Cutout Board Book: Pinocchio – By Moonstone & Rupa Publications India (Published by Rupa Publications India)

Step into the whimsical workshop of Geppetto and bring one of the world’s most cherished children's classics to life through a wonderfully tactile, sensory reading experience. Published by Rupa Publications India as part of an exclusive early-learning collection, the Cutout Board Book: Pinocchio brilliantly reimagines Carlo Collodi’s timeless tale into an engaging, multi-dimensional adventure specially engineered for toddlers and preschoolers. Built to withstand the enthusiastic handling of little hands, this sturdy board book transforms reading time into a playful, interactive journey from the very first page.

The story follows a lonely old woodcarver who fashions a wonderful wooden puppet named Pinocchio out of a magical piece of wood. To Geppetto's delight, the puppet comes to life, talking, laughing, and walking all on his own! Pinocchio harbors a grand, deep-seated dream: he wants more than anything to become a real, flesh-and-blood boy. However, his curiosity and tendency to tell tall tales constantly lead him away from school and straight into unexpected trouble with mischievous characters. Will Pinocchio listen to his wise conscience, learn the true meaning of bravery, responsibility, and honesty, and finally watch his nose stop growing?

Moving past flat, traditional storybooks, the Cutout Board Book: Pinocchio features custom-engineered, die-cut pages that trace the physical shapes of the puppet, the cricket, and the magical adventures he encounters. This innovative, layered layout invites infants and toddlers to touch, grip, and trace the edges easily, transforming a classic lesson on truthfulness, family love, and listening to elders into an immersive, hands-on game.

The text is carefully paced with short, rhythmic, and highly repetitive sentences that are ideal for early vocabulary building, read-aloud storytelling, and initial language acquisition. Every page is filled with bright, expressive illustrations that offer excellent visual cues, helping young children naturally connect spoken words to actions, facial expressions, and environmental elements.