Halloween story 3-4 years old Reading 4 min.

The Magic of Halloween Balloons

Lily and her cat Shadow spend a bright Halloween day blowing up pumpkin balloons for a neighborhood party, meeting a curious crow and sharing playful surprises along the way.

Download this story in PDF

Ideal for sharing or printing this story!

Download the e-book (.epub)

Read this story on your e-reader.

A 4-year-old girl with a round face and rosy cheeks, light brown hair in pigtails, delighted expression, energetically blowing up a large orange pumpkin-faced balloon; her mother, about 30–35, with tied brown hair and a gentle smile, stands beside her inflating another orange balloon and watching proudly; a fluffy black cat named Shadow wearing a small purple witch hat nudges the girl's feet and bats at the balloon; a curious raven perches on a wooden fence watching the floating balloons; backyard at dusk with green lawn, string lights and decorated pumpkins on a wooden table, blurred brick house in the background; warm, welcoming childlike scene with floating orange pumpkin balloons, a few rising into the twilight sky, warm colors (orange, purple, yellow), soft textures and rounded shapes.

report a problem with this image

Text size:

Dyslexia-optimized reading

Designed for 3–4 years: a simple, reassuring story suitable for preschool children.

Part 1: The Mysterious Pumpkins

Once upon a time, in a small, cozy village, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily was four years old and loved Halloween. She had a fluffy black cat named Shadow who followed her everywhere.

One bright, sunny morning, Lily woke up excited. "Today is Halloween!" she cheered. "We must get ready, Shadow!"

Lily put on her orange pumpkin costume. It was soft and round, just like a real pumpkin. She giggled as she twirled in front of the mirror. Shadow meowed happily, wearing a tiny witch hat on his head.

Lily's mom had a special Halloween task for her. "Lily," she said with a smile, "we need to blow up pumpkin balloons for the Halloween party tonight. Can you help?"

"Yes, Mommy!" Lily exclaimed, clapping her hands. "I love balloons!"

Together, they went to the backyard. There, they found a big bag filled with orange balloons. Each balloon had a funny pumpkin face drawn on it. Lily's eyes sparkled with joy.

Part 2: The Pumpkin Balloon Adventure

Lily took a deep breath and blew into the first balloon. It grew bigger and bigger until it looked like a plump pumpkin. "Wow!" she said, her eyes wide with wonder. Shadow purred and rubbed against her leg.

As Lily and her mom blew up more balloons, a gentle breeze began to blow. The balloons danced in the air, floating gently like little clouds. Lily laughed. "Look, Mommy! They're flying!"

Suddenly, one balloon slipped from Lily's fingers and floated up, up, up into the sky. "Oh no!" she gasped. But then she giggled. "It's going to visit the moon!"

Lily's mom chuckled and hugged her. "Don't worry, Lily. We have plenty more to blow up."

As they worked, a friendly crow landed nearby, watching with curious eyes. "Hello, Mr. Crow!" Lily waved. The crow cawed and hopped around, making Lily giggle even more.

Part 3: The Halloween Party

By the afternoon, the backyard was filled with bright, bouncy pumpkin balloons. They bobbed in the breeze, looking cheerful and fun. Lily was proud of her work.

When the sun began to set, the village children came over for the party. They wore all sorts of costumes—ghosts, fairies, and even a tiny dinosaur. Everyone laughed and played under the twinkling stars.

Lily's mom brought out a delicious pumpkin cake. "Happy Halloween, everyone!" she said. The children cheered and clapped their hands.

Lily felt warm and happy inside. She knew Halloween was about more than costumes and candy. It was about sharing fun times with friends and family.

As the night ended, Lily cuddled up with Shadow, watching the pumpkin balloons sway gently in the moonlight. "Goodnight, pumpkins," she whispered. "See you next Halloween!"

And with that, Lily drifted off to sleep, dreaming of more happy Halloween adventures to come.

Ad-free €3 per month

Would you like uninterrupted reading? Support Oh My Tales, remove all ads and enjoy other included benefits from 3€ per month.

See the plans & rates

report a problem with this story

What did you think of this story?

Give your opinion by assigning a rating to this story based on what you and/or your child thought. Thank you in advance!

The quiz: did you understand the story well?

