The Liszts [Hardcover]

The Liszts make lists. They make lists most usual and lists most unusual. They make lists in winter, spring, summer and fall. They make lists every day except Sundays, which are listless. Mama Liszt, Papa Liszt, Winifred, Edward, Frederick and Grandpa 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? How will they handle something unexpected arising? Kyo Maclear's quirky, whimsical story, perfectly brought to life with the witty, stylish illustrations of Júlia Sardà, is a humorous and poignant celebration of spontaneity.SELECTION - 100 Magnificent Children’s Books 2016
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PRAISE FOR The Liszts:

Reminiscent of the best nonsense children's books, Maclear's wry tale oozes pure whimsy. The text revels in offbeat sincerity, wringing chuckles out of juxtapositions and amusing dialogue .... Simply enchanting in all its quirks.  --Kirkus Reviews
 
The joy shared by Edward and the visitor lifts the story out of its velvet-draped languor. --Publishers Weekly

An entirely unique book, ideal for one-on-one sharing, with rich illustrations and a quaint story worth poring over. --School Library Journal

Text and art beautifully combine to draw the reader in to revel not only in artifacts and lavish detail, but the wide-open spaces of the unknown. --Quill & Quire

…the offbeat, eye-catching illustrations will lure in lÃW