The Liszts by Kyo Maclear
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 Júlia Sardà. Discover this humorous, poignant and unforgettable celebration of spontaneity.
"A joy.. Júlia Sardá's illustrations are dark, dream-like, detailed." -- Alex O'Connell * The Times *
"A book to get lost in; Sardà'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 *
"Sardà’s stylish spreads carry a whiff of Wes Anderson." * Publishers Weekly *
"A book to get lost in; Sardà'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 *
"Sardà’s stylish spreads carry a whiff of Wes Anderson." * Publishers Weekly *
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.Júlia Sardà (Illustrator) Júlia Sardà is an illustrator from Barcelona. After her studies, Júlia 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, Júlia has had the chance to illustrate some incredible debut fiction and everlasting classics.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781783445714 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783445718 |
| Title | The Liszts |
| Author | Kyo Maclear |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2018-07-05 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Prizes | Long-listed for CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2018 (UK), Nominated for English 4-11 Award 2017 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |