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You Hung the Moon

by Jessica Urlichs Illustrated by Sarah Reinhardt

You Hung the Moon
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On sale

9th March 2023

Price: £14.99

Genre

Gift Books / Mother’s Day / New Zealand / Poetry

Selected:  Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9781869714871

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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.

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

@sigourney_louise
The most precious book.
@sigourney_louise
The perfect gift for any mama or child
Caroline Foran
Another beauty that I'll treasure forever.
Tegan
So beautifully written and the illustrations are equally beautiful. It is a beautiful gift!
Meg Mansell from The Edge Breakfast @meganonair
Jess has an incredible way with words.
Mikaela Burnett
This book absolutely snapped me back into a love bubble of gratitude for this role I get to play.
@nikki_makeup
this makes the sweetest gift for all Mamas.
Lauren Weber, @IslaGraceSleep
One of the most beautiful books I have ever read.
Libby Ward: The Honest Mom
Run and grab this book, especially if you feel like crying about how much you love your children.
Tulu Baba
Heartfelt and simply stunning.
@littleloves.studio
A perfect gift and keepsake.
Kerri, @murphys_sketches
Beautiful.
Libby Ward: The Honest Mom
Move over Robert Munch because my girl Jessica just wrote the most beautiful book.
Lauren Barber
It's so beautiful.
@littlejemmings
You word magician. This is perfection.
@Amy.Gerard
It's so beautiful.
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.
The Little Book Shop
A heartwarming present for your mum or a new mum, this is the perfect gift (or get it for yourself).
@nz_birthstories
The most beautiful book.
@FilipaJackson
It's now my fave book.
Jane
Such a beautiful book to have, to gift and to treasure. Love this so much.
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!
Zoe Marshall
The most beautiful book.
@TheMotherhoodProjectNZ
Would make the most incredible gift for both young and old mothers around the world.
Amy Gerard
Forever in love with Jess & her way with words.