature's most beloved characters in this beautiful collection of classic bedtime stories. Travel down the rabbit hole with Alice, fly to Neverland alongside Peter Pan, and follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy. Sail in search of pirate treasure with Jim Hawkins, and keep up with the unforgettable mischief of the wooden puppet Pinocchio. This anthology brings together J. M. Barrie, Lewis Carroll, L. Frank Baum, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Carlo Collodi, creating the perfect read-aloud book to inspire sweet dreams.

This Audiobook contains the following works: "The prophet" [Khalil Gibran], "Treasure Island" [Robert Louis Stevenson], "White fang" [Jack London], "The Time machine" [H. G. Wells], "The Battle of Life" [Charles Dickens], "The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes" [Arthur Conan Doyle], "The Three Musketeers" [Alexandre Dumas], "The adventures of Pinocchio" [Carlo Collodi], "Robinson Crusoe" [Daniel Defoe], "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" [Mark Twain].

When Geppetto makes a wooden puppet of a little boy, he is astonished when the puppet comes to life! But Pinocchio dreams of being a real boy.... A magical retelling of the classic tale, read by Stephen Mangan.

''C'era una volta un pezzo di legno. Non era un legno di lusso, ma un semplice pezzo da catasta, di quelli che d'inverno si mettono nelle stufe e nei caminetti per accendere il fuoco e per riscaldare le stanze...'' Libro per ragazzi, ma non solo, Le avventure di Pinocchio è uno dei più grandi capolavori della letteratura di tutti i tempi. L'audiolibro propone la lettura ad alta voce dell'opera nella sua versione integrale.

"The Adventures of Pinocchio" is a story about an animated puppet, boys who turn into donkeys, and other fairy tale devices. The setting of the story is the Tuscan area of Italy. It was a unique literary marriage of genres for its time. The story's Italian language is peppered with Florentine dialect features, such as the protagonist's Florentine name.

The Adventures of Pinocchio is undoubtedly the most iconic work by Italian author Carlo Collodi (1826–1890) and one of the most celebrated children’s books in the world. The story first appeared in 1881 and was published as a complete book two years later. It follows the journey of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who faces various trials and temptations, learning to choose between right and wrong, until he finally becomes a real boy.

Published 1883, the classic tale of the marionette Pinocchio and his poor father, the woodcarver Geppetto takes you to a world of wonder with fairytale adventures of talking crickets, boys who turn into mules and much more.

This is the classic tale of the mischievous puppet who longs to be a flesh-and-blood boy. The heartwarming story ranges from highest adventure to deepest despair, with many lessons to be learned in between. These are the trials Pinocchio must endure on his way to becoming a real little boy.

Pinocchio is the best puppet story ever. Listeners will quickly be caught up in Carlo Collodi's impish creation as they are swept along at an action-packed pace. From the day when Geppetto first carves Pinocchio from a piece of wood to the final happy ending - with many exciting and dangerous adventures along the way - Pinocchio will charm and captivate. The story also has a strong moral throughout, which is as suitable for children (and adults!) today as when the original book was written.

Pinocchio is by all odds the best puppet-story to be found anywhere, and we sigh in sympathy with the funny little chap's scrapes and punishments, or chuckle at his pranks, while we feel like exclaiming, "Why, how much Pinocchio must have been like me!" The author of this captivating tale, Signor Lorenzini, or "Collodi" as he liked to call himself after his native town in Italy, lived during the 19th century (1826-90) and devoted himself to writing and education, believing that one pleasing way to teach was through puppet-plays.

The tale of Pinocchio is one of the most ingenious growing-up stories ever told. Pinocchio's desire to be a boy is almost thwarted by his desire for mischief. Were it not for the good-natured Geppetto, the Blue Fairy, that "miserable croaker" the cricket, and many others, Pinocchio would be a story of dreams that don't materialize.

Here's an incredible collection of traditional children's stories voiced by the wonderful Brenda and Robin Markwell. Relish in 13 brilliant retellings of tales that will captivate you from start to finish; from the delightful story of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', to the enchanting world of 'Aladdin and His Magic Lamp', and many more. This is a collection you don't want to miss.

Embark on a magical journey with Pinocchio, a timeless tale of adventure, transformation, and self-discovery. Narrated by Vincent Caruso, this audiobook brings to life the story of a wooden puppet’s quest to become a real boy. Set against a backdrop of enchanting landscapes, glowing lights, and heartfelt lessons, this classic narrative celebrates courage, morality, and the enduring magic of imagination.

These are the adventures of a naughty wooden puppet who, through many misadventures, learns what it takes to become a real boy.

"Le avventure di Pinocchio", di Carlo Lorenzini detto Collodi, è un romanzo per ragazzi fra i più amati nel mondo. Tradotta in 240 lingue, pubblicata in un numero incalcolabile di edizioni, l'opera ha avuto grande successo anche in alcune trasposizioni teatrali, cinematografiche e televisive. Le vicende di Pinocchio iniziano nella bottega del falegname Mastro Ciliegia, che si accinge a trasformare un pezzo di legno in una gamba di tavolino.

Inizia così il romanzo Le avventure di Pinocchio. Volevamo che qualcuno raccontasse le sue avventure per far sperimentare ai più piccoli, ma anche ai grandi, le suggestioni e le emozioni che scaturiscono dall’ascolto di una favola. Geppetto, il gatto e la volpe, la fata turchina, l’omino di burro, il pappagallo, la marmotta, la lumaca, Il delfino, il pescatore verde, il tonno e il cane Alidoro, sono solo alcuni dei circa cinquanta personaggi del racconto, interpretati da un cast di ventidue attori professionisti, sotto l’attenta e curata regia del narratore.

When the old woodcarver Geppetto decides to make a puppet boy to dance and turn somersaults, he doesn't know that he has chosen a magical piece of wood. To his amazement, his puppet can talk and play just like the liveliest child. But a human soul must be earned; and thus begin the adventures of Pinocchio.

A mischievous wooden puppet comes to life and wants to become a real boy.

Il racconto di Daniele Fior, in questa rinnovata edizione, si fa ancora più intenso, giocoso, avvolgente: un incedere incalzante tra zone di luce e ombra, dove ci sembra di palpare il buio della notte in cui l'insonne Pinocchio è sperduto e di camminargli a fianco nei polverosi solleoni delle sue traversate. Le chitarre di Francesco Catalucci sono un contrappunto cucito a pennello sul racconto che aprono paesaggi sonori dolce-amari.

The Adventures of Pinocchio also simply known as Pinocchio, is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi, written in Pescia. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette named Pinocchio and his father, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto.It was originally published in a serial form as The Story of a Puppet (Italian: La storia di un burattino) in the Giornale per i bambini, one of the earliest Italian weekly magazines for children, starting from 7 July 1881.