Kids love stories. Stories, in fact, are more than just a fun activity. They play a pivotal role in the overall growth and development of the child, particularly in the cognitive areas. Some of our best childhood days were when our mothers or grandmothers used to tell us a really good story right before bedtime or during meal time. Do the same for your child. Create memories, make precious moments that your child will look back on and remember with warmth.
So, why not take a break from screen time and switch to some good old storytelling? These 10 short funny stories for kids are guaranteed to bring a smile on your child’s face and will keep them entertained for hours. They are the perfect combination of humor and creativity, making them both entertaining and educational. These stories will not only help with the child’s imagination and language development, but they will also encourage a love for reading. So, gather the little ones around, grab some snacks and let’s dive into the world of short funny stories for kids!
Short Humorous Stories for Children
Are you looking for a way to bond with your little ones and tickle their funny bone? Look no further! These 10 short funny stories for kids are perfect for bedtime reading or just a fun break from the daily routine. These short humorous stories for children are sure to bring laughter and joy to the entire family. So, get ready to hear some silly jokes, wacky characters, and unexpected twists that will leave your child in stitches!
Here are some of the best of short funny children’s bedtime stories:-
1. The Hare and the Tortoise
Once upon a time, there was a hare and a tortoise. They lived in a huge jungle, with other animals like tigers, elephants, deer, and crocodiles. The hare was very fast on his feet. He took part in many races, and always came first, no matter who the opponent was. Over time, his constant victory turned him into a very proud hare. He began to put in lesser effort in the races he took part in because he was winning them all anyway. Now, in the same forest, was a wise tortoise. Unlike the hare, the tortoise was extremely slow. In fact, he was one of the slowest animals in the jungle. He kept observing the hare, and he saw that the hare’s success was getting to his head. So he decided to teach the hare a lesson. He called all the animals of the jungle, including the hare, and openly challenged the hare to the race. When the animals heard this, they all began to laugh. Animals that were faster than the tortoise had lost to the hare. How was the tortoise, which was the slowest animal in the jungle, going to defeat the hare? But they all were curious, and the hare loved a challenge. So he accepted it.
The next day, the hare and the tortoise were all set to begin the race.“On your mark, get ready, and GO!” The monkey of the jungle said, waving a white flag.
The hare took off immediately. The hare kept running and had already covered a distance, but the tortoise was still barely across the starting line. After a while, the hare stopped running and thought to himself. The tortoise was going to take forever to reach the end of the race. It was obvious that the tortoise was going to lose. So the hare decided to take a short nap.
He found a shady, comfortable spot and fell asleep. Meanwhile, the tortoise never gave up. He kept running. By the end of the day, to everyone’s surprise, the tortoise was the winner!
The hare, because of his pride and overconfidence, had lost the race. The moral of this story is, slow and steady wins the race.
2. The Lion and the Rabbit
Once upon a time, there was a proud, evil lion. He said he was the king of the jungle. Every day, he would mercilessly go hunting and kill many animals for his food. Soon, all the animals were worried. They held a meeting and decided that if the lion continues to do this, then no animal will survive. So, they approached the lion and told him a proposal. Each day, they said, they would send one animal to the lion’s den. This way, the rest of the animals for that day will be at peace, and the lion would not need to go hunting. The lion liked the plan. So from the next day, the lion would wait in his den while the others sent an animal for his meal. This happened for many days. Finally, it was the turn of a very old but wise rabbit. He was forced to be the meal of the day for the lion. He decided to put an end to this. So, he took a longer route and made sure he got to the lion’s den very late.
The hungry lion who was angry roared at the rabbit and asked him why he was late. The rabbit then told him that he was late because another stronger lion was chasing him. He told the lion that the stronger lion claimed to be the king of the jungle. When the lion heard this, he was furious. He asked the rabbit to show him where the other lion was. The rabbit took the lion to a well. He pointed inside and told the lion that the other lion was inside.
When the lion looked in, he saw his own reflection but thought it was another lion. He roared in anger, and the reflection did the same. Brimming with anger, the lion jumped into the well to fight with the other lion but ended up falling to his death because of his stupidity. The moral of this story is that sometimes, intelligence is more important than physical strength.
