Can you recommend some kid - friendly books with the theme of 'love story' that are not too dark?

One could be 'The Darkest Part of the Forest' which has elements of a somewhat dark fairy - tale - like story. It involves mysterious creatures and a forest full of secrets.

One such book is 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte. It tells a complex and dark love story between Heathcliff and Catherine. Their love is filled with passion, jealousy, and revenge, set against the wild moors. The characters' actions are often driven by their intense, yet tortured love for each other.

Another is 'The Great Gatsby' which can be seen as a kind of dark love story. Gatsby is in love with Daisy, but their relationship is mired in the differences in their social classes, her materialism, and his own illusions. His love for her is so strong that he builds his whole life around the idea of winning her back, but in the end, it all falls apart in a rather tragic way.

Another great one is '1621: A New Look at Thanksgiving'. This story gives a more detailed and accurate account of the first Thanksgiving. It shows the different cultures coming together, the foods they ate, and the significance of the event. It helps kids understand the historical background of Thanksgiving while still being engaging with vivid descriptions and illustrations.

One popular kid - friendly spooky story is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It's about Ichabod Crane, a schoolteacher who has an encounter with the Headless Horseman in a small, spooky town. The story has a bit of mystery and just the right amount of spookiness for kids. It's filled with descriptions of the autumnal setting that add to the overall atmosphere without being too terrifying.

One wonderful kid - friendly Halloween story is 'Room on the Broom'. A kind witch loses her things while flying on her broomstick, and different animals help her find them. They all then ride on the broom together. It has fun rhymes and a positive message about friendship. And the witch and the animals' adventures are not too scary for kids.

One movie is 'Gone Girl'. It shows a very dark and dangerous side of a relationship. The wife sets up an elaborate scheme that makes her husband look like a killer, and their love has been twisted by lies and power games.

I haven't come across a book exactly named 'kid loco love story'. But in the 'Winnie - the - Pooh' stories, there is a lot of love among the characters. Pooh loves his friends like Piglet and they have a warm and affectionate relationship which can be considered a kind of love story for kids.

One well - known 'Before Dark Love Story' - type book could be 'Pride and Prejudice'. It tells a love story that unfolds gradually. The relationship between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy starts with misunderstandings and pride on both sides, but as the story progresses, their true feelings emerge before the end of the story.

One great kid - friendly horror story is 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman. It tells the story of a boy who is raised by ghosts in a graveyard. It has some spooky elements but is not overly terrifying for kids. Another is 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' which has been a classic for years. The stories are short and often have a bit of a twist at the end that gives a bit of a scare. And 'Goosebumps' series by R. L. Stine also offers a lot of kid - friendly horror. There are various strange and creepy situations that kids can enjoy in a not - too - scary way.