{"product_id":"the-little-ghost-quilts-winter-surprise-isbn-9781774885376","title":"The Little Ghost Quilt's Winter Surprise","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhen you're a quilt instead of a sheet, being a ghost is hard! But it does mean you can float around in cold weather . . . an adorable picture book about a ghost who wants to share the magic of the season with his chilly sheet friends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe little ghost quilt loves being out in the cold. For once, he doesn't overheat, and he likes how the snowflakes make his patches look polka-dotted. His friends, who are sheets, get too cold in the winter weather and have to stay inside, but the little ghost quilt doesn't mind. He enjoys slowly drifting along on his own. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn one of his frosty flights, he sees something happening in the town. People are putting up warm, twinkling lights, and there's a fun festive feeling everywhere — like Halloween, his favorite season, but with snowmen and wreaths and candles in windows instead of pumpkins. He is filled with excitement and happiness looking at all the beautiful decorations and joyous people, yet he can't help but feel sad that his friends can't be there. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut then, after almost getting caught in a blizzard, the little ghost quilt is struck by inspiration . . .\u003cb\u003eA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Toronto Star \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eBestseller\u003cbr\u003eOne of \u003ci\u003eQuill \u0026amp; Quire\u003c\/i\u003e's Favourite Young Readers Titles of 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"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.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"This story about acceptance and kindness is a change of pace from many holiday picture books, and the humorously detailed illustrations provide plenty of added appeal.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"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.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"It's impossible not to feel the weather and the joy that the little ghost quilt experiences on his winter outing. . . . [T]his picture book is more than a seasonal tome to share with young children. It's a story of kindness and compassion; it's a book about understanding what others are experiencing and how to help expand the scope of their lives.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—CanLit for Little Canadians\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eRIEL NASON\u003c\/b\u003e is a Canadian novelist and quilter. She writes for both adults and children. Her acclaimed debut novel \u003ci\u003eThe Town That Drowned,\u003c\/i\u003e won the Commonwealth Book Prize for Canada and Europe and the Margaret and John Savage First Book Award. The bestselling \u003ci\u003eThe Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Byron Eggenschwiler, was her debut picture book. Riel’s original quilts are known for their humor, whimsy and bold use of color. She lives in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, with her family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBYRON EGGENSCHWILER\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator of several books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt\u003c\/i\u003e by Riel Nason, \u003ci\u003eOperatic\u003c\/i\u003e by Kyo Maclear, \u003ci\u003eCoyote Tales\u003c\/i\u003e by Thomas King and \u003ci\u003eThe Strangest Thing in the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e by Rachel Poliquin. Byron has also done illustrations for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e and others. He shares a home with his wife in Calgary, Alberta.","brand":"Tundra Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233702260965,"sku":"NP9781774885376","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781774885376.jpg?v=1767740271","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-little-ghost-quilts-winter-surprise-isbn-9781774885376","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}