3. The Thirsty Crow
Once there was a crow. It was a hot day, and the crow was extremely thirsty. He kept flying around, looking for some water. After a very long time, he finally found a jar of water. With great happiness, he flew to the jar to drink the water. But when he tried to put his head into the jar, he realised it was too narrow. He tried to tilt the put, but it was too heavy. Sad and frustrated, he kept thinking. Finally, he saw pebbles on the ground. He had an idea.
One by one, he put the pebbles into the jar. The water level slowly rose, and the crow could drink the water.
4. The Boy who Cried Wolf
Once upon a time, there was a very naughty shepherd boy. He would take his sheep for grazing, then climb up a tree, and shout for help, claiming that a wolf was attacking his sheep.
Every time this happened, the farmers and other men would come to rescue him and his flock. But once they saw he was lying, they would leave angrily. Then, the boy would laugh. This went on for a long time, but one day, a wolf really came and attacked his sheep. But this time nobody heard him or offered to help him because they did not believe him anymore.
5. The Crocodile and the Monkey
Once there was a monkey. He lived on a berry tree. One day, a crocodile came near the banks of the river where the tree was located. The monkey felt bad for the tired and hungry crocodile and gave him some berries. Soon, they became good friends. Every day the monkey would give the crocodile berries. One day it so happened that the monkey gave him some extra berries to take home for his wife. When the crocodile took the berries to his wife, she loved it. But she was a very mean crocodile. She told her husband that she wanted the monkey’s heart which will be much sweeter than the berries. So the next day the crocodile went to the monkey and said his wife had invited him home for dinner. Happily, the monkey agreed.
But when they got to the middle of the river, the foolish crocodile told him the truth, that his wife wants to heat the monkey’s heart for dinner. The monkey was smart, so he quickly told him that he had left his heart in the berry tree, so he had to go get it. Happily, the crocodile agreed. But when they got to the banks, the monkey jumped to the highest branch and saved himself. He then told the crocodile that he would never trust him again. The foolish crocodile was sad, and he had to go home to his evil wife without the monkey’s heart.
6. Hansel and Gretel
Once there were two siblings. The boy was named Hansel, and the girl was Gretel. Their mother died, but they lived with their father. Even though they were poor, they were very happy. But one day the father married again. His new wife was a very evil woman. She told her husband that they should leave the kids in the forest because they can’t afford to feed them. The father refused at first but eventually agreed. So the next night, the parents took Hansel and Gretel to the forest. However, Hansel knew of their plan because he had heard them. So, he had collected white pebbles that he threw along the way. The evil stepmom after walking for a distance left the kids in the forest and got home with the father. But Hansel and Gretel found their way back home following the white pebbles trail. The next day, the evil stepmom decided to do this again. But she didn’t let Hansel collect any pebbles. Since they had no time, they couldn’t find their way back, and they were truly lost. Hansel and Gretel kept walking, but they were tired and hungry. Suddenly, they saw a beautiful gingerbread house.
Excited and happy they started eating it. Then, an old lady came to them saying that she would take care of them. Hansel and Gretel were happy, but they didn’t know that she was a witch. She put Hansel in a cage and started making him fat, so she could eat him. And she made Gretel do all her household chores. One day, she decided it was time to eat Hansel. She asked Gretel to make the fire hot. Gretel had to think fast. She thought of a brilliant plan to save her brother. When the fire was hot, she called the witch and asked her to check. But when the witch was doing that, she pushed the witch into the fire. This way she saved her brother. They two siblings escaped and lived happily ever after.
7. Two Cats and the Monkey
One day two cats found a piece of bread. But they kept fighting for it. The first cat said it was his, but the second cat refused and claimed it to be his. A clever monkey that was walking their way decided to help them. He took the bread and told them that he would split it in half and share it equally with them. The cats agreed. But when he did this, one piece was bigger than the other. So he took a bite to make it equal. But this time, the other piece was bigger. This went on for a while. He kept taking a bite off from each bread to make sure it was the same size. However, in the end, he ate up the whole bread. The angry cats asked him why he did that, and the clever monkey replied saying that if they had dealt with the problem on their own, this wouldn’t have happened, but since they were stupid and could not do that, they both lost what they could have. The happy monkey went home while the two cats remained hungry.
