It's the unexpectedness. Kids can come up with the most out - of - the - blue comments. They might compare a grumpy old man to a troll under the bridge just because of his scowl. And their honesty means they're not trying to deceive or be politically correct. So every story is a fresh and honest take on the world around them. Their lack of self - consciousness also plays a role. They'll happily dance in the middle of the street if they feel like it, and that kind of uninhibited behavior makes for great stories.
Once, a little kid saw his mom wearing a new dress. He simply said, 'Mom, you look like a big pink flower. It was so funny yet honest. Another time, a kid in my class got a small gift from the teacher. When the teacher asked if he liked it, he said, 'It's okay, but I wanted the blue one more.' Kids just say what's on their mind without thinking about being polite all the time.
Well, I remember a kid in my neighborhood. There was an old man with a big beard. The kid asked him, 'Are you Santa Claus?' And when the old man said no, the kid said, 'But you have the same beard. Why are you lying?' It was hilarious. Also, at a family gathering, a kid was given a plate of food he didn't like. He looked at his mom and said, 'Mom, this food is yucky. I don't want to eat it.' He was just so honest about his feelings.
There was a kid at school. His teacher had a big mole on her face. He pointed at it and said, 'Teacher, what's that on your face?' When the teacher tried to explain, he said, 'It looks like a little black bug.' His honesty was quite unexpected and funny.
There was a kid in kindergarten. They had a show - and - tell about things they were thankful for. This kid brought in a broken toy and said, 'I'm thankful for this toy. It broke when my sister and I were fighting over it, but then we became friends again because we fixed it together.' It was both funny and sweet.
A group of kids were singing Christmas carols door - to - door. At one house, a little boy named Tommy was so excited that he started singing at the top of his lungs and got the words all wrong. Instead of 'Jingle Bells', it sounded like 'Jingle Smells'. Everyone in the house, including the kids, started laughing, and it made that Christmas caroling session a really funny one.
You can write a funny story for kids by imagining yourself as a kid. What would make you laugh? Use funny expressions and actions. Have a funny ending that leaves them wanting more. Remember, the story should be colorful and full of fun!
One element is the unexpected. For example, when a spooky ghost turns out to be friendly. It surprises the kids in a good way. They expect something really scary but then get a positive outcome. Another is the use of silly characters. Like a vampire who is afraid of garlic bread instead of garlic cloves. It twists the traditional scary ideas into something funny.