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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang – Picture Book

An illustrated retelling for younger fans

Ian Fleming, Peter Bently | Author, Steve Anthony | Artist,

First published in 2020

Hardback

OVERVIEW

A must for every child’s bookshelf. This illustrated picture book brings Ian Fleming’s timeless story to life for the youngest of fans.

Step into the world of the Pott family and meet their magical car Chitty. Filled with colourful, beautifully drawn new illustrations, young fans will be enchanted as Chitty’s fantastical adventures burst to life on the page, sprinkling new magic on everyone’s favourite flying car. Children will be enthralled by Jemima and Jeremy’s exciting adventures. Perfect to share with children and grandchildren at story time or bedtime, this illustrated children’s classic introduces this timeless tale to a new generation.

The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang story is retold by the much-loved children’s author Peter Bently and illustrated by picture book star Steve Antony.

PREVIEW

REVIEWS

‘This is such a great story and told so simply, a child would read it again and again’

Armadillo Magazine

‘Too, too cute!’

Goodreads

‘The story in this book is a gift to the young and young at heart’

Goodreads

CHARACTERS

THE POTT FAMILY

Meet the Potts, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang‘s first family. Retired Naval Commander Caractacus Pott is an eccentric, well-meaning inventor who buys an old car using proceeds from the sale of his ingenious whistling sweets. Mimsie is the practical-minded, gentle mother, while kids Jeremy and Jemima are a fun-loving pair who rarely drop a smile. After Caractacus rebuilds Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the family become adventurers – coming together to face dangers, foil criminals and see new lands with the help of their magical flying car.

‘That’s no way to treat adventures. Never say no to adventures. Always say yes. Otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life’
Caractatus Pott

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG

A car that can do it all. Chitty is a custom-built car, lovingly restored by Commander Caractacus Pott with airplane wings, floatation devices, a rocket booster and a mysterious, powerful engine that makes a distinctive ‘chitty chitty bang bang’ when firing up – a signature sound that gives Chitty her unusual name. She has the original registration number GEN 11 and is more than just a machine. Chitty is self-willed and has a mind of her own – often protecting her passengers, or taking them on very unexpected adventures.