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The Liszts

The Liszts

by Kyo Maclear (Author), Júlia Sardà (Illustrator)

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    Paperback 2018

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Synopsis

Mama Liszt, Papa Liszt, Winifred, Edward, Frederick and Grandpa Liszt make lists all day long. So does their cat. Then one day a visitor arrives. He's not on anyone's list. Will the Liszts be able to make room on their lists for this new visitor? What will they do when something unexpected happens? Kyo Maclear's quirky, whimsical story is perfectly brought to life with the witty, stunning illustrations of debut picture book artist Julia Sarda. Discover this humorous, poignant and unforgettable celebration of spontaneity.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 40
 Publisher: Andersen Press
Published: 05 Jul 2018
ISBN 10: 1783445718
ISBN 13: 9781783445714
Children’s book age: 5-7 Years
 Book Overview: Longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2018

The Liszts make lists. Lists most usual and most unusual. They make lists every day except Sundays, which are listless.

Media Reviews
A joy... Julia Sarda's illustrations are dark, dream-like, detailed. -- Alex O'Connell * The Times *
A book to get lost in; Sarda's artwork is resplendent in detail, character and texture -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
Perfect for fans of Lemony Snicket, Edward Gorey and The Addams Family, this is a picture book to treasure. * BookTrust *
Simply enchanting in all its quirks * Kirkus *
Sarda's stylish spreads carry a whiff of Wes Anderson. * Publishers Weekly *
Author Bio
Kyo Maclear (Author) Kyo Maclear is a self-professed spork - her father is British and her mother is Japanese. She was born in England, but moved to Canada at a young age. Kyo lives in Toronto with her two sons, two cats, a musican and a truckload of books.Julia Sarda (Illustrator) Julia Sarda is an illustrator from Barcelona. After her studies, Julia started working as colorist in a studio which made the editorial merchandising for Disney/Pixar and then moved on to freelancing two years later. Now focusing on children's illustration, Julia has had the chance to illustrate some incredible debut fiction and everlasting classics.