A long time ago, in a small town there lived an old toymaker named Geppeto. He used to make wooden toys and sell them. All the kids were fond of his attractive and colorful toys. Geppetto always wanted to have his own child. 

Geppetto took the log on his back like a baby and carried it to his house. He put the log on the table and started to carve. With his artful hands, the log started to shape into a figure. First the head of the puppet formed then his arms and legs followed. Geppetto finally finished the nice, beautiful puppet boy.

Today I will create a beautiful puppet boy whom I will treat like my child.

Geppetto searched for a fine log in the forest and soon found a small Pine log. 

Aaaaha

This is just the perfect one I was looking for.

Ohh what a handsome boy I've made! You remind me of my childhood, Son. I will never sell you to anyone. I shall call you Pinocchio, my son.

It was night time, Geppetto went to sleep with Pinocchio close to him. Geppetto fell into a deep sleep, as he was tired of the hard work he had done all day. Suddenly there appeared a fairy!

Gepetto, you have given happiness to many kids with your creative toys. I reward you with a special gift for your noble work.

The fairy waved her magic wand on Pinocchio and what a surprise! The puppet started to move on his own. He jumped right out of bed and bowed to the fairy respectfully.

Thank you, fairy. You have given me a life. Now I can walk. I can dance.

Yes, my friend. Now you are alive, you have to be a good child. Don't trouble your father and always listen to him. If you prove yourself to be a good child, I will give you a special gift.

Oh really. I will always listen to my father.

Shh... your father is sleeping. Do not disturb him. Surprise him in the morning. 

Next morning, as Geppetto woke up he saw Pinocchio sitting next to him, staring at him and blinking his eyes.

Oh my, my puppet is alive! My Pinocchio is alive!!! Ha ha ha

Yes father, I am alive.

Geppetto hugged Pinocchio. 

I just can't believe this. I have never been so happy.

Geppetto and Pinocchio started to have happy times together. It was time for Pinocchio to go to school.

Father, now I am old enough to go to school like all the other kids. Please get me books and pencil.

Of course, I will get it for you soon.

Geppetto did not have enough money to buy school stationery. Therefore he sold his only coat and gave the money to Pinocchio.

But father, where is your coat?

Ohh... I didn't wear it today. It's too old and torn now. I don't like to wear it anymore. Now go, dear son. Learn well and make me proud.

Thank you, father. Bye...see you.

Pinocchio got on his way to the school with joy, seeing all the shops, the people and the market places on the way. Suddenly, he saw a crowd gathered ahead. He slowly managed to make his way ahead to find out what’s it all about.

Ah.. hmm... Ohoo

What he saw was a big colorful tent! It was a circus tent. A clown was standing on the gate. Pinocchio was about to enter the gate when the clown stopped him.

You can't enter without a ticket. Pinocchio thought for a while and pulled out the money that his father gave him.

Take this money and give me the ticket. 

The clown gave him the ticket and Pinocchio entered the tent with excitement. A magician was performing the magic show and a bear was driving a unicycle. Pinocchio was astonished.

Wow! What an amazing place this is!