8. The Ant and the Grasshopper
Once upon a time, there was an ant who worked hard all summer, storing food for the winter. A grasshopper came along, enjoying the warm sun and singing. The ant asked the grasshopper why he wasn’t storing food for the winter, but the grasshopper just laughed and said, “Why worry about winter? We have plenty of food right now.”
The winter came, and the grasshopper found himself cold and hungry. He went to the ant for food, but the ant told him, “I worked hard all summer, storing food for the winter. You should have done the same.” The grasshopper realized that his carelessness had led to his suffering, and the ant’s hard work and preparation had saved him from the same fate. The moral of the story is “A stitch in time saves nine.”
9.The Greedy Little Bird
Once upon a time, there lived a little bird in the forest named Tweetie. Tweetie loved to eat and was never satisfied with what he had. He would always ask the other birds for more food.
One day, the other birds had had enough of Tweetie’s greediness and decided to teach him a lesson. They decided to put a big pile of food in front of Tweetie and tell him to eat as much as he wanted.
So, they placed the food in front of Tweetie and he started eating like there was no tomorrow. He ate and ate until he finally burst! The other birds chuckled and told Tweetie, “See, you can never be too greedy!”
The moral of the story is that being greedy can lead to unpleasant consequences and it is always better to be satisfied with what we have With great memorable names and a simple story, this makes for a great short funny story for child and adults alike.
10. The Lazy Cat
Once upon a time, there was a lazy cat named Naptime who loved to sleep all day long. Naptime never wanted to do any work and would always find ways to avoid it.
One day, Naptime’s owner asked him to help bring in the firewood. Naptime didn’t want to do it, but he was too afraid to say no. So, he went outside to do the task but found it too tiring and decided to take a nap instead.
As he was napping, a group of mice came along and started carrying the firewood into the house. Naptime woke up and was shocked to see the mice doing all the work.
He realised that being lazy can lead to missing out on opportunities and that it is important to be helpful and work together with others.
The moral of the story is that laziness can prevent us from achieving our goals and that it is important to be productive and help others. It makes for an ideal choice among short funny children’s bedtime stories
Stories are a timeless tradition and have been passed down from generation to generation. Not only are they a source of entertainment for children, but they also enhance their imagination and creativity. Furthermore, they can also improve their vocabulary and teach valuable life lessons through their moral. So next time you’re tucking your little one into bed, consider sharing a short, funny story with them. Not only will they enjoy the humour, but they will also be learning important values and life lessons. So let’s embrace the power of storytelling and make it a fun and engaging part of our child’s bedtime routine with these short, funny stories for kids!
Funny Jokes for Kids
1. What do you call a boomerang that won’t come back?
A stick.
2. What does a cloud wear under his raincoat?
Thunderwear.
3. Two pickles fell out of a jar onto the floor. What did one say to the other?
Dill with it.
4. What time is it when the clock strikes 13?
Time to get a new clock.
5. How does a cucumber become a pickle?
It goes through a jarring experience.
6. What did one toilet say to the other?
You look a bit flushed.
7. What do you think of that new diner on the moon?
Food was good, but there really wasn’t much atmosphere.
8. Why did the dinosaur cross the road?
Because the chicken wasn’t born yet.
9. Why can’t Elsa from Frozen have a balloon?
Because she will “let it go, let it go.”
10. What musical instrument is found in the bathroom?
A tuba toothpaste.
11. Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?
Because she wanted to go to high school.
12. What do you call a dog magician?
A labracadabrador.
13. Where would you find an elephant?
The same place you lost her.
14. How do you get a squirrel to like you?
Act like a nut.
15. What do you call two birds in love?
Tweethearts
16. How does a scientist freshen her breath?
With experi-mints.
17. How are false teeth like stars?
They come out at night.
18. What building in your town has the most stories?
The public library.
19. What’s worse than finding a worm in your apple?
Finding half a worm.
20. What is a computer’s favorite snack?
Computer chips.
21. What did one volcano say to the other?
I lava you.
22. How do we know that the ocean is friendly?
It waves.
23. What is a tornado’s favorite game to play?
Twister.
24. How does the moon cut his hair?
Eclipse it.
