Lampara Pinocchio

Pinocchio, retold by Ron Mendoza, illustrated by Irene Mark Gilo, and published by Lampara Books, is a child-friendly adaptation of the classic tale about a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. As Pinocchio embarks on a series of adventures, he learns important lessons about honesty, responsibility, courage, and the consequences of making poor choices. With simple language and colorful illustrations, this retelling introduces young readers to a timeless story and its enduring moral values.