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Looking for ghost jokes for kids? Here are 25 short, sweet and totally unscary jokes, perfect for a gentle Halloween. These are friendly little ghosts who say «boo» just to get a laugh. We sorted them by age: 3 to 5 years and 6 to 8 years.
Ghost jokes for kids ages 3 to 5
At this age, the fun is in the sounds, the silliness and things kids already know, like ice cream, bath time and toys. The jokes are tiny and the answer comes fast, so nobody loses interest.
- Why doesn't the little ghost like rain? It makes his sheet all soggy!
- What is a ghost's favorite ice cream? Boo-nilla!
- What is a little ghost's favorite bath? A bubble bath, because he gets extra floaty!
- What is a little ghost's favorite toy? A balloon, because they love floating together!
- How does a little ghost say hello? «Boo! I missed you!»
- What is a ghost's favorite pet? A boo-dle!
- What does a little ghost eat for breakfast? Pancakes, because they are soft and fluffy just like him!
- Why did the little ghost go to school? To learn how to spell B-O-O!
- What is a little ghost's favorite color? White, because it goes with everything!
- What did the ghost say to the pumpkin? You are glowing today!
- Where does a little ghost keep his coins? In a see-through piggy bank so everyone can look!
- Why does everybody love the little ghost? Because he floats right over whenever you need a hug!
Ghost jokes for kids ages 6 to 8
Now the puns arrive. A child who already reads can catch the wordplay and gets the fun of explaining the joke to everyone else.
- What happens when a ghost gets in an elevator? It lifts everybody's spirits!
- What is a ghost's favorite game? Hide-and-seek, because he always wins by disappearing!
- What is a ghost's favorite instrument? The flute, because he can blow a perfect «ooo»!
- What is a ghost's favorite subject at school? History, because he was there when it happened!
- What does a ghost say when he makes a mistake? Oops, I went totally blank!
- Why do ghosts get invited to every party? Because they always bring the spirit!
- What does a little ghost want to be when he grows up? A magician, because he can make anything disappear!
- What is a ghost's favorite day of the week? Boo-sday!
- How does a ghost count to ten? One, two, boo, four, five, boo, seven, eight, boo, ten!
- What is a ghost's favorite dessert? Gelatin, because you can see right through it!
- What does a little ghost do when he is happy? A wiggly sheet dance!
- Why can't ghosts play cards? Because their hands are see-through and everybody can see their cards!
- What does one little ghost say to another at bedtime? Good night, sleep tight, only sweet dreams and no scares!
How to tell ghost jokes without scaring anyone
The secret is your tone of voice. Instead of whispering in a spooky way, tell the joke in a cheerful voice with a big smile. The ghost in the joke is a funny little friend, not a horror character, and kids pick that up from the way you tell it.
Pause before the answer. That tiny moment of silly suspense is half the fun. Ask the joke, wait, look your child in the eyes and only then deliver the punchline, ideally with a gentle «boo» and a hug.
Let your child guess. Even when the guess is wrong, the funny answer usually brings a giggle. For the little ones, repeat the same joke many times: kids from 3 to 5 love hearing it again and again, and they learn to predict the ending.
If your child is on the sensitive side, start with the bath, ice cream and breakfast jokes. They have no scary feeling at all and help kids see ghosts as friendly characters. Never push: if your child does not want to play ghosts today, that is fine, pick another theme.
For ages 6 to 8, try a challenge: ask your child to invent a ghost joke of their own. Just swap the object in the question, like a food, a sport or a toy, and add a «boo» at the end. It is great practice for creativity and vocabulary.
Keep the fun going
After the giggles, how about a visit to the free Pigúiça game? It runs in the browser, with no sign-up and no ads. If your child likes friendly little creatures, check out our monster jokes for kids too. And to burn off that Halloween energy with crayons, we have free coloring pages to print.
Frequently asked questions
Do ghost jokes scare young children?
Not when they are the cute kind. The jokes in this list use friendly little ghosts who play, take baths and eat pancakes. Still, watch your child's reaction and change the subject if they are not comfortable.
What is the best age for ghost jokes?
From about age 3, with very simple jokes about sounds and everyday things. From 6 to 8, kids understand puns and wordplay and start to love making up their own jokes.
How can I use ghost jokes at Halloween?
Write one joke on each little card and put them in a basket. Each child draws one and tells it to the group. It also works at snack time or on the walk home after trick-or-treating, always with a grown-up nearby.
Your next adventure could be a moment together.
Now that you have met Pigúiça here, discover the story behind her world. See the illustrations, read the beginning and choose a book to share with your child, one page at a time.
Your next adventure could be a moment together.
Now that you have met Pigúiça here, discover the story behind her world. See the illustrations, read the beginning and choose a book to share with your child, one page at a time.