25. How do you talk to a giant?
Use big words.
26. What animal is always at a baseball game?
A bat.
27. What falls in winter but never gets hurt?
Snow.
28. What did the Dalmatian say after lunch?
That hit the spot.
29. Why did the kid cross the playground?
To get to the other slide.
30. What do you call a droid that takes the long way around?
R2 detour.
31. Why did the cookie go to the hospital?
Because he felt crummy.
32. Why was the baby strawberry crying?
Because her mom and dad were in a jam.
33. What did the little corn say to the mama corn?
Where is pop corn?
34. How do you make a lemon drop?
Just let it fall.
35. What did the limestone say to the geologist?
Don’t take me for granite.
36. Why does a seagull fly over the sea?
Because if it flew over the bay, it would be a baygull.
37. What kind of water can’t freeze?
Hot water.
38. What kind of tree fits in your hand?
A palm tree.
39. What do you call a dinosaur that is sleeping?
A dino-snore.
40. What is fast, loud and crunchy?
A rocket chip.
41. Why did the teddy bear say no to dessert?
Because she was stuffed.
42. What has ears but cannot hear?
A cornfield.
43. What did the left eye say to the right eye?
Between us, something smells.
44. What did one plate say to the other plate?
Dinner is on me.
45. Why did the student eat his homework?
Because the teacher told him it was a piece of cake.
46. When you look for something, why is it always in the last place you look?Because when you find it, you stop looking.
47. What is brown, hairy and wears sunglasses?
A coconut on vacation.
Funny Birthday Jokes for Kids
48. What do you say to a rabbit on its birthday?
Hoppy Birthday.
49. What’s the one thing will you get every year on your birthday, guaranteed?
A year older.
50. Why do candles always go on the top of cakes?
Because it’s hard to light them from the bottom.
51. What do cakes and baseball teams have in common?
They both need a good batter.
52. What goes up but never comes down?
Your age.
53. What does every birthday end with?
The letter Y.
54. What did the tiger say to her cub on his birthday?
It’s roar birthday.
55. Why did the girl put her cake in the freezer?
She wanted to ice it.
56. Does a green candle burn longer than a pink one?
No, they both burn shorter.
57. Why did the little girl hit her birthday cake with a hammer?
It was a pound cake.
Funny Yo Mama Jokes for Kids
58. Yo Mama so small her best friend is an ant.
59. Yo Mama so old God signed her yearbook.
60. Yo Mama so short she has to hold a sign up that says, “Don’t spit, I can’t swim.”
61. Yo Mama so small she has to slam-dunk her bus fare.
62. Yo Mama so old she rode dinosaurs to school.
63. Yo Mama so old her memory is in black and white.
Funny Kids’ Jokes about Math
64. Why didn’t the quarter roll down the hill with the nickel?
Because it had more cents.
65. Why is the obtuse triangle always so frustrated?
Because it’s never right.
66. Why is six afraid of seven?
Because seven eight nine.
67. Why was the equal sign so humble?
Because he wasn’t greater than or less than anyone else.
68. What do you call guys who love math?
Algebros.
69. How do you stay warm in any room?
Go to the corner—it’s always 90 degrees.
70. Why was the fraction nervous about marrying the decimal?
Because he would have to convert.
71. Are monsters good at math?
Not unless you count Dracula.
72. Why was the math book sad?
Because it had too many problems.
73. Why does nobody talk to circles?
Because there’s no point.
Funny Animal Kids Jokes
74. Why couldn’t the pony sing a lullaby?
She was a little horse.
75. What was the first animal in space?
The cow that jumped over the moon.
76. Why don’t elephants chew gum?
They do, just not in public.
77. What did the banana say to the dog?
Bananas can’t talk.
78. How do you make an octopus laugh?
With ten-tickles.
79. What do you call a sleeping bull?
A bull-dozer.
80. How do you fit more pigs on a farm?
Build a sty-scraper.
81. What did the farmer call the cow that had no milk?
An udder failure.
82. What do you call a cow that won’t give milk?
A milk dud.
83. Why do fish live in salt water?
Because pepper makes them sneeze.
84. What do you get from a pampered cow?
Spoiled milk.
