Storytelling for the HIP 2025

Title: The Story of Pinocchio

Introduction

Assalamualaikum and hello everyone! My name is Adam Asyraf Bin Saifuddin from Year 4 Arif. Today, I am going to tell you a wonderful story about a wooden puppet who wanted to be a real boy. This is the story of Pinocchio. 

Scene 1: Geppetto’s Wish

Once upon a time, there was an old man named Geppetto. He made a wooden puppet and called him Pinocchio. One night, something magical happened. Pinocchio could move and talk!

Scene 2: Pinocchio’s First Mistake

The next day, Geppetto sent Pinocchio to school. But on the way, he met a clever fox. The fox tricked Pinocchio and took his money. Pinocchio felt sad but did not want Geppetto to know.

Scene 3: Pinocchio Learns a Lesson

When Pinocchio got home, Geppetto asked about school. Pinocchio lied. He said he went to school and studied hard. But suddenly, something strange happened. His nose started to grow! At first, he did not notice. But when he tried to touch his face, his long nose poked the air. He was shocked!

Pinocchio wondered why his nose had grown. He tried to hide it, but it was too big! He turned to the side, but his nose knocked over a cup. He looked down, but his nose touched the table. No matter where he turned, his nose got in the way!

He felt ashamed. He had never seen anything like this before. Then, he realized—his nose grew because he lied! The more he lied, the longer it became. He felt terrible. He did not want Geppetto to see him like this.

Pinocchio decided to tell the truth. He admitted that he skipped school and lost his money. As soon as he spoke honestly, his nose became shorter! He felt relief in his heart.

Scene 4: A New Promise

Pinocchio learned an important lesson. He promised himself that he would always be honest. Lying only brought trouble, but telling the truth made things better. From that day, he tried to be a good and truthful boy.

Scene 5: A Real Boy

Pinocchio’s heart changed. He worked hard, helped Geppetto, and stayed honest. One day, something wonderful happened. He became a real boy! He was no longer made of wood. He could laugh, run, and hug Geppetto.

Pinocchio was happy. He knew that being honest made him a better person. And from that day on, he never lied again.

Scene 6: A New Adventure

One morning, Pinocchio woke up with excitement. He wanted to help Geppetto in his workshop. He carefully painted wooden toys and arranged them neatly on the shelves. Geppetto was proud of him.

As he walked outside, he saw a little bird with a broken wing. He remembered the times he had been selfish, but now, he wanted to help. Gently, he picked up the bird and made a small nest for it.

"I will take care of you until you can fly again," he said softly.

For the first time, Pinocchio felt the joy of kindness. He realized that being good was not just about telling the truth, but also about helping others. And so, his journey as a real boy truly began.

The End.