The Liszts
Age 5+
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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.
Creators
Kyo Maclear (Author)
Kyo Maclear is a children’s author, novelist and essayist. She was born in England, but moved to Canada at a young age. Kyo’s father is British and her mother is Japanese. Kyo now lives in Toronto with her two sons, two cats, a musician and a truckload of books.
Julia Sarda (Illustrator)
Júlia Sardà is an illustrator from Barcelona. Júlia has illustrated some incredible debut fiction and everlasting classics, including Katherine Woodfine’s The Sinclair’s Mysteries and the cover to M.G. Leonard’s Beetle Boy. The Liszts is Júlia’s debut picture book.
Reviews
A joy… Júlia Sardá’s illustrations are dark, dream-like, detailed.
The Times
A book to get lost in; Sardà’s artwork is resplendent in detail, character and texture
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
Completely original, wonderful to look at, funny and intriguing, this is one to add to your list of must-haves.
Lovereading4Kids, November 2016 Debut of the Month
A highly playful story of a list-making family and sumptuously produced – a beautiful gift for children and adults alike.
Down the Rabbit Hole
Eccentric and baroque
Glasgow Herald
Wonderful illustrations
Early Years Educator
A deliciously dark and curiously captivating picture book
WRD magazine
A whimsical and wonderful tale which somehow managesto combine The Royal Tenenbaums with An Inspector Calls
Absolutely Mama
A totally unique story re-enforcing the need to live for the moment, The Liszts provides an offbeat and unconventional fable and a most memorable one at that.
Picture Books Blogger
One of the most intensely intriguing books to appear on my shelf in ever such a long time
The Booksniffing Pug blog
With a quirky gothic feel to it, this near nonsensical tale is likely to appeal to adults as much as children.
Red Reading Hub