85. Where do polar bears vote?
The North Poll
86. What sound do porcupines make when they kiss?
Ouch!
87. Why did the snake cross the road?
To get to the other ssside.
88. Why are fish so smart?
Because they live in schools.
Funny Pirate Jokes for Kids
89. What did the ocean say to the pirate?
Nothing, it just waved.
90. Why don’t pirates shower before they walk the plank?
Because they’ll just wash up on shore later.
91. What happened when Bluebeard fell overboard in the Red Sea?
He got marooned.
92. How did the pirate get his flag so cheaply?
He bought it on sail.
93. What has 8 legs, 8 arms, and 8 eyes?
8 pirates.
94. How much does it cost a pirate to get his ears pierced?
About a buck an ear.
95. Why is pirating so addictive?
They say once ye lose yer first hand, ye get hooked.
96. How do pirates know that they are pirates?
They think, therefore they arrr.
Funny Kids’ Jokes About Cats
97. What is a cat’s favorite color?
Purrr-ple.
98. What song does a cat like best?
Three Blind Mice.
99. Where did the school kittens go for their field trip?
To the mew-seum.
100. What kind of kitten works for the Red Cross?
A first-aid kit.
101. Why are cats good at video games?
Because they have nine lives.
102. What did the cat say when he fell off the table?
“Me-ow.”
103. What is the difference between a cat that got photocopied and a cat that follows you?
One is a cat copy; the other is a copy cat.
104. What do you get when you cross a ball and a cat?
A fur ball.
105. What’s a cat’s favorite magazine?
A cat-alogue.
106. What cat likes living in water?
An octo-puss.
Funny Halloween Kid Jokes
107. Why didn’t the skeleton go to school?
His heart wasn’t in it.
108. How does a vampire start a letter?
Tomb it may concern…
109. What is a monster’s favorite dessert?
I scream.
110. What monster plays tricks on Halloween?
Prank-enstein.
111. What kind of music do mummies love?
Wrap music.
112. What fruit do scarecrows love the most?
Straw-berries.
113. What does a witch use to do her hair?
Scarespray.
114. What room does a ghost not need?
A living room.
115. What kind of dog does Dracula have?
A blood hound.
116. What is a ghost’s nose full of?
Boo-gers.
117. What do birds say on Halloween?
Trick or tweet.
118. Are black cats bad luck?
Sure, if you’re a mouse.
119. How do you fix a cracked pumpkin?
A pumpkin patch.
120. When is it bad luck to be followed by a black cat?
When you’re a mouse.
121. What do you call two witches living together?
Broommates.
122. What happens when a vampire goes in the snow?
Frost bite.
123. Why did the zombie skip school?
He was feeling rotten.
124. What is a vampire’s favorite fruit?
A blood orange.
125. What instrument does a skeleton play?
The trom-bone.
126. Where do baby ghosts go during the day?
Day-scare centers.
127. Why didn’t the skeleton go to the dance?
Because he had no body to go with.
128. What candy do you eat on the playground?
Recess pieces.
129. How do ghosts wash their hair?
With sham-boo.
130. What’s a witch’s favorite subject in school?
Spelling.
131. What’s big, scary and has three wheels?
A monster on a tricycle.
132. Why don’t vampires have more friends?
Because they are a pain in the neck.
133. What position does a ghost play in hockey?
Ghoulie
134. What do you call a witch who goes to the beach?
A sand-witch.
135. What do you give a vampire when he’s sick?
Coffin drops.
136. What kinds of pants do ghosts wear?
Boo-jeans.
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Funny Thanksgiving Kid Jokes
137. Who isn’t hungry at Thanksgiving?
The turkey—he’s already stuffed.
138. Can a turkey jump higher than Mount Everest?
Yes, because a building can’t jump at all.
139. Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
The outside.
140. What always comes at the end of Thanksgiving?
The letter g.
141. What’s the key to a great Thanksgiving dinner?
The tur-key.
142. Where does Christmas come before Thanksgiving?
In the dictionary.
143. Why did pilgrims’ pants always fall down?
Because they wore their belt buckle on their hat.
144. What do turkeys and teddy bears have in common?
They both have stuffing.
145. What key won’t open any door?
A turkey.
