<br /><b>The Adventures of Pinocchio</b>. Italian: [pi'n?kkjo]) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children&#39;s novel The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi. Pinocchio was carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a Tuscan village. He was created as a wooden puppet but he dreams of becoming a real boy. He is notably characterized for his frequent tendency to lie, which causes his nose to grow. Pinocchio is a cultural icon. He is one of the most reimagined characters in children&#39;s literature. His story has been adapted into other media, notably the 1940 Disney film Pinocchio.<br /><br />&nbsp;