Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: An illustrated children's classic

Dad started the engine, and it made two loud sneezes and two small explosions before thundering into life. Jemima and Jeremy are on a madcap adventure in the world's most famous flying car. A must-have picture-book retelling of Ian Fleming's timeless classic, with stunning illustrations throughout.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2022
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Dad started the engine. It made two loud sneezes -
CHITTY! CHITTY!
- and two small explosions -
BANG! BANG!
- and thundered into life!

Join Jemima and Jeremy on a madcap adventure in the world s most famous flying car!

A stunningly illustrated picture-book retelling of Ian Fleming s timeless classic - a must for every child s bookshelf! Stunning illustrations throughout bring this classic tale to life for the youngest of fans. Retold by the much-loved children s author Peter Bently and beautifully illustrated by Steve Antony, the creator of Mr Panda.
The engine roared to life, making two loud sneezes that echoed through the garage. Then, two small explosions followed, sending sparks flying in all directions. The car shook violently as it began to move, its tires squealing against the concrete floor.

Jemima and Jeremy sat in the front seats, their eyes wide with excitement. They had always dreamed of flying, and now they were actually doing it! The wind whipped through their hair as the car picked up speed, and they held on tight to the dashboard.

As they flew through the air, Jemima looked out the window and saw the world below her in a whole new way. The houses and trees looked like toys from up here, and she couldn t believe how fast they were moving. Jeremy, on the other hand, was too busy enjoying the ride to pay much attention to anything else.

But soon, the excitement began to fade. The car started to shake more violently, and Jemima could feel her stomach turning. Jeremy, too, was starting to get worried.

"Dad, what s wrong with the car?" Jemima asked, her voice trembling.

"I don t know," Dad replied, his face pale. "It seems like the engine is struggling."

The car continued to fly, but it was getting harder and harder to control. Jemima and Jeremy held on tight, their hearts pounding in their chests.

Just when they thought it was all over, the car suddenly leveled out and began to fly straight again. Jemima and Jeremy let out a sigh of relief, and they looked at each other in amazement.

"What happened?" Jeremy asked.

"I don t know," Dad replied. "But it seems like the car has finally found its wings."

From that day on, Jemima and Jeremy were inseparable. They spent every spare moment in the garage, working on their flying car and trying to make it even better. They were determined to prove to the world that their invention was not just a dream, but a reality.

Years went by, and Jemima and Jeremy became famous for their flying car. They were invited to speak at conferences and events all over the world, and people came from far and wide to see their invention.

But despite their fame, Jemima and Jeremy never forgot where they came from. They remained humble and grateful for the opportunity to pursue their dreams. And they knew that their flying car had brought them closer together than ever before.

In the end, Jemima and Jeremy knew that their flying car was not just a machine, but a symbol of hope and determination. It had shown them that anything was possible if you were willing to work hard and never give up. And they knew that they would always cherish the memories of their madcap adventure in the world s most famous flying car.

Weight: 202g
Dimension: 250 x 357 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781444948219