There's the story of 'The Three Little Pigs'. Three little pigs leave home to build their own houses. The first pig builds his house of straw, the second of sticks. A big bad wolf comes and blows down the first two houses easily. But the third pig builds his house of bricks, which is very strong. The wolf tries hard but fails to break in. Finally, the third pig outsmarts the wolf and they all live happily ever after.
Nice bedtime stories typically have a gentle and positive message. They might teach kids about friendship, kindness or courage in a subtle way. The setting of the story is often in a familiar or dreamy place like a forest or a small village. The pacing is slow, which helps the child to unwind. The stories also tend to be repetitive in parts, which makes it easier for the child to remember and feel a sense of security. For example, a story that repeats a certain phrase like 'the little star twinkled all night' can be very soothing for a child before sleep.
One example is 'The Jungle Book' by Rudyard Kipling. It has many long and engaging stories about Mowgli and his adventures in the jungle. Another is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll. The strange and wonderful world of Wonderland offers a long and fascinating story. Also, 'Peter Pan' by J. M. Barrie is a great bedtime story with its magical Neverland and the adventures of Peter, Wendy and the Lost Boys.
There was a mom who noticed her shy son was interested in art. She then transformed their small garage into an art studio for him. She bought all kinds of art supplies and encouraged him to create. Her son later won an art competition in school, all because of his mom's belief in him. This mom's story is really inspiring.
Another great story is 'Cinderella'. Cinderella was a kind - hearted girl who was mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. With the help of her fairy godmother, she got to go to the ball. She lost her glass slipper there, and the prince searched for the owner. In the end, they got married. It shows that kindness will be rewarded.
One bedtime story could be about a little fairy who lives in a magical forest. Every night, she sprinkles stardust on the sleeping animals to give them good dreams.
One more is 'The Magic Pillow'. A child finds a magic pillow. When the child lies on it, it takes the child on a journey to a land of gentle breezes and sweet-smelling flowers. The child has a wonderful adventure before falling asleep.
One funny Christmas story is about a family who decided to make a gingerbread house. But their dog thought it was a real house for him! He kept trying to get in and finally knocked it over. Everyone just laughed instead of getting mad.
One cute love story is about a boy and a girl who met in a library. The boy accidentally dropped his books near the girl. As they both bent down to pick them up, their eyes met and they felt an instant connection. From that day on, they started to study together in the library, sharing their love for books and gradually falling in love.
My neighbor was an artist. He would often paint outdoors. One day, he painted a huge mural on the side of his house that depicted the whole neighborhood in a really beautiful and unique way. The way he was so dedicated to his art and shared it with all of us was a wonderful story. He had this creative energy that was really attractive.
There was this nice guy at a coffee shop. He noticed an old lady struggling to carry her tray. So, he quickly got up and offered to help her. As he carried the tray to her table, he made a little joke about how the coffee cups were having a race on the tray. The old lady laughed so hard. It was such a simple yet funny and kind act.