"The little ghost was so lost in thought
that he didn't notice it had started snowing.
And not tiny ticklish polka-dotty flakes, but
bigger, heavier flakes that could cling to his
fabric and make it harder to fly!
He had to hurry home. NOW."'
For the little ghost who is a quilt rather than a thin white sheet, the opportunities for being outside in winter weather holds real delight. He loves floating through the snowy air; at the same time, he worries about his ghost sheet friends who find it far too cold to stay outdoors. They choose to spend their days inside where it is warm: reading, playing games and making crafts.
When he sees the sights and sounds of winter and the Christmas season, he gazes in wonder. Still, he cannot help worrying that his friends are not able to see what he is seeing. While they are missing what he is experiencing, he is missing each one of them.
Watching families celebrate gives him an idea. He will find a tree and take it home. But, how can he do that? Before he coming up with a solution, he is caught in a snowstorm and blown into a tree where he finds himself stuck. Finally able to break free, he rushes home. Returning to the snowy world, he finds the broken branch and decides it will be perfect for decorating, with his friends' help. It is a tough go to get it home. All that is now needed are ornaments. Treasures are discovered in the attic and carried downstairs. Once gathered, he explains that he has a plan for them all. It's a wonderful experience! The tree is missing only one thing; the little ghost quilt knows exactly what to do, and the result is perfection!
This is a lovely follow-up to The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt (tundra, 2023). While it is longer than most picture books, the story resonates with kindness and friendship while the compelling illustrations focus readers on the visual storytelling as well.
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