Sunday Times bestselling author and Instagram sensation Jessica Urlichs returns with a new collection of beautifully observed poems about the ever-evolving journey of motherhood—the hard, the magic, and the fleeting.
The love you have for your children Only deepens as they grow
As poet Jessica Urlichs emerged from the beautiful chaos of new motherhood and watched her children grow, she felt her breathing slow and a more intimate appreciation for life develop—as a mother, wife, daughter, and friend. In They Bloom Because of You, Jess lays bare the surprising triumphs, sorrows, evolving love, empathy, and slightly subdued chaos that occurs as our children bloom and become alongside us. Reflecting on motherhood into school age, Jess offers a much-needed exhale, a hand to hold during this precious and fleeting time, and an often-forgotten acknowledgment of just how far we’ve come.
A balm for the soul, Jess’s poems poignantly remind us of what once was (our beautiful babies) while tenderly planting us in the now (our growing children) and looking toward a hopeful future, together.
“The first time I read something Jessica wrote, it lifted the postpartum fog I was in. I was deeply grateful to have someone put into words what I was feeling but couldn’t express. This book is not just something you read once. It’s a companion that allows us to be all we are as mothers and women with no judgement and instead love. It’s a book to keep close and come back to over and over again like you would a best friend.” —Jennifer Love Hewitt
“Jessica’s writing is deeply captivating, honest, and evokes every emotion. She captures the experience of motherhood with such clarity that it resonates not only with those living it, but also with those who haven't yet stepped into the role. Her words invite you into the full spectrum of joy, awe, exhaustion, and love—all while offering a profound reminder of the love our own mothers gave us when we were small. Though I’m not yet a mother myself, reading Jessica’s work fills me with a sense of wonder and excitement for all the love that lies ahead.” —Josie Balka, New York Times bestselling author of I Hope You Remember: Poems on Loving, Longing, and Living
Jessica Urlichs is a Sunday Times bestselling author and poet who lives in New Zealand with her husband and three children. She has written a variety of children's books to help babies and young children navigate their emotions in their early years. Jess’ honest and heartfelt poetry about her family and motherhood continue to be a source of guidance for mothers and parents alike around the world to connect.
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Sunday Times bestselling author and Instagram sensation Jessica Urlichs returns with a new collection of beautifully observed poems about the ever-evolving journey of motherhood—the hard, the magic, and the fleeting.
The love you have for your children Only deepens as they grow
As poet Jessica Urlichs emerged from the beautiful chaos of new motherhood and watched her children grow, she felt her breathing slow and a more intimate appreciation for life develop—as a mother, wife, daughter, and friend. In They Bloom Because of You, Jess lays bare the surprising triumphs, sorrows, evolving love, empathy, and slightly subdued chaos that occurs as our children bloom and become alongside us. Reflecting on motherhood into school age, Jess offers a much-needed exhale, a hand to hold during this precious and fleeting time, and an often-forgotten acknowledgment of just how far we’ve come.
A balm for the soul, Jess’s poems poignantly remind us of what once was (our beautiful babies) while tenderly planting us in the now (our growing children) and looking toward a hopeful future, together.
Praise
“The first time I read something Jessica wrote, it lifted the postpartum fog I was in. I was deeply grateful to have someone put into words what I was feeling but couldn’t express. This book is not just something you read once. It’s a companion that allows us to be all we are as mothers and women with no judgement and instead love. It’s a book to keep close and come back to over and over again like you would a best friend.” —Jennifer Love Hewitt
“Jessica’s writing is deeply captivating, honest, and evokes every emotion. She captures the experience of motherhood with such clarity that it resonates not only with those living it, but also with those who haven't yet stepped into the role. Her words invite you into the full spectrum of joy, awe, exhaustion, and love—all while offering a profound reminder of the love our own mothers gave us when we were small. Though I’m not yet a mother myself, reading Jessica’s work fills me with a sense of wonder and excitement for all the love that lies ahead.” —Josie Balka, New York Times bestselling author of I Hope You Remember: Poems on Loving, Longing, and Living
Jessica Urlichs is a Sunday Times bestselling author and poet who lives in New Zealand with her husband and three children. She has written a variety of children's books to help babies and young children navigate their emotions in their early years. Jess’ honest and heartfelt poetry about her family and motherhood continue to be a source of guidance for mothers and parents alike around the world to connect.
View titles by Jessica Urlichs
