Geppetto, a lonely clock maker, wishes for a son of his own.

The Blue Lady (a good fairy) hears him and says, “Carve a little wooden boy and love him.” Geppetto names the little wooden boy
Pinocchio.

Geppetto is teaching Pinocchio about the world and sends him to school. On his way to school, Pinocchio meets Mr. Wolf and Mr. Cat who persuade him to skip school so he can meet Dr. Dulcamara, a puppet master.

Pinocchio doesn’t want to lie to his father about not going to school, but Wolf tells him a little lie is no big deal. Dulcamara wants to add Pinocchio to his puppet show along with his wind-up doll, Olympia.

Olympia needs too much winding and Dulcamara in a fit of rage, breaks her and throws her pieces into the trash. Pinocchio is so scared he runs home to tell his father and lies about having gone to school. His nose grows with every lie. He wishes he could make things right.

The Blue Lady returns and tells Pinocchio that to make things right, he must tell the truth.

Pinocchio tells his father everything, and they both rescue Olympia from the dump.

Pinocchio has learned his lesson and promises to always, always, always tell the truth.