Well, exaggeration is often a very funny element. For instance, a boy who eats so many pancakes that he becomes as big as a house. Or a little girl who has a sneeze so powerful that it blows all the leaves off the trees in the yard. Funny names for characters can also be a source of humor. Such as 'Sir Fuzzypants' for a knight who is actually a small, furry animal. And then there are the comical misunderstandings. A mouse thinking that a cat's meow is an invitation to a party, and when it shows up, the cat is just as surprised as the mouse. These elements make bedtime stories both funny and engaging for kids.
Funny sounds can be a great element in kids' bedtime stories. Like when a little monster goes 'grrrr' in a not - so - scary way or a bird that tweets a very long and strange song. And then there are characters with over - the - top personalities. A really vain frog who spends all day looking at his reflection in the pond and gets into all kinds of trouble because of it. Also, when there are things that are out of place, like a fish living in a tree and having to learn how to climb branches instead of swim. This kind of absurdity makes kids laugh.
One funny bedtime story could be 'The Silly Squirrel'. There was a squirrel that was always getting into comical situations. It tried to store a huge pumpkin in its tiny tree hole for winter. Another is 'The Dancing Ducks'. A group of ducks decided to have a dance - off in the middle of the pond at night, making all the other animals laugh. And 'The Magic Pajamas' where a child's pajamas made them float up to the ceiling every night.
How about a story of a monkey who wears a funny hat and goes on a journey to find the perfect banana? It has lots of laughs and teaches kids about perseverance.
Animals are very common. For example, a mischievous kitten that gets into all sorts of funny situations like trying to chase its own tail while trying to get to sleep. Another element is silly dreams. Kids love to hear about characters having wild and wacky dreams during their sleep.
There's a cat that every night would try to catch the moonbeam on the bedroom wall. It would jump and swat at it, thinking it was a real thing it could catch. This would go on for a while until the cat got tired and finally settled down for sleep. It's a simple yet funny bedtime story about a curious cat.
Simple and relatable characters. For example, animals like bunnies or pigs that kids can easily picture in their minds. These characters often have distinct personalities, like a very lazy cat or a super energetic dog.
Unexpected situations are also important. Like in a story where a cat starts flying instead of walking. It's something that kids don't expect and it makes the story really interesting and funny. Also, using funny voices when reading the story can enhance the humor. If you make the voices of the characters sound really strange or goofy, kids will love it. And of course, a happy ending always adds to the charm of a funny bedtime story. When everything turns out well in the end, kids feel good and are more likely to go to sleep with a smile.
One funny element is when characters get things mixed up. For instance, a little boy who thinks his pillow is a cloud and tries to fly with it. Or when animals behave in a way that's opposite to what they usually do. A lazy cat that suddenly wants to run a marathon in the middle of the night. And of course, characters with over - the - top personalities like a very bossy mouse who tries to order around all the other animals in the story. This kind of humor makes bedtime stories really engaging for kids.
One characteristic is simple and relatable characters. For example, in 'The Tortoise and the Hare', the slow tortoise and the overconfident hare are easy for kids to understand. They can see themselves in either character. Another characteristic is a clear and engaging plot. Like in 'The Gingerbread Man', the chase of the gingerbread man by various animals keeps kids interested. And usually, there are moral lessons hidden within, such as the importance of not being too boastful as shown in 'The Hare' in 'The Tortoise and the Hare' story.
There was a squirrel named Sammy. He was very forgetful. One day, he decided to store nuts for winter. But instead of putting them in his tree hole, he put them in his neighbor's mailbox. His neighbor, a kind old owl, was very surprised when he opened the mailbox. Sammy had to apologize and then they worked together to find a better place for Sammy to store his nuts.
The sleepy bear. A bear was very sleepy. He found a cave and went in to sleep. But there were already bats in there. The bats were flying around making noise. The bear growled 'Be quiet! I'm trying to sleep'. The bats just laughed and said 'This is our home too'. Eventually, the bear got used to the noise and dozed off.