About the Author

Carlo Lorenzini, popularly known by his pen name Carlo Collodi, was an Italian writer, children s author and journalist. He was born in Florence on November 24, 1826. He is best known as the creator of Pinocchio, living puppet whose adventures are famous among children around the world. His other notable works include Giannettino, and Minuzzolo. His magnum opus Pinocchio was adapted by Disney in a motion picture in 1940 and became one of Disney s greatest animation. Collodi died in his home town on October 26, 1890 at the age of 63.