The sleepy bear. A bear was very sleepy. He found a cave and went in to sleep. But there were already bats in there. The bats were flying around making noise. The bear growled 'Be quiet! I'm trying to sleep'. The bats just laughed and said 'This is our home too'. Eventually, the bear got used to the noise and dozed off.
One characteristic is that they are simple. They usually have a straightforward plot that kids can easily follow. For example, a story about a cat chasing its tail can be short and funny. Another characteristic is that they often have humorous characters. Like a clumsy bear that always trips over its own feet. Also, these stories usually have a quick resolution. They don't drag on for a long time so that kids can fall asleep with a smile on their faces.
You can find many in children's storybooks. For example, 'The Little Prince' has some really charming and funny parts that can be used as bedtime stories. It has a unique view of the world that children love.
Sure. Here is one. A little mouse wanted to be a superhero. One night, it saw a cat chasing a bird. The mouse bravely ran in front of the cat and made a really loud squeak. The cat was so startled that it ran away. The bird thanked the mouse and the mouse felt like a true superhero as it went back to its hole for bedtime.
Bookstores often have sections dedicated to children's bedtime stories. You can browse through the shelves and look for books with titles that suggest they are short and funny. Additionally, some mobile apps are designed to provide bedtime stories. These apps usually have a mix of classic and new stories that are short and humorous.
Reading funny short bedtime stories can help you relax. When you are relaxed, it is easier to fall asleep. For example, a humorous story about a clumsy cat can make you laugh and forget about the stress of the day.
They are brief. Usually, just a few sentences can tell the whole story. For example, 'A frog wanted to be a prince. He kissed a lot of things but just got warts.' It gets to the funny point quickly without a lot of build - up.
The humor in them is often based on unexpected twists. In the mouse superhero story, the mouse thinks it can fly but ends up with a different 'power'. It's this kind of sudden change that makes kids laugh. And they are short so that kids don't lose interest before falling asleep.
One bedtime funny story could be about a clumsy little monkey who tried to climb a tree to get a banana but instead got his tail stuck in a branch and ended up swinging around like a pendulum. All the other animals in the jungle were laughing so hard.