What is chippolino?

Chippolino (also known as Cipollino) is a character from a children's book written by Italian author Gianni Rodari in 1951. The character is a small onion with a green hat who lives in a village called Onionland. Chippolino's adventures revolve around his attempts to resist oppression, overcome obstacles and help his fellow Onionlanders. Over the years, the book has been adapted into several children's films, cartoons, and musicals. The name of the character, Chippolino, is derived from the Italian word "cipolla," which means an onion. The story of Chippolino is an allegory for the struggle against social injustice and inequality.