Pinocchio is a mischievous wooden puppet from the children's novel "The Adventures of Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi. Crafted by a poor woodcarver named Geppetto, Pinocchio longs to be a real boy. He gets into fantastical adventures due to his lies, which are famously followed by a growing nose. Through these escapades, Pinocchio learns valuable lessons about honesty, kindness, and responsibility.