146. Why did the turkey cross the road?
It was the chicken’s day off.
147. Why did the chewing gum cross the road?
It was stuck on the turkey’s foot.
148. Why did the turkey cross the road twice?
To show he wasn’t a chicken.
149. What do you get when a turkey lays an egg on top of a barn?
An eggroll.
150. Why was the turkey the drummer in the band?
Because he had drumsticks.
151. What’s the best thing to put into pumpkin pie?
Your teeth.
152. What’s the best dance to do on Thanksgiving?
The turkey trot.
153. Why did the Pilgrims sail from England to America?
Because they missed their plane.
154. When the Pilgrims landed, where did they stand?
On their feet.
155. Why did the police arrest the turkey?
They suspected it of fowl play.
156. What should you wear to Thanksgiving dinner?
A har-vest.
157. If the Pilgrims were alive today, what would they be most famous for?
Their age.
158. Where do you find a turkey with no legs?
Where you left it.
159. What do you call it when it rains turkeys?
Foul weather.
160. Why did the turkey sit on the tomahawk?
To hatch-et.
161. What kind of music did Pilgrims listen to?
Plymouth Rock.
162. What smells the best at a Thanksgiving dinner?
Your nose.
163. Why do turkeys always say, “gobble, gobble”?
Because they never learned good table manners.
Funny Christmas Jokes for Kids
164. What do elves learn in school?
The elf-abet.
165. How does a snowman lose weight?
He waits for the weather to get warmer.
166. What did one snowman say to the other snowman?
Do you smell carrots?
167. What do you call a reindeer with bad manners?
Rude-olph.
168. Why does Santa work at the North Pole?
Because the penguins kicked him out of the South Pole.
169. What falls at the North Pole and never gets hurt?
Snow.
170. How does a sheep say Merry Christmas?
Fleece Navidad.
171. Why did the Christmas tree go to the barber?
It needed to be trimmed.
172. What is an elf’s favorite kind of music?
Wrap music.
173. What kind of photos do elves take?
Elfies.
174. What do road crews use at the North Pole?
Snow cones.
175. Why did Rudolph get a bad grade on his report card?
Because he went down in history.
176. What wears a red suit and goes, “Oh, oh, oh”?
Santa walking backwards.
177. Where does a snowman keep his money?
In a snow bank.
178. What do you get when you combine a Christmas tree with a computer?
A pine-apple.
179. In what year does New Year’s Day come before Christmas?
Every year.
180. What do snowmen eat for breakfast?
Frosted Flakes.
181. What kind of motorcycle does Santa like to ride?
A Holly Davidson.
182. Why are Christmas trees bad at sewing?
Because they always drop their needles.
183. What do you get when Santa becomes a detective?
Santa clues.
Funny Easter Jokes for Kids
184. Why was the Easter Bunny so upset?
He was having a bad hare day.
185. How did the soggy Easter Bunny dry himself?
With a hare dryer.
186. How does the Easter bunny stay in shape?
Lots of eggs-ercise.
187. Why can’t a rabbit’s nose be 12 inches long?
Because then it would be a foot.
188. How can you tell which rabbits are the oldest in a group?
Just look for the gray hares.
189. What do you call a bunny who isn’t smart?
A hare brain.
190. What’s the best way to catch a unique rabbit?
Unique up on him.
191. What happened when the Easter Bunny met the rabbit of his dreams?
They lived hoppily ever after.
192. What do you call a line of rabbits walking backwards?
A receding hareline.
193. Why shouldn’t you tell an Easter egg a good joke?
It might crack up.
194. What did one colored egg say to the other?
Heard any good yolks lately?
195. What do you call a rabbit who tells jokes?
A funny bunny.
196. What is a rabbit’s favorite dance?
The Bunny Hop.
197. What kind of jewelry do rabbits wear?
14 carrot gold.
198. How many chocolate bunnies can you put into an empty Easter basket?
Only one because after that, it’s not empty.
199. What do you call a rabbit with fleas?
Bugs Bunny.
200. Why did the Easter egg hide?
He was a little chicken.
201. Why did the robber jump in the shower?
He wanted to make a clean getaway.
202. What kind of shoes do robbers wear?
Sneakers..