INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! A must-have book for all parents this illustrated
collection of tender funny radically honest poems about parenthood based on a series of
popular Instagram posts is the perfect baby shower or Mother’s Day gift. Modern parenthood can
feel indescribable. This poignant collection of poetry and art chronicles the ups and downs of
a rollercoaster ride that every parent will recognize. Capturing the joys and frustrations that
come with each fleetingly precious (or interminable) stage of development Poems of Parenting
will be a balm to the soul of weary parents. From fresh baby snuggles to terrible tantrums and
everything in-between artist Loryn Brantz has touched on something unique and universal in her
debut poetry collection based on her popular Instagram series. Poems of Parenting is the
perfect companion on any parent’s journey through the uncertain terrain of raising cherished
children in extraordinary times. Loryn Brantz is an author artist poet and director. She is
the creator of two bestselling board book series Feminist Baby and It Had to Be You (Love
Poems Your Baby Can See) and is also a two-time Emmy Award winner for her work on Sesame Street
. She is currently a consulting creative director for the beloved children’s education program
Ms. Rachel. Her greatest desire is to make the world a better place through art even if just
a little—but hopefully a lot. Loryn lives in New York City with her husband architect Jake J.
Brotter and children Dalia and Ronen.
