They often have ghosts that are not too scary. For example, the ghosts might be small, cute, or bumbling. In a lot of these stories, the ghosts are more like friendly characters. Like in the story where a little ghost just wants to play with the kids but keeps getting things wrong, like knocking over a stack of toys while trying to show a magic trick.
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.
They usually have a non - scary ghost. For example, the ghost might be more like a friendly helper or a cute little spirit. They often have simple plots. Like the ghost just wants to play or do something nice for the kids.
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.
Sure. One classic is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It has a spooky but not too terrifying ghost, the Headless Horseman. The story is set in a small, sleepy town, and it's about Ichabod Crane's encounter with this strange apparition. Another one is 'Casper the Friendly Ghost'. Casper is a friendly ghost who just wants to make friends with humans. He's often depicted in a cute and non - threatening way, which is great for kids.
Sure. One classic is 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow'. It has a spooky but not overly terrifying ghost, the Headless Horseman. The story is set in a small, idyllic town, and it follows Ichabod Crane. Another is 'Casper the Friendly Ghost'. Casper is a kind-hearted ghost who just wants to be friends with people.
Well, first of all, the ghost in the story should not be too menacing. For example, a friendly - looking ghost like Casper is kid - friendly. Second, the story should not have overly gory or violent details. A simple spooky atmosphere without blood and guts is better for kids. Third, there should be a positive message in the story, like friendship or courage, such as in the story where a kid befriends a lost ghost.
The story of 'The Friendly Ghost at the School'. In this story, there's a ghost in an old school. The ghost is always playing harmless pranks like making the chalk write by itself during class. The kids at first are a bit scared but then they realize the ghost just wants to have fun. So they start playing games with the ghost like hide - and - seek in the empty classrooms. It's a story full of laughter and friendship between kids and a friendly ghost.
You can start by going to your local library. Librarians are great resources and can point you to the children's section with ghost story books. Also, look for collections like 'Scary Stories for Young Folks' which are designed to be spooky but not too terrifying for kids. Another option is to ask other parents. They might have some favorite kid - friendly ghost stories they can share with you.
A great short kid - friendly ghost story is 'The Little Ghost's Treasure'. A small ghost had a box of treasures. It would invite kids to look at the shiny things inside. The ghost was so cute and friendly that the kids never felt afraid. Another story could be 'The Ghostly Helper'. A ghost in a school would help kids find their lost things, like pencils and books, always with a friendly chuckle.