Imprint
- Little Moa
- Hachette New Zealand, Adult
New Zealand, Mother’s Day, Poetry, Gift books
You Hung the Moon is a love letter between children and their mothers from poet Jessica Urlichs, with stunning illustrations by Sarah Reinhardt that make this the perfect gift for every ordinary day and every special occasion.
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
Jessica Urlichs
Jessica Urlichs shot to stardom on social media with her honest and heartfelt poetry centering around her family and motherhood. Jessica met her husband in Australia where they lived together for many years and are now raising their children in New Zealand. She continues to connect with the world with her writing via Instagram. Follow her @jessurlichs.
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