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.
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 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.
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.
The story of a little girl's ghost who plays in an old garden. She's not scary but rather a sweet presence. Families can tell this story to their kids at bedtime without any worry. There are also stories of a ghost cat that wanders around an old house, bringing a sense of mystery but in a family - appropriate way.
A Casper - friendly ghost story could involve a little girl who moves into a new house and discovers a friendly ghost in her bedroom. The ghost is like a protector. When the girl has bad dreams, the ghost chases away the nightmare creatures. It also shows the girl beautiful dreamscapes at night. The girl isn't afraid at all and they become friends, sharing secrets and having a unique bond that no one else can understand.
In some Casper stories, he tries to protect a family from other mean ghosts. He uses his friendly nature to convince the bad ghosts to leave the family alone. He does things like making spooky noises to scare the bad ones away when they try to harm the family. Casper is really a hero in these stories.
There's a story where Casper meets a group of kids who are on a spooky adventure. At first, the kids are terrified of him. But Casper starts doing friendly things like floating a ball for them to play with. He then takes them on a tour of the spirit world, showing them beautiful but also a bit eerie places. It was a really unique adventure for the kids.
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.
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.
One classic child - friendly ghost story is 'The Ghost of the Empty Chair'. It's about a little girl who moves into a new house and discovers an old chair in the attic. At night, she hears strange noises and sees a faint glow around the chair. But instead of being scary, the 'ghost' turns out to be the memory of a kind old woman who used to live in the house and loved that chair. It has a gentle and somewhat nostalgic feel.