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A season intertwined with cobwebs, memories and a pleasing shiver down your spine? Halloween and All Souls’ Day or the Day of the Dead have their own unique atmosphere. And you can immerse yourself in that atmosphere already by reading! Spooky bedtime stories are a great way to have fun with your children around Halloween time and to show them the magic of this season. If you fancy a bit more inspiration, you might also like to read this article that answers 6 questions kids might ask about Halloween, All Souls’ Day, or the Day of the Dead.
Stories that draw you in
We have a range of spooky bedtime stories ready for you to choose from. They'll spice up your evening reading with excitement while providing a great opportunity to talk about the upcoming season with your children. Both Halloween, with its carved pumpkins, dark costumes and baskets of candy, and the Day of the Dead, cloaked in a quiet and thoughtful atmosphere, have inspired all kinds of spooky tales.
Too spooky?
It's important to choose stories that are age-appropriate for your children. Mysterious creatures, enchanted dark forests and creepy monsters may be fascinating, but taking anything too far can be harmful. Some of our stories, such as The Scary Monkey's Paw Story, are pretty scary and are recommended only for children aged 11 or older. If your children are still young or you know that they are easily frightened, choose one of our less scary stories. Don’t forget that every story on Readmio comes with a reader-age recommendation, so you can easily select stories suitable for your child.
Enjoy the atmosphere
With just a little preparation, you can create a truly magical atmosphere in which to read ghost stories. A few candles dotted around the edges of the room can add to the feeling of the story (pay attention to fire safety or use LED candles). You will see that your children (and not only them) will be delighted!
Which of our spooky fairy tales will you choose? Plunge yourself into a world of fantasy, where every story is full of suspense and magic, and let yourself be drawn into the atmosphere of the autumn holidays! 🎃👻
This year, as always, the town is hosting its autumn costume parade. But things take an unexpected turn when a visitor—over five thousand years old and fresh from the museum—joins the festivities. If you enjoy exciting halloween stories for kids, this one is perfect for you!
Tonight is a special night. After a whole year apart, Grandma, Grandad, and their dog Perrito get to reunite with their relatives, catch up on all the latest news, and savor some delicious food together. Do you know in which countries do people celebrate this special evening? Read more in our spooky bedtime story!
When a group of friends with children heads to a cottage, it seems like a promising adventure awaits. In the early evening, the kids enjoy a lively game of monsters. But later at night, strange sounds suggest that a real monster might be lurking deep within the forest...Are you feeling scared, or will you be brave enough to read this spooky story on?
We all probably know a bookworm like Andy - he spends every day immersed in reading, captivated by tales of mystery and magic. He's become so absorbed in his book that he hasn't realized one of his neighbors is, in fact, a witch...
Do you like winter? Elizabeth loves it! She enjoys making snowballs and building snowmen. However, one day she hears something that fills her with fear about them. Fortunately, she trusts her father, who helps her understand. This is a heartwarming story for very young children about how to face and overcome fear.
When a family of spiders return from their vacation, they discover that their home has been swept away with a broom. Determined to persuade people to stop destroying their homes—they face a challenge: how can they communicate their message if no human understands spider language?
This spooky bedtime story from Asia tells the story of a monk on the run who accidentally creates a fearsome, metal-eating monster. Discover how the entire Kingdom of Korea is thrown into chaos, all because its king unjustly persecuted the monks.
This is undoubtedly the spookiest bedtime story available in our app—perfect for the bravest of the brave! Tailored for children who enjoy a good scare, it features a mysterious monkey's paw with the power to grant any three wishes. But beware: this fairy tale carries an important lesson: every magical wish comes with a cost. Is wealth worth the risk to our loved ones’ health?
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