What are some kid appropriate ghost stories?

There's a story about 'The Library Ghost'. In a small town library, there were rumors of a ghost that would turn the pages of books when no one was around. A girl who loved to read often felt a cold breeze while she was in the library. One day, she found out that it was the old librarian who had passed away but still loved books so much that she seemed to be around taking care of them. It gives a bit of a spooky feeling but is not too terrifying for kids.

A great example is 'Hansel and Gretel'. The idea of being lost in the forest and then finding the witch's house is scary. But it has moral lessons like not wandering off and being brave. Also, 'The Tell - Tale Heart' can be made kid - appropriate in a way. The narrator's madness and the hidden heart can be spooky, but it can be used to teach about right and wrong.

One is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It has a spooky character, the Headless Horseman. But it also has elements like the small town setting and Ichabod Crane's comical attempts at courtship that make it suitable for kids. It's a story that can give a bit of a scare but also teach about superstition and old - fashioned beliefs.

A great one is about a boy who was afraid of the dark but overcame his fear by imagining he was a brave knight. It's about facing fears and growing up. There are also stories about kids building tree houses together, learning about different cultures through school projects, and so on. These stories are full of positive values and are much more suitable for kids.

One popular good kid ghost story is 'The Ghost in the Attic'. It's about a little boy who hears strange noises coming from the attic. When he goes to investigate, he discovers a friendly ghost who is just a bit lost and trying to find its way back to its own time. The boy helps the ghost by finding an old locket that has a connection to the ghost's past.

There's 'The Headless Horseman'. It's a classic. Although it can be scary, it's often told in a way that kids can handle. The story of 'La Llorona' can also be adapted to be kid - appropriate. It tells of a weeping woman which is spooky but can be used to teach kids about right and wrong. Also, 'The Dark, Dark Room' with its various elements like the old chest and the noises can be a good kid - appropriate scary story.

There's the story of 'The Girl in the Red Dress'. In this story, a girl in a red dress is seen in an old, abandoned house. She is said to be a ghost of a child who died there long ago. Also, 'The Gray Lady' is often told. She is a ghostly figure that haunts old castles or mansions, and her appearance is often accompanied by a cold chill. These stories are spooky and have been passed down among kids for generations.

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 popular kid - friendly campfire ghost story is 'The Golden Arm'. It's about a man who steals the golden arm from a corpse. At night, he hears a voice saying 'Give me back my golden arm!'. It's spooky but not too terrifying for kids. Another is 'The Bell Witch'. It's a story of a witch that haunts a family in Tennessee. It has elements of mystery and the supernatural, but can be told in a way that's suitable for children.

One popular Billy the Kid ghost story is that his spirit haunts the places he used to frequent. For example, some say his ghost can be seen in the old saloons where he once drank. People claim to feel a strange presence as if he's still there.