Carlo Collodi

Italian author · Pinocchio · fairy tales · children's literature

Created Pinocchio. Carlo Collodi wrote The Adventures of Pinocchio, a magical story about a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. The story has been loved by children around the world for over 150 years.

Used a pen name. His real name was Carlo Lorenzini, but he became famous under the pen name Carlo Collodi. He chose this name from a small village in Italy where his mother's family came from.

Italian storyteller. Collodi was born in Italy and worked as an author, humourist, and journalist. He loved writing stories that made people laugh and think about important lessons.

Taught through tales. Pinocchio isn't just an entertaining adventure, it's also a story with lessons about honesty, obedience, and growing up. The puppet's nose grows when he lies, teaching readers the importance of telling the truth.