Good not scary stories for kids

There's 'In a Dark, Dark Wood'. The repetitive use of 'dark' in the description builds a spooky atmosphere. It goes on to describe a house in the wood and all the creepy things that might be inside. There's a sense of anticipation and fear as the story unfolds. It's a simple story but the descriptive words like 'dark' and 'creaky' are enough to engage a child's imagination and give them a bit of a scare in a fun way.

It depends. On one hand, it can be a fun and creative way for kids to engage with each other. It might boost their imagination and storytelling skills. But on the other hand, some kids might be overly sensitive and get really scared, which could lead to nightmares or unnecessary anxiety.

Well, it depends. Some kids are more resilient and might enjoy the thrill of a scary story in a controlled environment. But generally, it can be risky as it may expose the younger ones to disturbing images or ideas that they are not ready to handle. For example, a very young child might be terrified by a ghost story and start fearing the dark.

One classic is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It has a spooky atmosphere as the narrator becomes obsessed with an old man's 'evil eye'. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw' which has a sense of dread and unexpected consequences. Also, 'Hansel and Gretel' can be quite scary for kids with the idea of being lost in the forest and the witch who wants to eat them.

In a small village, there was a well. Legend said that at midnight, a ghostly hand would reach out of it. One night, a curious child went near the well at night. He saw a shadowy shape but then realized it was just a branch swaying in the wind. The moral of the story is not to believe everything you hear.

Scary stories can help kids face their fears. By experiencing fictional scary situations, they learn to cope with their own real - life fears. For example, if a child is afraid of the dark, a story about a character overcoming a fear of the dark can be inspiring.

One classic scary story for kids is 'The Three Little Pigs'. The big bad wolf is a menacing figure. Another is 'Hansel and Gretel' with the evil witch in the forest. And 'Little Red Riding Hood' also has some scary elements, like the wolf disguising as the grandmother.

They often have an interesting setting. For example, a spooky old house or a dark forest. This creates an immediate sense of unease.

A great scary kids bedtime story is 'The Graveyard Book'. It's about a boy who grows up in a graveyard among ghosts. There are some spooky elements like the ghouls that come out at night. 'The Girl with the Green Ribbon' is also a good one. The mystery around the girl's green ribbon around her neck is quite eerie. And 'Scary Mary' which is about a haunted doll can be really spooky for kids at bedtime.

One classic scary kids bedtime story is 'The Big Bad Wolf'. In this story, the wolf tries to blow down the houses of the three little pigs. It's scary because the pigs are in danger, but it also has a happy ending when the pigs outwit the wolf. Another is 'The Headless Horseman'. The idea of a rider without a head chasing someone is really spooky for kids. And 'Bloody Mary' is also quite well - known. However, this one might be a bit too scary for very young kids.