Jessica Urlichs – författare

Jessica's poetry books have sold over 150,000 copies worldwide!

"Mama,

I can't see past you right now, I'm so small and everything's a little blurry.

All I see is you.

When you feel alone, like the walls are closing in, remember I'm here too. I know your world has changed and the days feel a little lonely. But they aren't lonely for me.

You are my everything..."

'All I See Is You', captures the heartfelt and honest moments of early motherhood including popular viral poem 'AlI I See Is You'.

Jessica's words encompass the highs and the lows, the raw and the vulnerable and everything in between. It's the kind of book you want on your bedside sitting next to the bottles, or breast pump.

This book of 60 poems and proses will take mothers on a journey of healing and growth with a powerful affirmation that you are not alone. A popular gift around the world for expectant mothers, new mothers and mothers with grown children. There are words in here for everyone.

"Jessica found a way to put into words the very soul of motherhood'. - Reader

"This author writes as though she's taken the words out of every mother's head... the feelings that most mothers will experience but can't always express. So relatable, so beautiful, sometimes funny and often emotional, I challenge you not to get teary eyed!" - Reader

'All I See Is You', is Jessica's second in her collection of poetry, with 'From One Mom to a Mother' being first, and 'My After All', her final in the early motherhood series. Jess has also released a book of Selected poems titled 'Beautiful Chaos' with Penguin.

Jessica is also a best selling author of 'The Rainbow In My Heart', a children's picture book on emotions, with other books 'My Superpowers', and 'You Hung The Moon', a gift book for mothers.

Jess's poems can also be found on Etsy!

www.jessicaurlichs.com

The Paperback version doesn't include the bonus pages of additional poems, see the hardback option.

Jess's poetry books have sold over 150,000 copies worldwide!

"You'll always be my baby

just heavier to hold

you'll always be my beginning

but a comfort that feels old

you'll always be my heartbeat

A familiar but new sound

You'll always be the ticking clock

in a world you made slow down...."

'My After All', named after Jess's viral poem, is her final book in the series of early motherhood poetry and prose, after 'From One Mom to a Mother' and 'All I See Is You', which have sold tens of thousands worldwide. It delves into the raw and the real with a beauty that shines through even the messy truths. These pieces reflect the love we have for our growing children, our transformation as mothers, and our relationships post kids.

Jess doesn't "leave frills around the fabric of early motherhood", she writes about the love we live and breathe for them, but also the things we find hard to talk about, some things that might leave you saying, "me too".

This book of poetry & prose will leave you feeling empowered and seen, listened to and understood.

These pages are for those late nights, your bedside, or gifts.

"Jessica's writing was the postpartum life raft I didn't know I needed. I really struggled with the monumental shift that becoming a mother can be, when I found Jessica's poetry I felt seen, heard, less alone and validated. Her words are healing, deeply relatable and the comforting tonic all new mothers should have on their bedside table. Her children's books are equally as wonderful, my little boy adored The Rainbow in my Heart so much and we regularly take the sentiments from it to help him through emotional ups and downs. A must for every little girl and boy's book shelf." - Caroline Foran, No1 Best Selling Author of 'Owning It'

Jessica is also a best selling author of 'The Rainbow In My Heart', a children's picture book on emotions, with other books 'My Superpowers', and 'You Hung The Moon', a gift book for mothers.

Jess's poems can also be found on Etsy.

www.jessicaurlichs.com

(See hardback edition for additional pages of bonus poems)

Brought to you by Penguin.The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller

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.

* #1 Bestselling title *'Would I use the book to support tamariki (children) better understanding emotions? Yes, I definitely would.' - Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand'An excellent book for parents and ECECs' - Maggie Dent, parenting author and educator.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 wondrous 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.

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