Chalky & the New Sports Car

Publishing

A heart-warming children's story about a real cat on one of his many daily adventures .

We published a children’s picture book through Kickstarter. Sold in 27 countries and available to purchase at Amazon or Waterstones (now sold out).

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Bringing the words to life

By bringing words to life through illustrated typography, we help children connect sound, shape and meaning in a more intuitive way. The result is a richer, more engaging experience that supports learning. And honestly, handcrafted type just looks better, especially to big kids like us!

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Handmade, start to finish

The book was shaped collaboratively, with our team sketching, refining and testing ideas side by side. From early concepts to finished pages, it was a hands-on process built around craft, care and a lot of iteration.

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The Little Thunder team working on the Chalky and the New Sports Car book
The Little Thunder team working on the Chalky and the New Sports Car book

From our Belfast studio to a worldwide audience

Following shipment, the book reached readers on nearly every continent. It was met with a strong social response, including a Kickstarter Staff Pick for Project of the Day, an interview with BBC Radio and recognition from Fast Company.

Some social media responses to the Chalky and the New Sports Car book
Margaret Rhodes
Using illustrations that evoke cinematic motion and custom hand-lettered typography, this children's book may become a new favourite.

Margaret Rhodes, Fast Company

The physical book is now sold out, but you can download a free e-book version.

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