The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt: questions to ask and activities to try
Ghosts are supposed to be sheets that whirl, twirl and float. But this little ghost is a quilt, and he can't keep up with his friends. Then one Halloween, being different turns out to be just right.
What age is The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt for?
The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt is best for ages 4–7.
The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt (Riel Nason and Byron Eggenschwiler)
- Age
- 4-7
- Best for
- Feeling different or left out
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Read it gently and pause when the little ghost feels left out. Talk about something that makes your child different, and why that can be a good thing.
Is this book right for your child?
- Age
- 4–7 (Reception to Year 2)
- What they'll enjoy
- Ghosts are supposed to be sheets that whirl, twirl and float. But this little ghost is a quilt, and he can't keep up with his friends. Then one Halloween, being different turns out to be just right.
- Helps with
- Feeling different or left out
- Buy or borrow?
- Borrow it from the library first if you can. If your child asks for it again and again, it’s one worth owning, and the questions and activities on this page work best with the book open next to you.
What it helps with
- Feeling different
- Feeling left out
- Self-acceptance
- Halloween
Comprehension and discussion questions for The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Why was the little ghost different from the others?”
- “What couldn’t he do that his friends could?”
- “How did he feel when he couldn’t keep up?”
- “What happened on Halloween?”
- “What makes you different from your friends?”
- “How can we help someone who feels left out?”
For the full list of questions and more, download the PDF below.
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5-minute activities to try together
Patchwork me
Draw a quilt of squares and fill each one with something that makes your child special.
Different is good
Take turns naming something different about each person in your family, and why it’s great.
The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt activity sheet: printable worksheet and questions
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- Page 3, notes for the adult: curriculum links, a 20-minute session plan, extension activities, and support and challenge ideas
- Read it togetherEnjoy the story first.
- Ask 2 or 3 questionsFrom the list above, while everyone is calm.
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Use it as a lesson plan
Children can listen to The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt, answer questions about it and give a reason for their ideas, and talk about feeling different.
A 20-minute session for ages 4–7 (Reception to Year 2), for a class, a small group or one child at home.
- Warm up (2 minutes). Show the cover and read the title. Ask: “What do you think this story will be about?”
- Read aloud (6 minutes). Read it all the way through. Tip: Read it gently and pause when the little ghost feels left out. Talk about something that makes your child different, and why that can be a good thing.
- Talk about it (4 minutes). Pick two or three of the comprehension and discussion questions above. “Why was the little ghost different from the others?” works well to start.
- Activity (6 minutes). Do Patchwork me. Draw a quilt of squares and fill each one with something that makes your child special. Children who finish early can try Different is good.
- Wrap up (2 minutes). Ask each child for one thing they will remember from the story, and why.
Want to go further? The The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt activity sheet has these questions with space to answer, a drawing and writing page, and notes for the adult.
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
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