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You Hung the Moon: A love letter between Mother and Child. Hardcover – Picture Book, April 11, 2023
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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.
A delightful gift for every ordinary day and every special occasion.
- Reading ageBaby - 5 years
- Print length64 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool - Kindergarten
- Dimensions6.5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
- PublisherHachette Aotearoa New Zealand
- Publication dateApril 11, 2023
- ISBN-101869714873
- ISBN-13978-1869714871
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About the 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_writer.
Sarah Reinhardt (Illustrator)
Sarah is an illustrator and graphic designer from Germany who is now based in an idiclic seaside town on the east coast of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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.
Product details
- Publisher : Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand (April 11, 2023)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 64 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1869714873
- ISBN-13 : 978-1869714871
- Reading age : Baby - 5 years
- Grade level : Preschool - Kindergarten
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #184,717 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #608 in Poetry for Early Learning
- #633 in Children's Multigenerational Family Life
- #741 in Stories in Verse
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About the author

Jessica is an author and poet who lives in New, Zealand with her husband and three young children.
Jessica Urlichs started her journey on Instagram (@jessurlichs) before becoming a published author.
Jessica has written three poetry books on early motherhood in her collection, and now 'Beautiful Chaos' an anthology with Penguin UK, plus International no #1 bestseller 'You Hung The Moon' with Hachette NZ.
Jessica has also written a variety of children's books to help our young ones navigate their emotions and realise their superpowers.
Her books continue to grace the homes of thousands around the world and have proven to make a very popular gift for mothers at all stages of their journey, resonating mostly on early motherhood, with her most popular poem of all time, 'All I See Is You'.
Jessica's books have sold over 140,000 copies worldwide.
Find more from Jessica at www.jessicaurlichs.com
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"The perfect gift for any mom. It brought me to tears! Jess’s poetry is simple yet so strikingly poignant, and the illustrations are super cute." Read more
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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book. They find it emotional and say it makes them tear up.
"The perfect gift for any mom. It brought me to tears! Jess’s poetry is simple yet so strikingly poignant, and the illustrations are super cute." Read more
"I got this for our daughter-in-law who is a new mom and it brought her to tears. This book is lovely" Read more
"Saw this on Instagram and came to buy a copy. Had me in tears as I read it to my son and made me appreciate my own mother even more." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2024The perfect gift for any mom. It brought me to tears! Jess’s poetry is simple yet so strikingly poignant, and the illustrations are super cute.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2023I got this for our daughter-in-law who is a new mom and it brought her to tears. This book is lovely
- Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2024I couldn’t get through it without crying. You won’t regret it.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023Saw this on Instagram and came to buy a copy. Had me in tears as I read it to my son and made me appreciate my own mother even more.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023Bought this to read to my new baby. Once it arrived, I realized it was more a book from child to parent, so I gave it to my mom (new grandmother) as a thank you for everything she’s done for me. She loved the book! I love this author’s poetry books as well!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024This book is beautiful and I would highly recommend it!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2023Crying and buying another for my mom stat!
- Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025Already had a name written in the book but since I needed this for a shower I didn't have time to reorder. Just put a sticker over it so I didn't look like I was regifting.
Top reviews from other countries
- K. O'ShaughnessyReviewed in Canada on February 12, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift.
Wife got this for me and I loved it. Nice to read with the baby for bedtime.
- LauraMacReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 9, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Illustrations and words are beautiful. A lovely keepsake and story to read to my kids.
- JRReviewed in Australia on May 25, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect gift for your mum
The most beautiful book. I gifted it to my mum for Mother’s Day. It made both of us cry. Jess has an incredible way with words.
- muhteber dogruReviewed in Canada on July 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely love it!!!!!
"You Hung the Moon" is an absolutely delightful children's book about the love between a parent and child. The story is so touching and the illustrations are beautiful. I couldn't hold back my tears while reading it to my kids. It's like "I'll Love You Forever" and resonated so much with our family.
- HayzReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 5, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Bought this for my mum for mother's day and I can't read it and not cry. It's perfect and a really beautiful and lovely and thoughtful gift.