Politically Correct Pinocchio
Title | Politically Correct Pinocchio PDF eBook |
Author | James Finn Garner |
Publisher | |
Pages | 42 |
Release | 2018-08-13 |
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ISBN | 9781732658905 |
A hilarious retelling of the story of Pinocchio, reflecting the social and political realities of our era.
Pinocchio, the Tale of a Puppet
Title | Pinocchio, the Tale of a Puppet PDF eBook |
Author | Carlo Collodi |
Publisher | |
Pages | 140 |
Release | 2011-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9781603033930 |
Pinocchio, The Tale of a Puppet follows the adventures of a talking wooden puppet whose nose grew longer whenever he told a lie and who wanted more than anything else to become a real boy.As carpenter Master Antonio begins to carve a block of pinewood into a leg for his table the log shouts out, "Don't strike me too hard!" Frightened by the talking log, Master Cherry does not know what to do until his neighbor Geppetto drops by looking for a piece of wood to build a marionette. Antonio gives the block to Geppetto. And thus begins the life of Pinocchio, the puppet that turns into a boy.Pinocchio, The Tale of a Puppet is a novel for children by Carlo Collodi is about the mischievous adventures of Pinocchio, an animated marionette, and his poor father and woodcarver Geppetto. It is considered a classic of children's literature and has spawned many derivative works of art. But this is not the story we've seen in film but the original version full of harrowing adventures faced by Pinnocchio. It includes 40 illustrations.
Once Upon a More Enlightened Time
Title | Once Upon a More Enlightened Time PDF eBook |
Author | James Finn Garner |
Publisher | Macmillan Reference USA |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 1996 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9780783815022 |
Another enlightened collection from the bestselling author of Politically Correct Bedtime Stories. Garner continues his mission to liberate our classic fairy tales from archaic, sexist, ageist, classist, lookist, and environmentally unsound prejudices with a new collection of humorous tales for readers of evolved consciousness. 13 line drawings.
Politically Correct Bedtime Stories
Title | Politically Correct Bedtime Stories PDF eBook |
Author | James Finn Garner |
Publisher | Souvenir Press |
Pages | 300 |
Release | 2011-09-01 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0285640623 |
'Essential reading for adults of all ages . . . the wisest, funniest, most thoughtful thing yet written on the subject of PC' Observer In this bestselling classic, James Finn Garner has rewritten classic stories for more enlightened times; from Snow White's relationship with seven vertically challenged men, Little Red Riding Hood, her grandma and the cross-dressing wolf who set up an alternative household based on mutual respect and cooperation, to the Emperor who was not naked but was endorsing a clothing-optional lifestyle. At last, here is bedtime reading free from prejudice and discrimination of witches, giants, dwarves, goblins and fairies everywhere. For anyone brought up on sexist, racist, sizeist and ethnocentrist reading matter, James Finn Garner's stories have been purged of the influence of an insensitive cultural past to become fables for our times.
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Title | The Adventures of Pinocchio PDF eBook |
Author | Carlo Collodi |
Publisher | |
Pages | 190 |
Release | 2021-03-17 |
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"The Adventures of Pinocchio is a book by Carlo Collodi, first published in 1883. It tells the story of a poor carpenter named Geppetto who creates a marionette called Pinocchio. A full of mischief boy who gets into trouble the moment he is created, having adventures along the way. He meets lots of characters; one of which is a fairy, who eventually turns Pinocchio into a real boy after he saves her life."
Pinocchio Goes to School
Title | Pinocchio Goes to School PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 1982 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780893757199 |
In the Village of Busy Bees, Pinocchio resolves to work hard, obey, and tell the truth, so that he can become a real boy.
The Adventures of Pinocchio
Title | The Adventures of Pinocchio PDF eBook |
Author | Carlo Collodi |
Publisher | Independently Published |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 2021-04-24 |
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The Adventures of Pinnochio is meant to be an allegory and a cautionary tale for children. Through the adventures of this playful and headstrong puppet, Collodi provides many valuable lessons for young children. Wonderful characters like the Talking Cricket, the Fox and the Cat, the Fairy with the Turquoise Hair and old Gepetto himself are colorful, memorable and each one contributes to Pinnochio's final transformation. With plenty of magical moments, fantasy and thrills, the plot provides enough excitement for children of all ages.