It’s Jolly Holly season in the land of Once Upon a Time, and Pinocchio is in serious nose-growing trouble. He was left in charge of Geppetto’s chiming Jolly Holly clock—a cherished symbol of the season. When his curiosity gets the best of him, one clumsy mishap leads to another, and the clock breaks! In a panic, Pinocchio’s fanciful fibbing turns into a whale of a problem. Can his quest to right his wrongs ultimately save the Jolly Holly celebration?

Shout out to Monique Hafen Adams for reimagining classic characters and bringing Pinocchio into our world of Once Upon a Time. Dear, earnest, Pinocchio takes on an important task for Geppetto but struggles with impulsivity, leading to a string of mishaps and fibs to cover them up. This story provides a meaningful opportunity to explore themes like honesty, trust, accountability, and the value of taking responsibility for your actions. Through Pinocchio’s journey, we hope that our listeners learn that, while mistakes are part of life, no problem is unfixable if you are truthful and seek out help when you need it.

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