Adventures of Pipi the Pink Monkey

Pipi, a mischievous monkey with bright-pink fur, has adventures similar to Pinocchio. Written by Collodi after Pinocchio, this story showcases the author's trademark wit and linguistic crispness. The expanded version, illustrated by Axel Scheffler, will delight and captivate a new generation of children.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 108 pages
\n Publication date: 20 May 2021
\n Publisher: Alma Books Ltd
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A rediscovered gem from Italian children literature, written by the author of Pinocchio, translated and expanded by Alessandro Gallenzi, and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (the illustrator of the Gruffalo). Collodi wrote this story immediately after Pinocchio, and the little monkey's adventures present clear similarities, both in terms of themes and characters, with his more celebrated masterpiece. Pipi is not like his four brothers or the other young monkeys living in the forest of Hullabaloo: he has bright-pink fur, a mischievous character, and a rebellious streak that lands him into all sorts of scrapes. In this story, an expanded version of Collodi's original tale, we see him lose his tail to an ancient crocodile, end up as a valet to a young master, fall into the hands of flying bandits, and become emperor of a tribe of apes. Collodi wrote this story immediately after Pinocchio, and the little monkey's adventures present clear similarities, both in terms of themes and characters, with his more celebrated masterpiece.

This rediscovered gem of Italian literature, beautifully illustrated by Axel Scheffler and preserving all of Collodi's trademark wit and linguistic crispness, will delight and enthrall a new generation of children. Collodi's timeless tale of a mischievous monkey and his unforgettable adventures is sure to captivate readers of all ages, reminding us of the power of storytelling and the enduring appeal of classic characters.

\n Weight: 174g\n
Dimension: 141 x 199 x 11 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781847498540\n \n