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133rd out of 146 books
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Pinocchio: The Boy
by
Lane Smith
Everyone in town knows Pinocchio, the puppet, but what about Pinocchio, the boy? From Lane Smith comes the story of what happens to Pinocchio on the very first day after his wish to be a real boy comes true. But there's one problem: Pinocchio was asleep at the time and he doesn't realize that he's now a boy! No one else in town recognizes him, either-not his talking cricke...more
Hardcover, 40 pages
Published
September 16th 2002
by Viking Juvenile
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This is a story about a young wooden puppet named Pinocchio, who came to life. Gappetto, his father, is the one who carved him. Pinocchio got sent to school by his father, but instead of actually going went to a puppet theater where he was a huge hit. His friend who is a talking cricket got angry with him for not going to school. Pinocchio lied about it, and with that lie, his nose grew. Pinocchio was ashamed of his huge nose so he ran away. His father got worried and looked for him everywhere a...more
I loved the first couple pages of this book, with the vignettes of Pinocchio's story. But I found as the story progressed, that it became harder to track the plot, and that the snarky humor wasn't at all being understood or appreciated by my five-year-old. He loves the story of Pinocchio, and knows it well, but this new version wasn't at all connecting with him.
I found that the illustrations and plot line were really being written for adults. The art is difficult to interpret, very mature, and t...more
I found that the illustrations and plot line were really being written for adults. The art is difficult to interpret, very mature, and t...more
Dec 03, 2012
Nancy Mosqueda
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This story based on the original version of Pinocchio we all know, is a familiar one to all who grew up hearing fairytales. This version however, has one small twist that gives us a whole different perspective on the tale. Our Pinocchio, wakes up one day a HES A BOY!! Surprising as it is, he does not know it and runs around town trying to get help and get back home wishing he could be with his father, who when he sees him does not believe that is his little boy. The graphic illustrations, give u...more
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The point of this book is to explore what happens after Pinocchio wakes up as a boy when the fairy hasn’t told anyone that she turned him into a boy. It’s pretty amusing and cute. I really loved the illustration. I think I enjoyed that part more than the story itself. I liked the addition of a sub plot (as much of one as there can be in a children’s picture book) of the Blue Fairy and Hershabel. I think the thing for me was that I just di...more
The point of this book is to explore what happens after Pinocchio wakes up as a boy when the fairy hasn’t told anyone that she turned him into a boy. It’s pretty amusing and cute. I really loved the illustration. I think I enjoyed that part more than the story itself. I liked the addition of a sub plot (as much of one as there can be in a children’s picture book) of the Blue Fairy and Hershabel. I think the thing for me was that I just di...more
This delightful story picks up where the classic novel ends...after a clever one page, tongue-in-cheek summary of course. However, it seems Pinocchio was changed into a real boy while he slept. When he wakes, he is completely unaware of his transformation. So as he ventures into town to earn a little money to buy soup for Geppetto, sick with a cold from spending a night in a fish, Pinocchio doesn't understand why everybody is reacting so oddly toward him.
They boo him off the stage when he attemp...more
They boo him off the stage when he attemp...more
“Pinocchio the Boy” is one of Lane Smith’s most recent books and is probably his funniest and most heartwarming books by far. This book details how Pinocchio tries to find some chicken soup for his sick father, Geppetto, but little does he or anyone knows, the Blue Fairy had transformed Pinocchio back into a boy, but did that deed while he was sleeping! This book is sure to be a classic in its own right and will amuse many children and adults.
Lane Smith’s illustrations are truly the highlights...more
Lane Smith’s illustrations are truly the highlights...more
A retelling of the classic Pinocchio. I didn't give it four or five stars because the blue fairy part fell a little flat for me. Why did she make him a real boy? Why did she do it in her sleep? Why doesn't her daughter know she works as a fairy by day? I don't know. Everything dealing with the fairy was just a little to silly. It was still a cute story. I'll just try some of Lane Smith's higher rated books. The illustrations were great.
Pinocchio: The Boy is a funny entertaining story for young children. It has the traditional main characters, with a twist for the newer generation. Pinocchio is use to his life as a puppet but one night Pinocchio's wish comes true to become a real boy but Pinocchio's life changes before he realize that his one wish came true.
I usually love Lane Smith but this book just wasn't that great. I didn't like the odd take on where this Pinocchio story picked up from... especially since the ending of the original was changed to start this story.
The only reason this gets a 3 and not a 2 is the cool artwork.
The story was lame - way over my 5-year-old's head, and pretty disjointed for an older reader (why do we get the girl's name at the very end? Random.)
The story was lame - way over my 5-year-old's head, and pretty disjointed for an older reader (why do we get the girl's name at the very end? Random.)
Lane Smith's illustrations and no nonsense characters are one of my favorite combos. Pinocchio is a real boy, but doesn't know it...the Blue Fairy never woke him up! Great premise.
This story zooms up to the part where Pinocchio is turned into a real boy in his sleep. When he goes out on the town, not even the cricket will help him.
The Blue Fairy changed Pinocchio into a real boy - but while he was asleep, so he and Gippetto didn't know it! Misadventures lead to a happy ending.
Such bold design again from the author of *It's a Book* and more wonderful fun books that can be shared with joy by all ages.
It's A Book is still my fave, but this is a quirky retelling.
There is so much to discover in this delightful continuation of the story of Pinocchio. The illustrations are cool as always with a Lane Smith book.
It was okay. Not as funny as others.
Great Book.
I shutter at the regular Pinocchio story. Hated it as a child. This one is ok. Plus I really like Lane Smith' work.
May 12, 2013
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Smith was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but moved to Corona, California at a young age. He spent summers in Tulsa, however, and cites experiences there as inspirations for his work, saying that "[o]nce you've seen a 100-foot cement buffalo on top of a donut-stand (sic) in the middle of nowhere, you're never the same."
He studied art in college at the encouragement of his high school art teacher, helping...more
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