We were all blown out of Monstro’s mouth.
Geppetto was too weak to swim.
“Save yourself,” he told Pinocchio.
But the little wooden boy would not leave his father. Pinocchio pulled Geppetto to shore.
Geppetto woke up and found Pinocchio lying in the water.
Pinocchio didn’t move at all.
Geppetto took Pinocchio home.
He put the little wooden boy on his bed.
Geppetto wept. “Good – bye, my brave son. You gave your life to save me.”
Suddenly a bright light shone around Pinocchio.
His wooden limbs changed to real arms and legs.
His eyes opened. Pinocchio was alive.
And he was a real boy!
Geppetto hugged Pinocchio.
They danced all around the room. At last Geppetto’s wish had come true.
Which is just what happens when you wish upon a star!