Review by Horn Book Review
The main character from The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt loves "flying outside in the wintertime." Unfortunately, it is too cold for his ghost-sheet friends to join him. When the ghost quilt discovers December holiday decorations in the human neighborhood one evening, he is inspired to bring winter fun inside to enjoy together with his friends. Nason's calm, evocative text embraces the little ghost quilt's contemplative nature, while Eggenschwiler's sepia and grayscale illustrations match the winter setting with touches of color in the quilt and in the decorations reflecting the season's sense of warmth and wonder. Cynthia K. RitterNovember/December 2025 p.14 (c) Copyright The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
The protagonist ofThe Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt (2020) enjoys a "boo-tiful" holiday. The titular spirit--comprised of a patterned quilt rather than a plain white sheet like his peers--loves drifting outside in the cold. His heavier fabrics may slow him down the rest of the year, but in winter they keep him warm enough to enjoy the outdoors while his friends remain inside. One December evening, while visiting the human neighborhood, he notices people singing and putting up twinkling lights (amid the Christmas decorations, one window features a menorah). The little ghost quilt is happy for himself but sad that his pals aren't witnessing all this, too. The sight of a holiday tree inspires him: He'll bring a tree to his friends! A branch that blows off during a snowstorm will do nicely. For ornaments, he uses odds and ends from the attic of his house. And when his friends arrive at his home that night, everyone decorates the tree together. The moon, peeping through the window and reflecting off a mirror from the attic, provides the glorious pièce de résistance: The make-believe tree glows brilliantly. This quietly lovely holiday tale underscores the true meaning of the holidays: friendship and togetherness. The illustrations rely on a muted palette with spots of vivid colors; like a quilt, they're soft and delicate. Human characters vary in skin tone. A satisfyingly cozy winter holiday tale.(Picture book. 4-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
