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You Hung the Moon

A Love Letter Between Mother and Child
By Jessica Urlichs
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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... Read More
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You Hung the Moon

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

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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

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781869714871

Publisher: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 February 2023

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Little Moa

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sarah Reinhardt
  • Illustrated by Sarah Reinhardt

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 160.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 249g

Pages: 64

Collections

2025 Best Sellers Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Featured In Stock Kid's Books Jessica Urlichs New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Children's Books New Zealand Published

About the Author

Jessica Urlichs (Author)

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.

Sarah Reinhardt (Illustrator)

Sarah is an illustrator and graphic designer from Germany who is now roaming the southern hemisphere.

When Sarah is not using her creative side, you'll find her either out in the water surfing or with a coffee in her hand.

You can find Sarah on Instagram @littleyellowgherkin.

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