Another absolute smash hit by Riel Nason with gorgeous illustrations by Byron Eggenschwiler!!!

For fans of the first book, you'll catch tiny little Easter Eggs reminiscing of Quilt Ghost's prior adventures.

Overall: 5🌟
Plot/Lesson: 5📍
Illustrations: 5 🖌️

Suggested Ages:
Read To: 0-5
Read By: 5+

(Full Review To Come!)

BLUF: We all loved this!

A sequel to The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt, the Little Ghost Quilt Winter Surprise is a charming picture book.

The story has both moments of tension, like when the Little Ghost must face the elements despite his quilting nature putting him at a disadvantage, and moments of happy relief, as when the same quilting nature allows this little ghost to go where no other ghost has gone before.

The illustrations, by Byron Eggenschwiler, are charming and evocative. I particularly liked the landscapes, crafted with care to immerse us in the silence and cold of midwinter days.

All that said, I found this book a lesser read to its predecessor. They’re both really sweet and funny books, but this one was not as surprising as the first.

I'm sure the sequel will be quite good, but I was sent the file for the original book. Very cute, I left a review for it on Goodreads, but not what the plot synopsis for this sequel promised.

EDIT: that has been fixed now. I find this even more charming and sweet than the first one.

A nice follow up to the original little ghost quilt. The illustrations are the winner here and the addition of Christmas colors brightened little ghost quilts world. The message is sweet and the inclusion of BOO words will make for a great read aloud.

How delightfully clever is a ghost made from a quilt‽

Unlike his friends, who are made from thin, plain sheets, this cute little ghost is crafted from a cozy quilt that makes him able to fly around outside when the weather is cold.

It’s very exciting to float around in the snow, except the little quilt ghost has to do it alone; it’s too cold outside for the other ghosts. But then he has an idea!

I loved this sweet story, and I think young children will, too. It’s such a unique idea for a character!

The illustrations are lovely and have so much detail, children will be wanting to look at the pictures again and again.

It would make a super gift for young book lovers.

(I requested and received an advance digital copy of this book from the publisher, Tundra Book Group, via NetGalley. Thank you!)

This is a nice wintry story highlighting the joys of friendship, working together on a project, and doing nice things for each other. Beautiful story!
The illustrations Byron Eggenschwiler are simple, imaginative, FUN, and show just what is happening using brilliant colors against a more bland background. Well suited for reading alone or WITH someone of any age, including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school, waiting room, or your local public library!
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Very sweet book to continue the series. Watching the magic of winter through the little ghost is adorable. You can feel all the emotions that the little ghost and his friends feel.

I recieved a digital ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for review.

This was an adorable book about a ghost who is a quilt and trying to find something he can do during the winter with his ghost friends who are sheets. While he is heavy and warm enough to fly, his friends see too light and get cold too quickly. He has to find something to share with them!

This book is really cute and I really enjoyed the illustrations and the fa-boo-lous use of boos in the book.

A new Little Ghost Quilt coming back was not on my 2025 bingo card but I'm happy to use it for my free space! Always a delightful tale.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

The little quilt is just as charming in this wintry tale as in the first. Sure to be a Canadian classic. #netgalley #tundra

I really enjoyed The Little Ghost Quilt's Winter Surprise even more than the first one. This follows the ghost guilt's journey during the winter, being the only ghost who can go out in the cold and snow since his quilt is heavier than the sheets of the over ghosts. The quilted ghost comes across a human town decorated for Christmas and wants to bring this human tradition back to the other ghosts since they can't see it for themselves, reminding me of the Nightmare Before Christmas when Jack wants Halloweentown to become Christmas-themed. I love the combination of Halloween and Christmas vibes, as it creates a cozy and comforting read that is further made enjoyable by the beautiful illustrations and calming colour palette. I love how this can be read for both Halloween and Christmas, making it one of those holiday books that can be read more than once a year! Overall, great book and I would love to have a physical copy of this when it comes out!! if you love Halloween, this book is for you! If you love Halloween AND Christmas....well then you are really going to love this like I did!

I also love, love, love that this is by a Canadian author and depicts an accurate Canadian winter with winter storms and poor weather!!!

BRB, I'm RUNNING to go get this ASAP from the store as soon as it comes out!! I already know this is going to be a staple holiday read for my classroom, as well as for my future kids.

Thank you to the publishing company Tundra Books and NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Very cute. I enjoyed the story as well as the pictures.
The way the illustrations complement the story is amazing. It was a great continuation of this series and perfect for those in our lives who love ghosts year round!

This story is a really cute book on a ghost that is excited about and inspired by Christmas. I think this is a great addition to a library Christmas collection as it focuses more on friendships and crafting than the religious aspects of Christmas. Not all of my students go for holiday books in my library because of the tie to religious aspects that do not align.
Overall 4/5! I would read this story to the kids during their library visit and I know they would love it!

Great book to transition between Halloween and Christmas. It follows a ghost who is not made out of a sheet, but instead is made out of a quilt. Because he is made out of a quilt he is able to fly and explore in the cold winter weather unlike his ghost friends who are all sheets. Upon exploring he starts to see the magic of Christmas through decorations and wants to provide this to his other ghost friends. The graphics are very pretty, but the book is mostly black and white. Thank you to NetGalley and Tundra Book Group for the advanced reader copy.

A sweet book about kindness from a cold weather ghost more equipped for snow than its warmer weather lightweight friends. Sharing the human excitement for the goodness of winter with other ghost friends.

We enjoyed this cozy, short picture book. Any age could appreciate this one, good for a read aloud.

"The Little Ghost Quilt's Winter Surprise" is an adorable story on friendship and the power of traditions. I love how it's a Christmas story without screaming Christmas and being overly cheesy. A perfect Christmas read for Halloween lovers!

A delightful holiday-themed follow-up to 2020's The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt. In the original, Little Ghost Quilt struggled to fit in with all the other ghosts, he is now able to see the benefits of being a different type of ghost; one of which, is flying around in the Winter. While doing so, he learns about a fantastical human Winter tradition, decorating trees! It was delightful to see a beloved Christmas tradition reflected by someone who knows nothing about the holiday, just the beauty of a sparkly, lit-up tree. A definite recommend for fans of the first or for Halloween kids looking to infuse ghosts into other holidays.

This was freaking adorable. I love this series! I need more of them. Little Ghost Quilt is so cute! This is an adorable, charming, cozy holiday or Winter read, and I can’t recommend it enough!

The Little Ghost Quilt's Winter Surprise by Riel Nason is a heartwarming and whimsical tale that combines cozy charm with a touch of magic. The story follows a little ghost and her adventures with a special quilt that brings warmth and surprises during the winter season. Nason’s writing is gentle and enchanting, capturing the innocence of the characters and the cozy atmosphere of the story. Perfect for young readers or those looking for a feel-good, magical read, this book offers a delightful mix of winter wonder and heartwarming moments.

I loved this cute little book. The ghost was so cute and I loved the art in this so much! I am definitely going to buy a copy when it releases. This brought me a lot of joy!