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Motherhood is messy and beautiful, and hard and humbling. We adore our children, and sometimes we miss ourselves. Beautiful Chaos is a collection of raw, honest poems about motherhood - capturing everything from pregnancy to school age.Upon becoming a mother, poet Jessica Urlichs was reminded that the everyday ordinary is extraordinary. Beautiful Chaos is a collection that chronicles it all - the highs, the lows, the confusion, the loss of identity, the becoming, and the brutal but beautiful ways our children hold up a mirrors to ourselves. This collection inspires vulnerability and will be a cathartic, healing read for anyone who needs it.These poems will remind you of a time gone by or ground you in the current moment. Either way, they will make you feel seen and comforted amid the beautiful chaos that is motherhood.''The words awaken the magic of life by celebrating the ordinary'' - Giovanna Fletcher''Beautifully heartfelt, inspiringly poignant and therapeutically validating'' - Anna Mathur© Jessica Urlichs 2024 (P) Penguin Audio 2024

*** #1 Bestselling title ***We all have lots of feelings,it''s OK to let them show.They all live in our heartas our very own rainbow.What does your body do when you''re sad or angry? How do you show someone you are proud? For children, experiencing new emotions and understanding them are two vastly different things, but poet Jessica Urlichs and illustrator Rebekah Ballagh have created an accessible and wonderous rhyming picture book about the rainbow of feelings that live in our heart that helps little ones to express their feelings.Also a qualified counsellor, Rebekah has provided notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book to help caregivers start conversations around understanding, identifying and navigating emotions.

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 eventual 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.

Every single day,hrough the minutes and hours,there''s always a timeto use my superpowers!Children can use an amazing toolkit of mental skills everyday to explore their feelings and express their needs - their very own superpowers!Jessica Urlichs, author of the number one bestseller The Rainbow in My Heart, teams up with illustrator and primary school teacher Rebecca Gibbs to create this stunning picture book that demonstrates non-cognitive skills including persistence, focus, imagination, organisation and more. Also included are prompts from a qualified counsellor to help parents, teachers and caregivers start conversations around understanding, identifying and engaging non-cognitive skills.

I remember us, my loveWith plans so young and freeOur faces flush like springtimeWhen it was just you and me.A stirring poem of the partnership during parenthood that will give you all the feels.From bestselling author and poet Jessica Urlichs and gorgeously illustrated by Sarah Reinhardt.Also available You Hung the Moon:''Jess has an incredible way with words'' - Meg Mansell''Another beauty that I''ll treasure forever.'' - Caroline Foran''The most beautiful book.'' - Zoe MarshallTo My Love is a beautiful gift for yourself or to give your beloved

There are so many toys,and games we can play.Whatever we choose,let''s do it our way.Join Frank and Quinn on their playdate - there are no limits to which toys they can play with and which games they can choose. A fun rhyming picture book to read with children to reinforce that they can choose to be and do the things that feel most like them.A book perfect for encouraging being proud of who you are.From the bestselling author of The Rainbow in My Heart and You Hung the Moon, Jessica Urlichs, and the illustrator behind the 2021 Margaret Mahy Illustration Prize book, There''s A King in the Cupboard, Minrui Yang.

A vibrant celebration of kindness, gratitude, self-worth and belonging from poet Jessica Urlichs and artist Ant Sang.It all began one morning,though it happens all the time.With little acts of kindness,we can help each other shine.Join Ben and his friends as they learn the importance of friendship and kindness by passing the shine around.''A delight for parents and children alike and encourages positive and honest conversations'' - TBC