You might try looking in local writing groups or communities. Sometimes amateur writers share their unpublished works there. Also, some school or community libraries may have collections of local unpublished children's stories from writing contests or projects.
Start with a problem or a goal that the main character has. It could be something like wanting to make friends or saving their village from a flood. Then, add some humorous elements like the character making silly mistakes or having a really funny sidekick. You can also base the story on your own childhood experiences and add a touch of magic or fantasy to make it more appealing to kids. Make sure to use simple language and short sentences so it's easy for children to understand. Keep in mind the age group you're targeting. For younger kids, the story should be more straightforward and have lots of pictures in your mind while writing to make the descriptions vivid.
One characteristic is the use of simple and vivid language. For example, in 'The Three Little Pigs', words like 'huff' and 'puff' are used to describe the wolf's actions, which are easy for children to understand and find funny. Another is the presence of interesting characters. Like the naughty Goldilocks in 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'.
Here's another. A teacher asked a student, 'If I gave you two cats and then two more cats and two more cats, how many would you have?' The student said, 'Seven!' The teacher was puzzled and said, 'No, listen carefully. If I gave you two cats, plus two cats, plus two cats, that's six cats.' But the student said, 'I already have a cat at home, so it's seven!'
The characters in these stories are often relatable to children. A story about a child who is afraid of the dark but overcomes the fear is something many kids can identify with. And the humor in these stories can be both in the actions of the characters, like a clumsy bear trying to dance, and in the words they say, which are often silly and fun.
A well - known funny classic is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll. Alice's encounters with strange and absurd characters like the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat are both bewildering and hilarious. Also, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' by Roald Dahl is full of funny moments. The Oompa - Loompas and the wacky inventions in the factory make it a really fun read for kids.
Funny children's short stories usually have vivid characters. Like in 'The Three Little Pigs', the pigs are distinct, with one being lazy and the others being more hardworking. And the big bad wolf is also a very recognizable character. These characters add a lot of fun to the story.
Many of these stories use repetition. In 'There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly', the repeated lines like 'I don't know why she swallowed the fly' are very catchy. This repetition makes the story engaging for children and adds to the humor as the old lady swallows more and more absurd things.
Once there was a little girl on Halloween. She dressed up as a fairy. When she went to her neighbor's house for trick - or - treating, the neighbor's dog was also dressed as a fairy. The girl was so surprised and started laughing. She said it was like she found her dog twin.