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Halloween Stories for Kids

Sweet spooks, zero nightmares

Non-scary Halloween stories for kids: friendly monsters, silly skeletons, first trick-or-treats and cozy October nights. Everything here passes the giggle test - fun over frights, zero nightmares included. Read them free online with their illustrations.

Want your child in the costume parade? Create a personalized Halloween story where they star in their own (gently) spooky adventure. This collection belongs to our personalized holiday stories, next to Christmas and Three Kings Day.

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Illustrated cover of the story “The Monster Who Collected Smiles”, Halloween, Felt illustration, for ages 4 to 8Children's · Halloween

The Monster Who Collected Smiles

4–8 yearsRead free story →

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Frequently asked questions

Are these stories actually scary?
No. They are deliberately non-scary: monsters turn out friendly, shadows turn out silly, and the endings are always cozy. Written for ages 2-8.
Can I read them for free?
Yes, every story in this collection is free to read online, page by page.
Can I create a Halloween story starring my child?
Yes - a personalized story puts your child in the costume and in the illustrations, trick-or-treating through their own adventure.

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