Editions

The Liszts

  • Imprint: Andersen

  • ISBN: 9781783445158

  • Length: 40  Pages

  • Dimensions: 300mm x 12mm x 197mm

  • Weight: 450g

  • RRP: £12.99

The Liszts

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.

  • Imprint: Andersen

  • ISBN: 9781783445158

  • Length: 40  Pages

  • Dimensions: 300mm x 12mm x 197mm

  • Weight: 450g

  • RRP: £12.99

Reviews

  • "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

About the Author

Kyo Maclear

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.

Kyo Maclear

Júlia Sardà

Linda Bailey (Author) Linda Bailey is the author of more than two dozen books for children, including the Stevie Diamond mystery series, the Good Times Travel Agency graphic novels, and an eclectic assortment of picture books including If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur and the acclaimed Stanley's Party. She has won many awards such as the California Young Readers' Medal, the Georgia Storybook Award, the Ontario Blue Spruce and Silver Birch Awards, the Oregon SMART Award and the Arthur Ellis Award from the Crime Writers of Canada. Born in Winnipeg, Linda has travelled the world, and so have her books. She has two grown daughters, Lia and Tess, and lives in Vancouver within strolling distance of the sea. 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.

Júlia Sardà

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