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.

 

This book was recognised by the Kate Greenaway Medal Award. The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded by childrens librarians for an outstanding book in terms of illustration for children and young people. It was recognised by the Ea English 4-11 Picture Book 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 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. Julia Sarda has illustrated everything from classic children's books to newer picture books and cover art, as well as non-fiction like One Day in Wonderland . She is the illustrator of the acclaimed The Liszts , published by Andersen Press, and Sweep by Louise Greig. She lives in her native Barcelona.