Cozy: Warm and comfortable, like a soft blanket or a small room.
Fluffy: Very soft and light, like a pillow or a pet's fur.
Twirled: Turned around quickly in a happy or playful way.
Pumpkin costume: Clothes that make you look like a pumpkin for a party.
Mirror: A shiny glass that shows you your own face.
Witch hat: A tall, pointy hat often worn for make-believe or costumes.
Backyard: The outdoor area behind a house where children can play.
Balloons: Light, air-filled toys that float and are fun to hold.
Breeze: A gentle, soft wind that moves leaves and hair.
Slipped: Lost your hold and moved suddenly, often down or away.
Gasped: Took a quick, surprised breath when something startled you.
Chuckled: Laughed quietly in a soft, happy way.
Curious: Wanting to learn or know more about something new.
Twinkling: Shining with small, bright flashes like tiny stars.
Cuddled: Held close to feel warm, safe, and loved.
Moonlight: The soft light that comes from the Moon at night.
Drifted: Moved slowly and gently, like a leaf on water.

Create a magical and unique story for your child!

Create a personalized adventure in just a few minutes where your child becomes the hero. With our exclusive tool, it's easy, free, and fun!

Create a story

Themes related to this story:

friendship share imagination creativity cozy backyard balloon pumpkin

Download this story:

Download this story in PDF Download the e-book (.epub)

To read next in Halloween Stories for 3-4 years old

A curious, shy 4-year-old girl with a round face and light brown pigtails smiles while wearing a small crooked black witch hat, a purple starry dress, and holding a white candy bucket with a smiling ghost; her father (about 35) with a short beard and warm amused expression stands behind her left with a hand on her shoulder in a brown autumn coat, and her mother (about 33) with long tied hair and a reassuring smile stands slightly to the right holding a warm flashlight. The scene is nighttime in front of a house with a wooden fence, carved pumpkins on the porch, orange string lights, paper bats in the trees, falling red, orange and yellow leaves, and a pale yellow moon with pink clouds; the girl tilts her head listening attentively to a small

Mila and the Cozy Halloween Mystery

Interactive story

Four-year-old Max, smiling and brave in a shiny green dinosaur costume with a padded tail and toothy hood, holds an orange pumpkin bucket and reaches toward a small glowing door in the grass; about four-year-old Lily, dressed as a pink sparkling fairy with translucent wings and glitter shoes, stands to his right holding his hand and gazing at the magical door with wonder; a small blackish-brown cat named Shadow wears a tiny purple witch hat and perches on the grassy door, purring; a cute translucent pale violet ghost floats shyly above the ground between Max and the door; the scene is an autumn cobblestone street under a full moon with scattered orange and red leaves, carved pumpkins on porches, and a large oak with a pumpkin-shaped door set into the lawn emitting a twinkling violet light as the children and cat join hands and say the magic word to help the little ghost inside, creating a warm, softly lit moment.

The night Max helped the little ghost

Reading 5 min.

A small smiling 4-year-old boy with bright round eyes wears a funny purple wizard hat and an orange sweater-dress, tenderly cradling a round bumpy pumpkin; a black cat with white paws and big yellow eyes sits on the bed rubbing its head against the pumpkin and purring; a mischievous raccoon with a leaf cape perches on the windowsill peeking in; two yellow-green fireflies circle above the bed leaving sparkling trails; the cozy bedroom has soft purple walls, an orange-and-brown striped wool blanket, a cushion made of folded socks, ghostlike white curtains and a yellow porch light outside; scene: a gentle magical Halloween night with silver moonlight through the window, warm colors, soft contrasts, in a simple 1990s cartoon style.

Sam and the pumpkin's cozy night

Reading 6 min.

A small glittery green modeling-clay dragon with shiny round eyes smiles proudly as it sticks a small golden star onto a huge orange pumpkin; a chubby brown clay hedgehog in a purple wizard hat supports it with a paw, three light-gray mice dressed as tiny witches form a little ladder against the pumpkin, a friendly translucent white ghost waves a silver scarf at left, smiling bats flutter upper right, all in a patch of carved pumpkins with yellow and red dry leaves and flattened green grass under a dark blue night sky with a pale moon and dotted stars; the scene is a cozy, collaborative Halloween moment with bright colors, rounded shapes, visible clay texture, and the pumpkin beginning to emit a soft golden glow.

The little dragon's Halloween star

Reading 3 min.

Three girls, about 6: Mia, brown hair in pigtails wearing a tall black witch hat and purple dress, left, holding an orange basket handle and looking toward the door with wonder; Zoe, short blonde hair with striped fabric cat ears and a small black tail, center, in a black paw costume leaning toward the basket with one hand on Mia's sleeve; Lily, red hair in braids wearing a small ghost sheet with eye holes, right, slightly back, shyly smiling and holding an orange bag with a red heart. On a worn wooden doorstep at twilight: a green wooden door with a round doorbell, striped welcome mat, pumpkin string lights on the railing, potted plant, brown autumn leaves on the steps and warm light from a window. The girls lean over a small black basket on the mat labeled

The Treat Bag Team and the Helpful Neighbor

Reading 6 min.

