Pinocchio: A Wooden Puppet’s Journey to Becoming Real

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Pinocchio: A Wooden Puppet’s Journey to Becoming Real, cartoon illustration of Pinocchio standing in Geppetto’s workshop with Jiminy Cricket on his shoulder, smiling as he begins his journey to becoming a real boy.
Pinocchio dreams of becoming real as he begins his journey guided by honesty, courage, and love.

Pinocchio: A Wooden Puppet’s Journey to Becoming Real is about a wooden puppet who longs to become a real boy. Created by the kind woodcarver Geppetto, Pinocchio is brought to life and quickly discovers that being real is not just about having a beating heart—it’s about making good choices.

Throughout his journey, Pinocchio faces temptation, meets tricky characters, and learns that honesty, bravery, and kindness are what truly make someone real. With the help of his loyal conscience, Jiminy Cricket, and the love of his father, Pinocchio discovers that mistakes can become lessons—and lessons can help us grow.

This delightful play teaches children that even when we stumble, we can always choose to do what’s right.

CHARACTERS:

NARRATOR

GEPPETTO

PINOCCHIO

JIMINY CRICKET

FOX

CAT

BOYS (2–6 OR MORE)

SCRIPT:

ACT 1

NARRATOR: Long ago, in a small village in Italy, there lived a kind but lonely woodcarver named Geppetto. One day, he carved a puppet and wished with all his heart that it could become his child.

GEPPETTO: Oh, how I wish I had a son. Someone to laugh with and talk to. (Looks at puppet) I’ll call you… Pinocchio.

PINOCCHIO: (suddenly moving) Good morning, Father!

GEPPETTO: (startled, then joyful) You’re alive! My wish came true!

PINOCCHIO: What am I? Who am I?

GEPPETTO: You are my son, Pinocchio. And I love you very much.

NARRATOR: Pinocchio was excited to be alive—but he didn’t yet know how to make good choices.

NARRATOR: That night, a tiny visitor arrived to help guide Pinocchio.

JIMINY CRICKET: Hello there! I’m Jiminy Cricket, your conscience. I’ll help you learn right from wrong.

PINOCCHIO: Will you help me become a real boy?

JIMINY CRICKET: Of course! But you must be brave, truthful, and unselfish.

PINOCCHIO: I promise to try!

ACT 2

NARRATOR: On his way to school, Pinocchio met two sneaky strangers.

FOX: Why go to school when you could be rich and famous?

CAT: Yes! Come with us. We know a place full of fun.

PINOCCHIO: Really? That sounds exciting!

JIMINY CRICKET: Pinocchio, be careful! Not everyone tells the truth.

NARRATOR: But Pinocchio ignored the warning and followed them.

NARRATOR: Pinocchio soon arrived at the Land of Toys, where children played all day and never went to school.

BOYS: No school! Just fun! Stay and play!

PINOCCHIO: This is amazing!

NARRATOR: But the fun didn’t last. The boys began turning into donkeys—and so did Pinocchio!

PINOCCHIO: Oh no! I should have listened!

JIMINY CRICKET: It’s not too late to make things right.

ACT 3

NARRATOR: Pinocchio realized that his choices mattered. He wanted to make things right and return to his father.

PINOCCHIO: I will be brave. I will tell the truth. I will be kind.

NARRATOR: With courage and determination, Pinocchio found his way home.

GEPPETTO: Pinocchio! You came back!

PINOCCHIO: I’m sorry for my mistakes, Father. I want to be good.

JIMINY CRICKET: He has learned his lesson.

NARRATOR: Because of his honesty, bravery, and love for his father, Pinocchio’s wish finally came true.

PINOCCHIO: I feel different… I feel real!

GEPPETTO: You are real—because you have a good heart.

NARRATOR: And so, Pinocchio and Geppetto lived happily together, knowing that being real means being kind, truthful, and brave.

ALL: The end!

The End

Author: Carlo Collodi

Adapted by: K I D S I N C O

Conclusion: Pinocchio: A Wooden Puppet’s Journey to Becoming Real reminds us that growing up means learning from our mistakes and choosing to do what’s right. Pinocchio’s journey shows that honesty, courage, and love can transform us in wonderful ways.

With guidance from those who care about us and the willingness to learn, we can all become the best versions of ourselves.

Moral of the Story: Being truthful, brave, and kind will guide you toward becoming the best version of yourself.

Moral Values:

  • Honesty
  • Responsibility
  • Obedience
  • Courage
  • Kindness
  • Listening to good advice
  • Learning from mistakes
  • Love for family
  • Self-improvement
  • Integrity

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