The title is self-explanatory: this little ghost, instead of a white sheet like most ghosts, was a quilt. But the point of this story is how to make peace with our difference, our uniqueness. It was heartwarming, a little sad but cute. I liked it.

I loved the illustrations in this book, they were so cute and well done. I read this to my three and four year-old and they thought it was a fun book. If you enjoy the fall, and Halloween, and cute little ghosts, then this is a book for you and your family.

Thank you to Riel Nason, Penguin Random House Canada and NetGalley for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. 

All opinions are my own.

This was such a sweet story about a little quilt ghost who finds happiness in learning to accept himself even though he is quite different from the other ghosts in his life. We are exposed to themes such as self acceptance, as well as family trees and genetic traits in an easy to understand format for small children. 

This book would be a welcome addition to so many various types of families to build a home library full of diversity and self acceptance!

The illustrations by Byron Eggenscwiller were incredible! They reminded me of the illustrations I would see in books I read as a child (back in the “olden days of the 1980’s lol). I loved the ghost was the most colourful part of each picture which really will help the reader focus on the story at hand as well as learn to appreciate more simple complexities of this form of art work.

A charming book about the benefits of being unique. The illustrations are cute, with a minimal palette that keeps them unified and elegant as well. The story itself is sweet without being saccharine, and relatable for anyone.

Thanks NetGalley and Tundra Book Group for this arc!

5/5 cozy stars

This was a really cute and uplifting little storybook! I love the message, and the art is really beautiful. And the fact that this book about a little quilt was written by a quilter is just the icing on the cake! Absolutely lovely

What a cute and adorable story! My six-year-old loved it and I loved the message (It‘s okay to be different!) and the illustrations the most. Adorable and will definitely be read more than once in our house.

A very adorable children's book! I loved the style of art as well as the message to children -- that sometimes, being different isn't such a bad thing. I will purchase a copy for my daughter's library once this comes out!

Who knew ghosts suffer from some of the same problems humans do? Like being different. I hadn't planned to review this so early but my wandering fingers opened it by mistake and I decide to take an early look. Glad I did. Next thing I knew, I'd read the entire story. What a sweet, meaningful one. Poor little Ghost Quilt struggles to fit in with the rest of his ghostly family but, well, he isn't like them. They're all of the white sheet mode we're so used to seeing ghosts depicted as. Instead of light, swirly, twirly sheets, however, Ghost Quilt is, well, a quilt. A sweet little mostly blue quilt of blocks with various patterns but a quilt nevertheless. As a result, it's heavier and he has trouble keeping up, so to speak. No one really seems to bully him but he feels isolated just the same. Needless to say, finding the trail to his true self and realization that it's okay to be different isn't easy. You'll enjoy the story of how he does it, I'm sure, as well as the illustrations.

Speaking of illustrations, kudos to illustrator Eggenschwiler. He uses a limited pallet of colors, in fact it's largely monochromatic, but it serves us well to not just keep us in the story but show progress as it goes along. Actually, the only color that pops out initially is the blue and white of the quilt. It's as the story progresses that the color begins a slow, subtle transformation.I guess it's only appropriate for a story with ghosts that the arrival of Halloween seems to signal the switch. Be sure to pay attention to the color changes and, hey, don't miss the patterns on Ghost Quilt himself. The sunset at the end was a lovely touch.

Bottom line, a sweet, charming story that will help lead children to understand that being different isn't of itself a bad thing. It's an important message, especially to children, although one older readers can embrace, too. Thanks #TundraBookGroup for allowing me this early intro to Ghost Quilt and his world.

The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt - Gift Edition is a lovely book. The illustrations are beautiful and fit in with the haunted house element perfectly. I love the story of a ghost who is feeling different and finds a grand adventure on Halloween....with a human family! My young reader also loved this book and we had a fun time reading it together. Perfect for young readers who love ghosts, a little bit of spooky or looking for confidence in feeling different. Highly recommend!

Thank you to NetGalley and Tundra Book Group for providing me with this arc in exchange for my honest review.

This is quite possibly the cutest ghost story I have ever read! It is a great reminder that Halloween does not have to be all scares and gore. The perfect addition to any picture book collection.

Different from his friends because he is heavy and made of scraps, the little ghost just wants to fit in and have fun like the other ghosts. Determined to have a great Halloween, the little ghost tries something new and discovers that being different might be the best thing after all.

Oop read these out of order. Though it didn’t really matter as the two plots didn’t really intersect. This was a cute story, and I enjoyed the plot. It was simple but enjoyable, and the art style really sold it. Like, genuinely you really can’t get cuter for art. Also this writer is a Canadian and a quilter? Love it.

With humorous and heart-warming details, Riel Nason’s “The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt” tells the story of a ghost who is a quilt instead of a sheet. The little ghost bemoans its differences until one Halloween when everything changes. With illustrations that flow from page to page like a quilt in the wind, this book will inspire readers to think again about what it means to be different.

A heart warming story about a little ghost who was a quilt. Despite the other sheet ghosts making fun of him. He was able to help a little girl feel better and become a hero as well. Showing even if you are different you can do good things.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

🎃Being different can have its advantages!👍

An imaginative story with an adorable main character who learns to love an advantage he gains over his friends by being different.

Other ghosts cower and keep away from humans, even during Halloween. But the little ghost quilt is inquisitive and brave, using his difference to get up close and experience some Halloween literally in the lap of a little girl. And then generously shares the story of his experience with his friends.

The story was original, the artwork just right. I don't believe a preschooler will be able to resist the little ghost quilt's charm!

Thanks to Tundra Books and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the story; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

Review shared on Goodreads, Waterstones, Bookbub, Barnes & Noble, kobo and Google Play on 1/21/25.

Cute story about being different and how our differences can make us perfect for things others are not. Get book for reminding kids it is ok to look and feel different.

Absolutely love this little story of a ghost who isn't quite like others. It's a great message to kids and parents a like. The first thing that drew me to the book was the wonderful Illistrations. Each page was done wonderfully and took the story to a new level. Would definitely recommend this one to other moms and teachers.

The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason is a sweet and touching story about being different, and learning to love yourself for who you are. The little ghost, made of a colourful quilt instead of a lightweight sheet like his family, struggles to fit in. But he learns that his unique qualities make him special in ways he never expected.

The illustrations are beautiful, with the colourful quilt being juxtaposed against the pages' muted backgrounds, further highlighting the theme of individuality. While its paranormal characters make the book a great story for Halloween, its message about embracing differences is perfect for any time of year. It teaches children that while being different can feel challenging, it can also be a source of great joy and strength.

Nason's story is heartfelt and relatable, reminding readers that being different isn’t a bad thing - it can be wonderful.

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an electronic review copy of The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason to review. All thoughts are my own and are not influenced by any third party. #TheLittleGhostWhoWasaQuilt #NetGalley #RielNason

A sweet story with an important message that being different is ok.
Beautifully illustrated. I can definitely see this being used in a classroom with everyone making their own one of a kind "quilt".

This is such a sweet story about how being different can be a challenge but can also be a gift. Children who feel different and unhappy about that will feel validated and seen while also feeling hopeful .

This is a stunning book, the story and illustrations are phenomenal. The message that it’s ok to be different and that sometimes good things happen because of our differences is so important for little children. I received a digital ARC of the gift edition, so I can’t yet speak to the quality of the physical book (gilt edges, cloth spine, etc) but I am optimistic enough that I have preordered the gift edition for my child and also plan on buying a copy for my nieces. Thank you to NetGalley and Tundra Books for the ARC.