A Halloween story for kids
Halloween is great fun for children: pumpkin lanterns, costumes and a little thrill. In a bedtime story even the ghost is friendly, and the spooky part turns into laughter before sleep.
What makes a good Halloween bedtime story?
- For little ones a friendly ghost, a funny witch or a cheerful pumpkin. For ages 9 to 12 the ghost may be truly scary.
- A small mystery in the haunted house, solved together.
- Humour: the thrill turns into laughter.
- A calm ending, safe at home.
Explore other stories
- Wool from the BramblesClassic tale · ages 9–12 · 7–8 min
- Too Bright, Too DarkClassic tale · ages 3–6 · 2–3 min
- The Accidental ConductorClassic tale · ages 6–9 · 9–10 min
- Boom Boom on the PillowEncouraging story · ages 1–3 · 2–3 min
Make your own story with Hushspun
Choose Pumpkin, Ghost, Witch or Bat as the friend in Hushspun and The Haunted House, The Wizard's Tower or The Enchanted Forest as the place. Your child is the hero.
A funny or exciting mood works well, and the story starts playing in about a minute.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Halloween story too scary?
The age group sets the amount of excitement. For little ones the ghosts are friendly, and for ages 9 to 12 the story may be truly exciting and scary, with no blood or violence. The story ends calmly.
Which ages is it for?
Halloween stories can be made for all ages. For the youngest, a funny mood keeps the thrill small.