They Bloom Because of You: On the Infinite Love, Growth and Magic of Motherhood
By (Author) Jessica Urlichs
Penguin Random House Australia
Penguin Random House Australia
3rd March 2026
Australia
Paperback
224
Width 1mm, Height 1mm, Spine 1mm
1g
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. A mother is born when her children are, growing and blooming alongside them. Jess Urlichs' poems have touched the hearts of millions and in this brand-new deeply personal collection, her words resonate with meaning as she explores the joys and challenges of her growing family. They Bloom Because of You is a testament to the significance of mothering, capturing the beauty of watching our children blossom into the people they will become. 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. Whether Jess's words already hold a special place in your heart or you have the pleasure of discovering them for the very first time, this collection will leave you moved, seen and overwhelmed with an ever-deepening love for your children.
Jessica Urlichs is the Sunday Times bestselling author of Beautiful Chaos and a 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's honest and heartfelt poetry about her family and motherhood continues to be a source of guidance for mothers and parents around the world to connect.