Learn about Pinocchio, which follows an old Italian woodcarver named Geppetto who carves a wooden puppet named Pinocchio. The puppet is brought to life by a blue fairy, who informs him that can become a real boy if he proves himself to be brave, truthful, and unselfish. Pinocchio's efforts to become a real boy involve encounters with a host of unsavory character. Jiminy Cricket tries to help Pinocchio become a real boy and acts as his conscience. This text is available through Creative Commons.