A Christmas Goodnight Cover Release
February 02, 2011
“On a quiet but wondrous Christmas Eve, the nativity story comes to life,
and families everywhere celebrate the miracle of Christmas.
Nola Buck’s simple poetic text and tender illustrations by Sarah Jane Wright
make this gentle holiday goodnight book a joy to read and share with those you love!”
So, this is quite early in the game. But I had to share! My first picture book, A Christmas Goodnight, won’t be coming out until the fall, but this is the first time that I can actually start releasing some images! It’s so intersting: I’ve been working on this since August of 2009, and it’s only just now that I can show you what I’ve spent the past year of my life doing:)
I won’t tell you too much right now…there’s still quite a while until any of you will be thinking about Christmas again. But, since you are all friends…and friends just want to share….I thought you’d love to catch a glimpse of what A CHRISTMAS GOODNIGHT is about.
Really, this post should be about my husband, friends and family who supported me all along the way. This has been my dream illustrate children’s books…and I never realized that illustrating a children’s book while mothering young children would be so challenging. But I’ve learned so much a long the way, which I plan on sharing a little later.
But for now: it’s official.
A Christmas Goodnight
By Nola Buck Illustrated by Sarah Jane Wright
Harper Collins Childrens Books
Oct. 1, 2011
Not available for Pre-order just yet…hold your horses.
Merry Christmas!
Or rather, Happy Ground Hog Day!











































I am giddy with delight! We love adding a new Christmas book to our collection each year and this will definitely be our 2012 addition. I can’t wait for the pre-order announcement! CONGRATULATIONS!
Just the start of an illustrious career. Bravo Sarah.
I wish I could remember where I first heard about you and your work because I would be sure that person knew how grateful I am. Your work is so beautifully pure and clear. I look forward to seeing this book in person and although my kids are older, I will add it to our large Christmas Book collection.
I have three children, the youngest of which is *almost* 16, a daughter and artist. She loves your style! She is still finding hers, but loves inspiration from all directions.
Thanks for sharing your talent on your blog. I enjoy it!
Wowz! It’s beautiful, Sarah! Can’t wait.
Congrats! Beautiful illo.
So exciting! Can’t wait to get it and add it to my Christmas collection. It is gorgeous!
I think this is a very sweet cover that captures the innocence and wonder of Christmas. I like it and look forward to seeing the book!
Hurray!!! So thrilled for you and can’t wait to buy it!!
Sarah, this is so, so exciting! LOVE the cover, can’t wait to buy many copies for my family and gifts this fall.
So happy for you!
Sarah, I saw the cover and got goosebumps! I have another Nola Buck Christmas book for my children…it’s lovely. I must add this to our collection next fall. Congratulations!
Congratulations!!! ack ! look at you amazing woman!
Congratulations, Sarah! an accomplishment indeed.
This is very exciting!! So proud of my daughter for your patience and fortitude!
So exciting! Can’t wait to see the finished product (or a few more glimpses)!
Big congratulations, Sarah! The cover looks beautiful!: )
congratulations, you must be so proud! It looks great.
Yay! So fun, Sarah! What a dream come true. I can’t wait to see more.
MANY congrats again!!!! i am so excited for you. your dreams really do come true, eh?
you are leaving such a legacy for your children.
So awesome! Congratulations
Huge congratulations, I am thrilled for you
x
Oh, it’s lovely, Sarah! Congrats!
Sarah! That is so exciting, what an a beautiful cover I can’t wait to see the rest. I’ll be buying my own copy and taking you to lunch to autograph it. Congrats!
Gorgeous! What an amazing feat! Many congrats and hugs!
How exciting!! Thanks for sharing.
can’t wait!
I heart your art!
beautiful cover! I look forward to when the book will be released, I am sure it will become a family favorite. best wishes!
Your style is my absolute favorite…truly. As someone else wrote on here, it’s so pure and clear. If writers could pick their own illustrators, I’d pick you.
Look at his little feety pajammies! As a momma of two little guys, I’m already in love with the cover, Sarah! I would love a signed copy, just as soon as you’re ready!
xo
Congratulations!!
Such beautiful work!!
Congratulations! It’s a beautiful cover. i can’t wait to add it to our collection and see the rest of your lovely illustrations. i ♥ the Van Gogh-esque night sky in the window! just darling!
You go, girl!
Gorgeous cover! I can’t wait to get a copy!
wow what a thrilling feeling for you to have got to this point…this will be the first of many many books…you are a true star!