A really funny short story for kids is 'The Cat in the Hat'. Dr. Seuss's wacky rhymes and the chaos that the Cat in the Hat brings into the children's house is hilarious. 'Strega Nona' is also a wonderful choice. Big Anthony's antics when he tries to use Strega Nona's magic pasta pot without permission are very funny. And 'Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type' is a modern funny story where cows start typing letters to the farmer asking for things like electric blankets, which is quite comical.
The story of 'The Gingerbread Man' is really funny for kids. The Gingerbread Man runs away from everyone who wants to eat him, chanting 'Run, run, as fast as you can. You can't catch me, I'm the Gingerbread Man!' Another good one is 'Silly Sally'. It has all sorts of silly things happening as Sally goes for a walk upside down. There's also 'The Enormous Turnip' where all the characters have to work together to pull out the huge turnip, and the process is full of comical moments.
The story of 'The Three Little Pigs' can be made into a short and slightly scary version for kids. The idea of the big bad wolf trying to blow down the houses can be a bit spooky. Another one is 'The Gruffalo'. It has an element of fear as the mouse has to outwit the scary - looking Gruffalo. And 'Hansel and Gretel' is also a good one. The idea of the witch in the forest and the kids being trapped can be a bit frightening but in a kid - friendly way.
The story of 'The Little Ghost Who Lost His Boo' is a cute one. It's about a little ghost who can't seem to find his spooky voice. It has simple language and colorful illustrations that can be printed out easily. Another is 'The Witch's Kitten Adventure'. It tells the story of a kitten that gets into all sorts of trouble in the witch's house on Halloween night.
The story of 'The Valentine Bears' is a great one. It's about two bears who celebrate Valentine's Day in their own special way in the forest. You can usually find printable versions on kids' story websites. Another is 'Love Monster and the Special Valentine', which teaches kids about friendship and love in a fun and simple way.
Yes, Storynory is excellent. It has a great selection of short stories for kids, all free to use and printable. The stories are engaging and often have moral lessons in them.
Yes. Storyberries is a great source. It has simple and engaging short Thanksgiving stories that are printable and perfect for kids. The stories are often illustrated and use easy - to - understand language.
Another option is to look at PBS Kids' website. They sometimes have printable stories related to their shows, and among them, there could be mystery short stories. These are designed to be educational as well as entertaining for kids, with positive messages and easy - to - understand plots.
A young bird was afraid to fly. All its siblings had already taken their first flight. One day, it saw a delicious worm on a branch far away. The hunger made it forget its fear and it took off. It flew beautifully and got the worm. It's a funny and inspiring story for kids as it shows that sometimes we can overcome our fears when we have a strong motivation.
The sleepy bear. A bear was very sleepy. He found a cave and went in to sleep. But there were already bats in there. The bats were flying around making noise. The bear growled 'Be quiet! I'm trying to sleep'. The bats just laughed and said 'This is our home too'. Eventually, the bear got used to the noise and dozed off.
A fish went to a library and the librarian said, 'Can I help you?' The fish said, 'Yes, I'm looking for a book about fish.' The librarian said, 'Do you want it in water?' This is a simple and funny story for kids. It plays on the idea of a fish's need for water in an unexpected context.
A story like 'Caps for Sale' is very funny. A peddler has a bunch of caps on his head and he meets some mischievous monkeys who steal his caps. The way he tries to get his caps back is quite comical. You can find free printable versions on educational resource websites as it is also a great story for teaching kids about numbers and problem - solving.