There was a toddler girl named Lily. She lived in an old house. One day, while playing in her room, she heard a soft whispering sound. Looking around, she saw a tiny ghost peeking from behind the curtain. The ghost had big, sad eyes. Lily wasn't too afraid. She reached out her hand as if to touch the ghost, but the ghost vanished. Later, she told her mommy, but mommy just thought it was her imagination.
One popular toddler ghost story is 'The Friendly Ghost'. It's about a little ghost who just wants to play with the kids in a house. He leaves little signs of his presence like moving toys slightly. Another is 'The Ghostly Bunny'. A toddler once saw a bunny that seemed to glow in the moonlight and disappear, which was thought to be a ghost bunny. And 'The Haunted Treehouse' where a toddler heard strange noises coming from the old treehouse in the backyard, as if a friendly ghost was living there.
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.
Common elements include a sense of the unknown that the toddler discovers. It could be a strange noise or a movement that catches their attention. The ghost usually has a unique appearance, like being transparent or having a faint glow. In many toddler ghost stories, there is also a moment of connection between the toddler and the ghost. It might be a shared look or a brief interaction, which gives the story an emotional touch rather than just being a scary encounter.
Use simple language. For example, instead of complex words, say 'big' instead of 'enormous'. Also, make the ghost a friendly character. Maybe the ghost is lost and needs help, like a lost puppy. And keep the plot simple, like the ghost just wants to find its way back home.
One quick bedtime story could be 'The Little Star'. There was a little star in the sky that was very curious. It watched the children on Earth going to bed. It decided to shine extra bright to watch over them as they slept. And all the children had sweet dreams under its gentle light.
There was a toddler at a family gathering. He saw the cake on the table and his eyes lit up. When no one was looking, he reached out and took a big handful of frosting. But instead of eating it right away, he smeared it all over his face like it was some kind of face paint. Everyone burst out laughing when they saw him with his frosting - covered face.
Once upon a time, there was a little toddler named Timmy. On Christmas Eve, he was so excited. He helped his mommy bake cookies for Santa. He made a big mess in the kitchen but they all laughed. Then, he put out the cookies and a glass of milk by the fireplace. That night, he could hardly sleep. In the morning, he woke up to find a shiny red bicycle under the Christmas tree. He was overjoyed and rode it around the living room all day.
First, think about what the toddler likes and experiences daily. Then, write short sentences and use simple words. Add pictures that show exactly what's happening in the story. Make sure it has a clear beginning, middle, and end.