Families who loved Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Flies Again by Frank Cottrell-Boyce often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is feeling stuck or when your family needs a reminder that the best adventures often come from the things we find in the scrap heap. It is a perfect choice for kids who love to tinker, take things apart, and imagine more for the world around them. The story follows the Tooting family, who accidentally bring a legendary, sentient engine back to life by installing it in their humble camper van, sparking a globe-trotting mission to rebuild the original Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Beyond the high-speed chases and mechanical marvels, the heart of the story lies in the Tooting family's resilience. As they face a villain determined to steal their creation, the family must rely on humor, collaboration, and a bit of 'out-of-the-box' thinking. It is a modern, fast-paced update to a classic tale that celebrates the bond between siblings and parents while fueling a sense of wonder about the machines that move us.
