What is the name of the famous onion boy?

Many modern children do not know what their name isthe famous onion boy. His name is Cipollino. He is the hero of the fairy tale novel "The Adventures of Cipollino", which appeared due to the efforts of the writer Gianni Rodari. It should be noted that many productions and animated films have been created on the basis of the content of this work. The story was written by Rodari in 1951.

In the USSR, the image of Cipollino became popular after publication in the magazine "Merry Men".