Halloween
Friendly Ghost Dot to Dot — Free 47-Dot Printable for Kids
Connect 47 numbered dots around a cheerful ghost with a smiling face and a floating star. The wavy hem gives young children plenty of gentle curves to practice on, and the low dot count keeps the whole page achievable in one sitting.
Difficulty
Easy
Fun fact: Ghosts are usually drawn as floating white figures because of an old stage tradition of showing a spirit wrapped in a plain white sheet.
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Connect the numbered dots from 1 to the end to reveal the picture.
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Ages 5–7 — Easy
How to Complete the Friendly Ghost Dot to Dot
This cheerful Halloween ghost is ready to float into view. Start at dot 1 above its head, follow every number in order around the wavy outline, and finish at dot 47 near the top.
1–12 — Head and Right Side
Begin at dot 1 and connect through dot 12 around the top of the ghost and down its right side. Keep the curve smooth as the points spread apart.
Fun fact!
Ghosts in friendly cartoons often have rounded outlines and expressive faces to make them playful instead of scary.
Ghosts in friendly cartoons often have rounded outlines and expressive faces to make them playful instead of scary.
13–24 — Lower-Right Tail
Follow dots 13 through 24 toward the lower-right edge and across the first wavy folds. Check each number closely around the short turns.
Fun fact!
A flowing tail helps artists suggest that a ghost is drifting through the air.
A flowing tail helps artists suggest that a ghost is drifting through the air.
25–36 — Lower-Left Tail
Continue from dot 25 to dot 36 across the bottom waves and up the left side. Use steady pencil strokes between the wider spaces.
Fun fact!
The word 'ghost' comes from an Old English word meaning spirit.
The word 'ghost' comes from an Old English word meaning spirit.
37–47 — Left Side and Star
Finish with dots 37 through 47 up the left edge and back toward the top of the head. The last gentle curve completes the ghost outline.
Fun fact!
People have told ghost stories for a very long time, and friendly ghosts are a favorite in children's books.
People have told ghost stories for a very long time, and friendly ghosts are a favorite in children's books.
Your friendly ghost is complete! Color it pale blue, lavender, or glowing white, brighten the star, and add a moonlit background. Explore more Halloween dot to dot printables for another seasonal puzzle.
Coloring Guide
Classic Halloween
Purple, orange, black, and moonlit yellow create a cheerful seasonal picture.
| Dot Range | Part | Color | Why this color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | |||
| 1–12 | A–L | Head and Right Side | Crayola Wisteria | Soft purple gives the ghost a magical Halloween glow. |
| 13–24 | M–X | Lower-Right Tail | Crayola Orange | Orange adds a warm seasonal accent. |
| 25–36 | Y–AJ | Lower-Left Tail | Crayola Black | Black creates a crisp Halloween contrast. |
| 37–47 | AK–AU | Left Side and Star | Crayola Golden Yellow | Golden yellow makes the star shine. |
Moonlit Ghost
Cool blues and silvers make the friendly ghost look softly illuminated at night.
| Dot Range | Part | Color | Why this color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | |||
| 1–12 | A–L | Head and Right Side | Crayola Sky Blue | Sky blue gives the ghost an airy glow. |
| 13–24 | M–X | Lower-Right Tail | Crayola Silver | Silver suggests soft moonlight. |
| 25–36 | Y–AJ | Lower-Left Tail | Crayola Navy Blue | Navy adds a calm nighttime shadow. |
| 37–47 | AK–AU | Left Side and Star | Crayola Lemon Yellow | Lemon yellow keeps the star bright. |
Candy Glow
Bright candy colors turn the ghost into a playful trick-or-treat friend.
| Dot Range | Part | Color | Why this color | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | |||
| 1–12 | A–L | Head and Right Side | Crayola Cotton Candy | Pink gives the smiling ghost a sweet look. |
| 13–24 | M–X | Lower-Right Tail | Crayola Blue Green | Blue green adds a bold candy color. |
| 25–36 | Y–AJ | Lower-Left Tail | Crayola Screamin' Green | Neon green brings lively Halloween energy. |
| 37–47 | AK–AU | Left Side and Star | Crayola Mango Tango | Mango orange gives the star a warm finish. |
Why Is the Friendly Ghost Dot to Dot Printable Rated Easy?
The Friendly Ghost is rated easy. Its 47-dot route includes 23 straight, 10 curved, 11 zigzag and 3 sharp-turn dots. The changes of direction give the outline its wavy shape, so take the bends one connection at a time. The curves at dots 10–11 and 37–39 are useful places to pause and find the next number.
Straight
23 dots · 49%
Easiest — join two dots with one straight pencil stroke.
Curved
10 dots · 21%
37 39
Zigzag
11 dots · 23%
Quick in-and-out changes of direction. Good counting practice.
Sharp turns
3 dots · 6%
The hardest bits — tight corners where the line doubles back.
We traced all 47 dots on this exact worksheet by hand to write this — not a generic guess.
Key Sections to Know
Every notable stretch of the path, dot by dot.
| Dot Range | Pattern | Why It Matters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Numeric | Alphabet | ||
| 10 11 | J K | Curved | Dots 10 and 11 form a gentle bend. Find dot 12 before continuing so the change of direction stays clear. |
| 37 39 | AK AM | Curved | Near the end, dots 37 to 39 curve along the ghost's lower-left edge into the wavy hem. Keep the line loose so the wave stays smooth. |
Bottom line: The Friendly Ghost dot to dot is easy rated — 70% smooth lines with no tricky spots to watch for.
