You Hung the Moon

Hardcover / ISBN-13: 9781869714871

Price: £14.99

ON SALE: 9th March 2023

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

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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

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