Four children, about 3: Mia with short brown hair in a red-and-black ladybug costume holding a small silver flashlight at left, joyful looking at the wall; Lily with a blonde bob in a soft white ghost costume with a smiling hood, sitting front center with arms wide and flashlight aimed at the wall; Nora with light-brown braided hair in a purple cat costume with painted whiskers at right, leaning forward and twirling an imaginary tail toward the ceiling with her flashlight; Zoe with black pigtails in a dark-green little witch costume with a slipping big hat behind the others, holding a paper fake mustache under the hat and casting a large hat shadow on the wall. Cozy living room at dusk with light wood floor, small colorful rug, warm table lamp, paper pumpkin on the wall and an open dress-up box with mustaches and hats. Main scene: they play with flashlights projecting large funny silhouettes on the wall (rabbit ears, ghost blob, corkscrew tail, huge hat with mustache), warm colors, visible paper-cut textures, happy, conspiratorial expressions.

Halloween Shadows and Mr. Hat's Pudding Mustache

Reading 5 min.

A cozy, non-scary Halloween night in chibi-kawaii style: a joyful, slightly shy 4-year-old girl with big bright eyes, pink cheeks and brown pigtails wearing a glittering pumpkin hat, an orange polka-dot dress and boots, holding a teddy named Mr. Button (cute stitched face, black bat cape) and reaching to pet a tiny black kitten with fluffy fur and large green eyes rubbing her shoe; her smiling, reassuring father of about 30 in a blue jacket and jeans crouches beside her holding her hand protectively; they stand on a neighborhood sidewalk with lit jack-o'-lanterns, orange garlands, white ghost balloons, falling red and yellow leaves and warm lamplight, warm colors, soft contrasts, clear lines and plush textures.

Mia and the Magical Halloween Night

Reading 3 min.

A 4-year-old boy named Max wears a shiny orange cape and a large pointed hat. He has sparkling eyes and a big smile as he mixes a fruit potion in a blue bowl. Next to him, Mia, a 5-year-old girl dressed as a witch in a purple dress and black hat, watches Max with curiosity, holding a wooden spoon. Ben, another 4-year-old boy with green monster claws and a wiggly tail, stands a bit back, laughing and holding a glass of potion. The scene takes place in a cozy kitchen decorated with string lights and smiling pumpkins. Bright colors illuminate the room, and autumn leaves are scattered on the table. Max, Mia, and Ben are preparing a magical fruit potion for Halloween, filled with red apples, juicy oranges, and purple grapes, creating a joyful and festive atmosphere.

Max and the Halloween Magic Potion

Reading 6 min.

A 4-year-old girl, Mia, is wearing a black cat costume with pointy ears and a swishing tail. She has bright eyes and a big joyful smile, holding a long paper banner that says

Mia's Halloween welcome

Reading 4 min.

Pip, the round and shiny pumpkin-shaped bucket, wears a small purple cape and has a big joyful smile. He is sharing colorful candies with his friends. Bristle, the little broom, has a green bow and is gently sweeping the path with a focused and friendly expression. Tinka, the wind chime, sparkles with little bells and dances joyfully in the wind, producing sweet and melodic sounds. The scene takes place in a magical garden, lit by the full moon, with golden leaves falling from the trees, brightly colored flowers, and soft shadows dancing on the ground. Pip and his friends gather around a small pile of candies, laughing and sharing treats, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere filled with joy and camaraderie.

Pip's gentle Halloween: a handful of candy to share

Reading 10 min.

Get new stories every Sunday evening!

Receive 7 exciting and captivating stories, tailored to your child's age and tastes, every Sunday at 5 PM*. It's free and guaranteed spam-free!
*Email sent at 5 PM Central European Time (CET).

We don't like spam either. So, we will only send you stories. You can unsubscribe whenever you want.

Notification

The Magic of Halloween Balloons

Part 1: The Mysterious Pumpkins

Part 2: The Pumpkin Balloon Adventure

Part 3: The Halloween Party

What did you think of this story?

The quiz: did you understand the story well?

Glossary: complicated words in the story

Create a magical and unique story for your child!

Themes related to this story:

Download this story:

To read next in Halloween Stories for 3-4 years old

Get new stories every Sunday evening!