One classic child - friendly ghost story is 'The Ghost of the Empty Chair'. It's about a little girl who moves into a new house and discovers an old chair in the attic. At night, she hears strange noises and sees a faint glow around the chair. But instead of being scary, the 'ghost' turns out to be the memory of a kind old woman who used to live in the house and loved that chair. It has a gentle and somewhat nostalgic feel.
There's 'Casper the Friendly Ghost'. Casper is a very well - known child - friendly ghost. He's a ghost who doesn't want to scare people but rather be friends with them. The stories often involve Casper trying to interact with the living in a positive way, like helping a child find their lost pet or showing them a secret, beautiful place in an old, spooky house. It's a great example of a non - threatening ghost story for kids.
One popular child - friendly ghost story is 'The Ghost in the Attic'. It's about a little girl who hears strange noises coming from the attic. When she finally goes up there, she discovers a friendly ghost who is just a bit lost and wants to find its way home. Another is 'The Friendly Ghost at the School'. In this story, a group of students meet a friendly apparition in their old school building that helps them find a hidden treasure. And there's also 'The Haunted Treehouse'. A boy and his friends find a treehouse in the woods that seems to be haunted by a kind - hearted ghost who just wants to play with them.
The story of 'Alice in Wonderland' is also very child - friendly. Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole and enters a strange world full of odd characters like the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter. It stimulates children's imagination and curiosity, making them wonder about different possibilities in the world.
The story of the 'Miracle of Dunkirk' can also be told in a child - friendly way. The Allied soldiers were trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk. But then, a flotilla of small boats, from fishing boats to pleasure yachts, sailed across the English Channel to rescue them. It was a remarkable display of courage and unity.
One popular child - friendly ghost story is 'The Ghost of the Old Clock Tower'. It's about a friendly ghost who lives in an old clock tower. He helps the townspeople by chiming the bells at just the right times to wake them up for important events. Another is 'Casper the Friendly Ghost'. Casper is a kind - hearted ghost who just wants to be friends with the living.
A great kid friendly ghost story could be 'The Ghostly Kitten'. In this story, a kitten dies but its spirit remains in the old barn. It appears to the children who play nearby and leads them to a hidden treasure. 'The Lost Ghost Boy' is also a good one. A boy who got lost in the forest long ago and became a ghost, now helps other lost kids find their way home. And 'The Whispering Ghost Tree' where a tree is haunted by a friendly spirit that tells stories to the kids who sit under it.
One important characteristic is that they should not be too scary. They might have spooky elements like ghosts or witches, but in a more friendly and comical way. For example, in 'Room on the Broom', the witch is kind and her misadventures with her friends are fun. Another characteristic is having positive messages. Stories like 'The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything' teach kids about courage. Also, colorful illustrations are often a part of good child - friendly Halloween stories as they attract kids' attention and make the spooky elements more approachable, like in 'Boo! Hiss! Big Green Monster!'
The story of a little girl's ghost who plays in an old garden. She's not scary but rather a sweet presence. Families can tell this story to their kids at bedtime without any worry. There are also stories of a ghost cat that wanders around an old house, bringing a sense of mystery but in a family - appropriate way.
A Casper - friendly ghost story could involve a little girl who moves into a new house and discovers a friendly ghost in her bedroom. The ghost is like a protector. When the girl has bad dreams, the ghost chases away the nightmare creatures. It also shows the girl beautiful dreamscapes at night. The girl isn't afraid at all and they become friends, sharing secrets and having a unique bond that no one else can understand.
The story 'The Ghostly Helper' is great for toddlers. In this story, there is a helpful ghost in an old bakery. The baker is an old man who can't keep up with all the work. One day, he discovers the friendly ghost who starts helping him make delicious bread and pastries at night. When the baker figures out what's going on, he is not afraid but thankful for the ghost's help.
There are stories of children who found ways to support the troops. For example, kids in the United States would collect scrap metal to be recycled into war materials. This was their way of contributing to the war. Also, there were stories of families taking in refugee children from war - torn areas in Europe. These children were given a new home and a chance at a normal life during a very difficult time.