Can you recommend some children's halloween bedtime stories?

Sure. 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is a great one. It's about Ichabod Crane and his encounter with the Headless Horseman. Another is 'Room on the Broom' which tells the story of a kind witch and her animal friends on a broomstick. And 'The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything' is also good, where an old lady faces spooky things without fear.

One good children's Halloween short story is 'The Berenstain Bears and the Spooky Old Tree'. The bear cubs are curious about the spooky old tree and have an adventure there. 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' also has some tales that can be shared with kids at Halloween. It has elements like ghosts and strange noises. Additionally, 'The Witch's Cat and the Poltergeist' is a fun story about a cat and a poltergeist which is perfect for Halloween.

One popular children's short Halloween story is 'The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything'. In this story, a little old lady encounters various spooky things like a pair of shoes that go 'clomp, clomp' and a pair of pants that go 'wiggle, wiggle', but she's not afraid. Eventually, she uses her wits to turn the scary things into something fun. Another is 'Room on the Broom'. A kind witch loses things from her broom while flying, and different animals help her. In return, she makes room for them on her broom. It's a story about friendship. And then there's 'Strega Nona's Magic Lessons'. Strega Nona teaches Big Anthony some magic lessons on Halloween, and there are some funny and magical things that happen along the way.

A great children's Halloween bedtime story should be engaging. It could have a rhythm or rhyme like 'Goodnight Goon' which makes it fun to listen to. The characters should be interesting, whether it's a little old lady who is brave in the face of spooky things or a pumpkin that comes to life. They also need to be age - appropriate. For younger kids, the scares should be very mild, while older kids might enjoy a bit more of a thrill. Moreover, the stories can incorporate Halloween symbols such as pumpkins, bats, and black cats in a positive way.

One funny Halloween bedtime story is 'The Friendly Ghost'. There was a little ghost named Casper who was tired of scaring people. Instead, he helped a lost child find his way home on Halloween night. The child was initially scared but soon realized Casper was kind. Another is 'The Witch's Broomstick Race'. In a magical forest, witches from all around gathered for a broomstick race. One clumsy witch kept falling off her broom but in the end, she won because she helped another witch in trouble. And 'The Haunted Pumpkin Patch' where a group of kids entered a patch and the pumpkins started talking to them, but they all ended up having a great time sharing stories.

Another great one is 'Strega Nona's Magic Lessons'. Strega Nona is a well - known witch in children's stories. In this Halloween - themed short story, she teaches a young girl some magic lessons. There are spooky cauldrons, magic spells, and a bit of mischief. The girl learns important lessons about using magic responsibly and respecting the power of magic, all while enjoying the Halloween - like atmosphere of the story.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a very cute bedtime story. It tells about a little prince from a far - away planet and his adventures in the universe. Another one is 'Goodnight Moon'. It has a simple and soothing plot that helps children relax before sleep. Also, 'The Ugly Duckling' is a classic. It shows how an 'ugly' duckling finally turns into a beautiful swan, which can teach children about self - acceptance.

There are also tales of Welsh lullabies that are like stories. They tell of the gentle Welsh landscape and the love of a mother for her child. These lullaby - stories can create a calm and peaceful atmosphere for a child to fall asleep.

There's 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'. Goldilocks enters the bears' house while they're out. She tries their porridge, chairs and beds until she finds the ones that are just right for her. But when the bears come back, she runs away. This story is fun and can teach kids about respecting others' property.

I'd recommend 'Where the Wild Things Are'. It takes kids on a wild adventure with Max, but in the end, he returns home to the comfort of his bedroom. The dream - like quality of the story can make kids feel sleepy. Also, 'Guess How Much I Love You' is a great bedtime story. The little nutbrown hare and the big nutbrown hare express their love for each other in a very sweet way, creating a warm and loving atmosphere for bedtime.