A delightful story about being different, finding acceptance and a place in the world just the way you are—all while being a lovely Halloween-friendly read. Not wanting to be different, the little quilt ghost is teased and misses out on connection with his family, but tries to be involved and loves Halloween. The little ghost quilt, because he is slow and heavy, finds himself closer to humans. And in this closeness, he finds strangers who show him love and acceptance. A little girl out trick-or-treating is cold and takes him home to her Halloween-filled home, where he is loved and appreciated for exactly who he is for a moment before flying with an ease he did not have before because he is happy and accepted. The little quilt ghost gains an experience that his friends were not able to have, not in spite of being different, but because he is different. This story is warm, inviting and shares an invitation to accept yourself and seek adventures that are tailored just to you. This story is part of our regular rotation, and each reading is a lovely journey. In any edition, this book is a great addition to any library looking for more Halloween stories, and more stories about being different and loving who you are, just the way you are.

This was such a heartwarming story and the attention to detail in the illustrations was 10/10. I found myself smiling as the story went along and I paused on each page to really look at the art.

This cute picture book is about a ghost made from a quilt instead of a sheet.

A story of self-confidence, acceptance, and self-love this gorgeous book is a fantastic addition to any collection. The strong SEL tie-in will help make this a fantastic book for schools, libraries, and personal collections.

Thank you to Net Galley and Tundra Book Group for the eARC!

This (Canadian made) children's picture book is not just for the Hallowe'en season. It's perfect for anytime of year as it's about being different from others.
Our little quilt child is surrounded by family members who are sheets; and so much lighter than he. Instead of being able to fly all around, our quilt has to lay in places, walk about, and find vantage points to lay down to see what's happening. Riel Nason has given us a clever way to explain that everyone is a little different; even if it seems like we are the only one.
The illustrations are perfect. A little haunting but not scary in any way. Instead they have just a bit of melancholy that I think comes from the subdued colours chosen.
I would highly recommend this children's picture book for any child from any walk of life. We all feel singled out or excluded for whatever reason at some point and this book beautifully demonstrates how being different isn't always a bad thing.

I have bought this book numerous times for little ones. I’m so excited to see this special gift edition come out so I can add it to my own shelf and keep on gifting it out to new little ones in my life.

Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.

Do I have children? No. Did I request this adorable little book anyway? Absolutely. This book is absolutely a top tier children's book.


The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt by Riel Nason tells the story of a little Ghost who is just a bit different from his little ghost friends. Instead of being made of a sheet, he is a quilt! He wants to be just like his friends. But one Halloween, the little Ghost finds his differences may not be so bad.

The art of this little book is immaculate, and I think little ones will clearly enjoy the story told, and so will their parents. This doesn't even need to be just a Halloween treat, it can be read all year long!

I highly recommend this book for all readers. Its too cute to pass up!

I would like to thank NetGalley and Tundra Books for the advanced reader copy!

This book is utterly adorable! While this book was pretty simple, it still had an impact and succeeded in being a great book. I thought that this book subtly but nicely conveyed its central message: despite our differences, all of us still have our talents/purposes. I really liked the Halloween theme of this book, and it worked really well. Additionally, the illustrations were what I would call "creepy-cute". The illustrator used dark and gloomy colors, but made details so amazingly adorable. This juxtaposition worked beautifully throughout the entire book, and I really enjoyed seeing it.
All in all, this book was very well-done and I enjoyed reading it!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Riel Nason for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt coming out July 1, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I’ve heard about this book, so I was excited to receive it. I love ghost stories and I’ve made a few quilts. I’ve known people who have made a quilt based on this book. It was a really cute and sweet story. I think it’s perfect for people who love Halloween and sewing. I loved the illustrations. The writing was really good. The ending wasn’t what I was expecting, but I really enjoyed the book!

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys quilt books!

This is such a cute and unique book about being different.

I absolutely loved the illustrations and the use of colour. The patchwork on the end pages was also a lovely touch.

This is my favorite Halloween story, and honestly, one of my favorite pictures books too! I love the illustrations, they feel so classic and immersive. Such a heartwarming and lovely tale.

Loved this cutie book. The graphics were amazing. The format on my kindle was super weird 😐 wish it was easier to read

Oh, I am *too sensitive* for sweet, heartfelt stories like this one! 😭

Among his 'normal' ghostly friends, our adorable little quilt ghost is an outcast; everyone treats him differently because he doesn't look or effortlessly float the way they do. But one day, he accidentally gets close to humans and he realizes they're not so scary! When Halloween rolls around (his favorite day of the year), he attempts to join in the festivities — instead, he ends up being chosen to give a little girl some warmth and winds up at her house. Our courageous little ghost realizes that he was chosen because of his usefulness and unique style, and that he's special in his own amazing way.

This story and the illustrations are just unbearably cute, and what a wonderful, evergreen message to instill in children early on! Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book is so flipping adorable <3 When the ghost couldn't float down the stairs like other ghosts because it was too heavy, it pulled at my heartstrings.