Can you recommend some famous children's short ghost stories?

Sure. 'The Little Red Hen' is a very famous one. In this story, the little red hen does all the work of growing wheat, harvesting it, and making bread while the other animals refuse to help. But in the end, she doesn't share the bread with those lazy animals. It teaches kids the value of hard work.

Sure. 'The Little Prince' is a very famous one. It tells the story of a little prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting various strange characters. Another is 'The Ugly Duckling' by Andersen. It shows the journey of a duckling that is initially ostracized because it looks different but eventually turns into a beautiful swan. And 'Charlotte's Web' is also well - known. It's about the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte.

One popular children's short ghost story is 'The Ghost in the Attic'. It's about a little girl who hears strange noises coming from the attic. When she goes to investigate, she sees a faint figure that looks like a little boy. He tells her he's lost and can't find his way out. Another one is 'The Haunted Tree'. In this story, there's an old tree in the park that is said to be haunted. A boy dares his friends to touch it at night, and when one does, they all feel a cold shiver run down their spines.

Sure. 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll has short story - like elements. It's about a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a strange world filled with peculiar creatures. Then there's 'The Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame. It features the adventures of Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger. These stories are not only fun but also teach important values to children.

There's the short story 'The Canterville Ghost' by Oscar Wilde. It's a humorous yet spooky story about a ghost in an old English manor who tries to haunt a family from America but is constantly thwarted by their practical and matter - of - fact attitude. 'August Heat' is also a great short ghost story. A man has a premonition of his own death after seeing a strange drawing, and as the day progresses, events seem to be leading him towards that fateful end. And 'The Mezzotint' by M. R. James, which features a strange and disturbing print that reveals a terrifying scene.

Sure. 'Charlotte's Web' is a very popular one. It's about a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. Charlotte weaves words into her web to save Wilbur from being slaughtered. It's a heartwarming story about friendship.

Sure. 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe is a very famous one. It's a short story about a man who kills an old man because he can't stand the old man's 'evil eye', and then he is haunted by the sound of the old man's beating heart.

Sure. 'The Monkey's Paw' is a good start. It's not overly complex and has a clear moral about being careful what you wish for. The supernatural element is easy to understand. Another one is 'The Open Window'. It has a simple plot that builds up to a spooky ending. It shows how a well - told story can create a sense of unease.

Anancy stories are quite famous. Anancy is a spider character known for his cleverness and trickery. His adventures teach children valuable lessons about using their wits. Another is 'The Boy Who Cried Duppy'. It's a spooky yet educational story that warns children about the consequences of lying.

Sure. 'The Story of the Magic Horse' is a well - known Turkish children's story. It has elements of magic and adventure as the main character rides the magic horse to different places. And 'The Tale of the Golden Key' is another one. It usually contains elements of mystery and discovery, which can really capture a child's imagination.