Halloween is such a magical time for preschoolers. There are colorful costumes, glowing pumpkins, buckets of candy, and a friendly chill in the air. But for little ones, Halloween shouldn’t be scary — it should be full of fun, giggles, and imagination.
These 7 short Halloween stories for preschoolers are written just for that — to make little hearts happy and calm before bedtime. Each story features kind witches, smiling pumpkins, and friendly ghosts. They teach gentle lessons about kindness, courage, and sharing while keeping the Halloween spirit light and happy.
Let’s jump into these not-so-spooky adventures!
1. Penny the Happy Pumpkin
In the pumpkin patch, Penny was the smallest pumpkin on the vine. She watched as the farmer carved faces into her friends — some looked spooky, others silly.
When it was her turn, Penny said softly, “Could I please have a big, happy smile?”
The farmer chuckled and gave her the warmest grin. That night, Penny’s candle glowed so brightly that every child who passed by waved and smiled.
“I’m not scary,” Penny said proudly. “I’m the happiest pumpkin in town!”
Her glow spread warmth and joy down the street. Even the moon winked at her, saying, “You shine just right.”
Moral: Smiles can light up even the darkest night.
2. Boo the Shy Ghost
Boo wasn’t like other ghosts. While his friends loved shouting “BOO!” to surprise people, Boo always hid behind a cloud, too shy to make a sound.
One Halloween night, he decided to try. “Boo…” he whispered gently to a group of kids.
The children giggled. “You’re the cutest ghost ever!”
Boo blushed — or at least, as much as a ghost could. He realized he didn’t need to scare anyone to make them happy. From then on, he became the friendly ghost who made everyone laugh instead of scream.
Now, whenever Halloween came around, children called out, “Hi, Boo!” and he’d wave shyly from the clouds.
Moral: You don’t have to be scary to be special — just be yourself.
3. Luna’s Magic Broom Ride
Luna the little witch had a brand-new broom, but it was wobbly and squeaky. When she tried to fly, it zigzagged and dipped.
“Oh no!” Luna gasped. “I’ll never fly straight!”
Her broom giggled. “Don’t worry, Luna. Let’s go slow and steady.”
They flew over glowing pumpkins, rustling trees, and twinkling stars. Luna saw everything she’d missed before — an owl blinking sleepily, a cat chasing falling leaves, and children laughing below.
She realized that going slow was wonderful — it let her enjoy the magic all around.
“Thank you, broom,” Luna said. “You’re just right for me.”
Moral: Slow and steady can be the most magical way to go.
4. Tommy and the Candy Monster
Tommy loved candy more than anything. On Halloween night, he filled his bucket to the brim — chocolates, lollipops, and jelly beans!
But when he got home, a tiny candy monster popped out of his bag! It was made of wrappers and sugar sprinkles.
“Stop!” squeaked the monster. “If you eat all of that, you’ll get a tummy ache!”
Tommy frowned, then smiled. “You’re right. Maybe I should share.”
So he brought candy to his friends next door and even to his sleepy little sister. The candy monster clapped happily and disappeared with a puff of sweet-smelling sugar.
Moral: Sharing makes every treat even sweeter.
5. The Little Bat Who Was Afraid of the Dark
Benny was a baby bat who didn’t like flying at night. “It’s too dark!” he said. “What if I can’t see?”
His mom smiled. “Benny, bats have special eyes and ears. The night is our friend.”
Benny took a deep breath and flapped his tiny wings. As he flew, he began to see the stars sparkling like diamonds and the moon glowing like a big lantern in the sky.
He saw his friends swooping and twirling through the cool air, playing tag among the trees. The darkness wasn’t scary anymore — it was beautiful!
When he landed, Benny said proudly, “The night isn’t dark — it’s just full of twinkles!”
Moral: Sometimes what seems scary at first can be truly wonderful.
6. Willa and the Wiggly Spider
On Halloween night, Willa the witch opened her candy bucket — and out popped a tiny spider!
“Eek!” she cried, dropping the bucket.
But the spider waved a small leg. “Wait! I’m not scary. I just got lost looking for my web!”
Willa knelt down. “Oh, you poor thing! Let’s get you home.”
She gently carried the spider on her broom to a nearby tree. “Here you go,” she said, smiling.
The spider spun a sparkly silver heart in its web as a thank-you. “You’re the kindest witch I know!” it said.
Willa smiled and whispered, “Happy Halloween, little spider.”
Moral: Be kind — even small creatures need a helping hand.
7. The Pumpkin Parade
Every Halloween, Farmer Dan lined up his pumpkins for the town parade. There were big pumpkins, small pumpkins, and even a few bumpy, lumpy ones.
One tiny pumpkin felt shy. “I’m too small to be in the parade,” it whispered.
But the biggest pumpkin said kindly, “We all glow brighter together.”
When night fell, every pumpkin was lit with a candle. The little pumpkin’s light flickered softly — and to everyone’s surprise, it shone the brightest of all!
The children clapped and cheered. “Hooray for the tiny pumpkin!”
And from that night on, the pumpkin patch glowed brighter than ever before.
Moral: No one is too small to shine their light.
Conclusion
These 7 short Halloween stories for preschoolers are full of warmth, laughter, and gentle lessons. From Boo the shy ghost to Penny the smiling pumpkin, each character shows that Halloween can be full of kindness, sharing, and courage — not fear.
When you read these stories aloud, your little ones will giggle, smile, and learn the sweetest Halloween lessons of all:
✨ Be kind.
✨ Be brave.
✨ Be yourself.
Happy Halloween — may your pumpkins glow bright and your hearts glow brighter!
Also read: 7 Halloween Stories for 10-Year-Olds
