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Loryn Brantz

    Loryn Brantz is an award-winning children's book author and celebrated illustrator who explores themes of body image and feminism in her work. Her distinctive visual style and ability to convey complex ideas with both sensitivity and humor resonate with readers of all ages. Brantz brings not only artistic prowess but also a deep understanding of the human psyche to her creations, making her a notable voice in contemporary children's literature. Her work exemplifies the power of visual storytelling and its potential to both challenge and inspire.

    Loryn Brantz
    For Your Smile
    Now That You're Here
    Poems of Parenting
    Feminist baby
    Blanket
    It Had to Be You
    • 2025

      Poems of Parenting

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Capturing the rollercoaster of modern parenthood, this illustrated poetry collection offers a blend of tender, humorous, and brutally honest reflections on the parenting experience. Based on a beloved Instagram series, it resonates with the joys and challenges of each developmental stage, from sweet baby cuddles to challenging tantrums. Loryn Brantz's debut work serves as a comforting companion for weary parents, making it an ideal gift for baby showers or Mother's Day, and a heartfelt tribute to the universal journey of raising children.

      Poems of Parenting
    • 2023

      From bestselling Feminist Baby and It Had to Be You creator Loryn Brantz, comes a fun-filled high-contract black-and-white board book that celebrates the experiences kids of all abilities may have with their loved ones Now that you're here, there's so much we can do. We've been waiting so long for the chance to show you! From blowing bubbles to exploring in the park, these moments and more are cherished in this sweet poem from caregiver to baby. With playful text perfect for fans of You Are My Happy and Guess How Much I Love You, bestselling Feminist Baby creator, Loryn Brantz, compliments her poem with black and white illustrations that babies can actually see! Now That You're Here is a must-have addition to every baby's nursery and a perfect gift for baby showers, Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Valentine's Day. Also available in the LOVE POEMS YOUR BABY CAN SEE series: It Had to Be You For Your Smile

      Now That You're Here
    • 2022

      "Quack like a duck! Hop like a bunny! Buzz like a bee! This fun and sweet love poem from caregiver to child is paired with playful black-and-white illustrations with pops of red that babies can actually see. Full of smiles, giggles, and dimples, this book will keep little ones happy from beginning to end!"-- Page 4 of cover

      For Your Smile
    • 2022

      This sweet and playful board book features bold, high-contrast black-and-white illustrations that babies can actually see! In simple, beautiful verse, bestselling Feminist Baby creator and two-time Emmy Award winner Loryn Brantz narrates the journey that parents take to have their perfect little one. New York magazine's The Strategist chose It Had to Be You as one of the "Best (Nonobvious) Baby Books to Bring to a Shower." As The Strategist " Because of its high-contrast color scheme (with red accents), it’s easy for babies to see the illustrations. Plus, the lyrical text is a love poem to the child that’s as soothing and sweet as a lullaby." With lyrical text from parent to baby, It Had to Be You is perfect for fans of  I’ve Loved You Since Forever  and  Guess How Much I Love You. A must-have addition to every baby’s nursery and a perfect gift for baby showers, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day. For every one of our wishes, for every bump along the way, now that you’re here, we’ve known all along...it had to be YOU!

      It Had to Be You
    • 2021

      Blanket

      • 40 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      3.8(116)Add rating

      This way to extreme coziness! Learn how to become one with your blanket in this quirky and hilarious picture book from Loryn Brantz, best-selling author of Feminist Baby. Behold, the powers of your blanket are REAL.

      Blanket
    • 2017

      Meet the irrepressible Feminist Baby in this refreshing, clever board book about a girl who's not afraid to do her own thing, and wants to make as much noise as possible along the way!

      Feminist baby