Instead of Goodbye by Sadie Mueck, illustrated by Olga Borodkina
Instead of Goodbye is a children's book by Sadie Mueck which she devoted to her students finishing primary school. Each child's character in the book is based on a real student. I used photographs to paint the children as well as to imagine what they might look like as adults.
Instead of Goodbye is a heartwarming message that captures the spirit of the last day of school. The teacher bids farewell to her class with the phrase "I'll see you when I will!" Throughout the story, the teacher describes the ways she will see her students again and encourages them to pursue their dreams. It's a charming reminder that goodbyes don't have to be forever, and the teacher-student connection can last a lifetime.
Here are a few full spreads from the project, as well as the front and back covers and the pattern.
Link to Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Instead-Goodbye-Sadie-Mueck/dp/B0CQ8NC22P
![ILLUSTRATION artwork children's book children illustration Picture book children's illustration kidlitart kids illustration kidlit book](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/146641177634921.65f1e36643248.jpg)
![pages 6-7](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/8033fb177634921.64da2c0c7b522.jpg)
![pages 8-9](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/e6c5f8177634921.64da2c0c7dc46.jpg)
![pages 18-19](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/12694c177634921.64da2c0c79965.jpg)
![pages 26-27](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/0a10ac177634921.64da2c0c7a711.jpg)
![pages 22-23](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/a192ea177634921.64da2c0c7cf65.jpg)
![pages 24-25](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/1d1b65177634921.64da2c0c78aa7.jpg)
![pattern for endpaper](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/c70a6a177634921.64da2c0c7c188.jpg)
![ILLUSTRATION artwork children's book children illustration Picture book children's illustration kidlitart kids illustration kidlit book](https://mir-s3-cdn-cf.behance.net/project_modules/max_1200/94038e177634921.65f1e36642113.jpg)