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You Hung the Moon

On sale

9th March 2023

Price: £14.99

Selected:  Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9781869714871

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International bestseller!

A delightful gift for mothers of all ages and a beautiful book to share with children.


When you hold me
and sway like you do,
I know it was you
who hung the moon.

From infancy to childhood, through the teenage years and into adulthood, the love between a mother and child is a bond like no other. This heartwarming book of verse by bestselling author and poet Jessica Urlichs is a celebration of this inimitable bond, gorgeously illustrated by Sarah Reinhardt.

To make the reading extra fun, search for the hidden moon image in each page.

PRAISE FOR YOU HUNG THE MOON
‘Would make the most incredible gift for both young and old mothers around the world’ – @TheMotherhoodProjectNZ

‘Jess has an incredible way with words’ – Meg Mansell

‘Another beauty that I’ll treasure forever.’ – Caroline Foran

‘The most beautiful book.’ – Zoe Marshall

Reviews

@littleloves.studio
A perfect gift and keepsake.
@sigourney_louise
The most precious book.
Amy Gerard
Forever in love with Jess & her way with words.
@FilipaJackson
It's now my fave book.
Lauren Weber, @IslaGraceSleep
One of the most beautiful books I have ever read.
Meg Mansell from The Edge Breakfast @meganonair
Jess has an incredible way with words.
@nikki_makeup
this makes the sweetest gift for all Mamas.
The Little Book Shop
A heartwarming present for your mum or a new mum, this is the perfect gift (or get it for yourself).
Amy
Beautiful tears stream down my cheeks as this book encompasses everything it is to be a mum and to have a mum. You are very clever with words. This is my favourite of your books so far.
@littlejemmings
You word magician. This is perfection.
@TheMotherhoodProjectNZ
Would make the most incredible gift for both young and old mothers around the world.
Lauren Barber
It's so beautiful.
Tegan
So beautifully written and the illustrations are equally beautiful. It is a beautiful gift!
Libby Ward: The Honest Mom
Run and grab this book, especially if you feel like crying about how much you love your children.
Mikaela Burnett
This book absolutely snapped me back into a love bubble of gratitude for this role I get to play.
Kerri, @murphys_sketches
Beautiful.
Caroline Foran
Another beauty that I'll treasure forever.
@sigourney_louise
The perfect gift for any mama or child
Lindsey Gurk, @LindseyGurk
She's phenomenal with her words and vulnerability, which maks you feel not so alone. I love what she's doing for mothers out there!
Tulu Baba
Heartfelt and simply stunning.
Jane
Such a beautiful book to have, to gift and to treasure. Love this so much.
Libby Ward: The Honest Mom
Move over Robert Munch because my girl Jessica just wrote the most beautiful book.
@nz_birthstories
The most beautiful book.
@Amy.Gerard
It's so beautiful.
Zoe Marshall
The most beautiful book.