Celebrate sixty years of the world's most famous magical flying car.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a fast-paced children's adventure story, originally written by Ian Fleming - the creator of James Bond - to read to his son, Caspar. It follows the Pott family: Caractacus, Mimsie, Jemima and Jeremy, who just invented an incredible whistling sweet. Their next project? Fixing up their new car - a very, very special car... It takes them on the adventure of a lifetime, over the sea, through the sky and into the clutches of some very villainous gangsters!

This prestige hardback edition features the classic cover and iconic illustrations by John Burningham. John Burningham was an award-winning artist and illustrator. Born in 1936, he worked in multiple mediums - painting, illustration, collage and sculpture. He was known especially for the wit and humour in his storytelling and artwork and was hugely admired amongst his contemporaries. His critically acclaimed picture books are loved all over the world.