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The Liszts


School year: Year 1, Year 2

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No. of pages 40

Published: 2018

Great for age 3-8 years

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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 Jlia Sard. Discover this humorous, poignant and unforgettable celebration of spontaneity.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book has been graded for interest at 5-7 years.

There are 40 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2018 by Andersen Press Ltd .

Kyo Maclear is a novelist, essayist and children's author. Her first children's book, Spork, was shortlisted for multiple awards and won le Prix Jeunesse des Libraires du Quebec. She lives in Toronto. Chris Turnham is an up-and-coming illustrator that is well-known for his architectural illustrations. This is his first picture book, and he also has two upcoming books with us that he is both writing and illustrating, 51 REASONS TO LOVE THE RAIN and MYSTERIOUS ISLAND.

 

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Ea English 4-11 Picture Book Awards - Grades Prek-1
This book was recognised in the Grades Prek-1 category of the Ea English 4-11 Picture Book Awards.

Ea English 4-11 Picture Book Awards
This book was recognised by the Ea English 4-11 Picture Book Awards.

Kate Greenaway Award
The Kate Greenaway Medal is a prestigious annual award presented in the United Kingdom to honour outstanding illustration in children's literature. Established in 1955, the award is named after the famous Victorian illustrator and author Kate Greenaway, who is celebrated for her charming and distinctive illustrations in children's books. The Kate Greenaway Medal aims to recognize and celebrate exceptional illustrations in children's books, highlighting the critical role that visual storytelling plays in engaging young readers. The award is open to any book that is illustrated for children and published in the UK during the eligibility period. This includes various genres, such as picture books, graphic novels, and illustrated stories. A panel of judges reviews submissions to select the shortlist of nominated titles. The judging criteria focus on artistic merit, originality, and the ability to enhance the story being told. The shortlisted titles are announced each year, and the winner is selected from this list

"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 *