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.
Sure. Here's one: A fish went to a party. When it left, it said, 'Oh, sea you later!' Another one: A snail bought a new car. He got in and it took him two hours to get out of the driveway.
Another characteristic is simplicity. They often have a simple plot that can be easily understood. A short and simple situation like the snail getting mugged by turtles is easy to grasp and the absurdity of it is what makes it funny. The humor doesn't rely on complex setups or long explanations. Just a quick and simple scenario that tickles your funny bone.
Sure. Here is one: The little star was lonely in the sky. One night, it saw a child looking up. The star twinkled extra bright and the child smiled. Then the star wasn't lonely anymore. Good night.
Gag. A gag is a really short and often extremely funny bit of a story. It's like a quick punch - line or a comical situation that's over in a flash but leaves you in stitches.
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.
Once there was a magician who was walking down the street and turned into a grocery store. Well, just kidding. Here is a real story. There was a man who tried to teach his dog to play the piano. He spent weeks on it. One day, the dog finally sat at the piano and started hitting the keys with his paws. It was a complete mess but super funny.