Funny Short Bedtime Stories For Girlfriend

There is something magical about a bedtime story told by someone who has absolutely no idea what they are doing. In this tale, Ben panics when Mia asks for a story and ends up retelling the entire plot of Shrek, complete with voices so loud the neighbor's dog joins in. It is one of our favorite short funny short bedtime stories for girlfriend evenings, packed with silly voices and a surprisingly tender finish. You can create your own version with Sleepytale in just a few clicks.

Why Funny For Girlfriend Stories Work So Well at Bedtime

Humor has a way of loosening the grip of a long day. When kids hear a story where the storyteller is hilariously unprepared, stumbling through plot points and doing ridiculous voices, it signals that bedtime is not something rigid or stressful. It is a space for laughter, warmth, and letting go. That sense of playful safety is exactly why funny for girlfriend stories at night resonate so deeply with young listeners, too. Ben's retelling of Shrek works because it is messy and affectionate at the same time. He roars, he squeals, he splutters a donkey laugh that wakes the dog next door. Kids love that kind of joyful chaos because it mirrors the way they experience the world: loudly, fully, and without embarrassment. By the time the story winds down, the silliness has done its job, and sleep arrives on soft feet.

The Ceiling Got the Full Shrek

2 min 43 sec

“Story?” Mia asked, already half under the blanket, eyelids drooping like wet laundry.
Ben froze.

He’d read her exactly one book in his life: a diner menu.
He glanced around the dim room for rescue.

The lamp shrugged.
The closet door stayed shut.

Even the stuffed giraffe looked away.
“Sure,” he croaked.

“Once upon a… uh… time.” He started with a castle, because castles felt bedtime safe.
Then he remembered Shrek had a castle.

Sort of.
It also had a dragon, but he trimmed that detail.

He trimmed a lot of details.
He trimmed so many details the plot got as bald as an egg.

“So there’s this ogre,” he whispered, “who likes mud.
A lot.

Like, he bathes in it.
Eats it.

Probably mails it to relatives at Christmas.” Mia’s mouth curved.
Good sign.

He kept going.
Ben’s voice slipped into excited gear.

He told her about the swamp, the talking donkey, the lord with the haircut that looked like it had been drawn by an angry toddler.
He acted every part.

He did the donkey’s laugh, hee-haw spluttering so loud the neighbor’s dog barked back.
He did the ogre’s roar, so deep his own ribcage rattled.

He even did the gingerbread boy’s squeal, though that one pinched his throat.
Mia’s breathing slowed.

Her fingers uncurled from the blanket.
She was out.

He could stop.
He should stop.

He didn’t stop.
Ben leaned closer to the dark ceiling and whispered the rest like a secret he owed the universe.

He whispered the wedding, the dragon bursting in wearing lipstick, the karaoke number.
He whispered the part where the castle door smashes Lord Farquaad into a tiny crown pancake.

He whispered the part where the dragon eats him, burp and all.
The ceiling listened.

The ceiling always listens.
When he ran out of plot, Ben tucked the blanket under Mia’s chin.

He sat on the carpet, back against the bedframe, throat raw from too many voices.
The room smelled faintly of toothpaste and the banana sticker Mia had plastered to the headboard last week.

He inhaled that sticky sweet scent and felt something loosen inside his chest.
Tomorrow she’d ask for another story.

He’d probably panic again.
Maybe he’d retell the grocery list.

Maybe he’d invent a squirrel who moonlights as a dentist.
Either way, the ceiling would be ready.

The Quiet Lessons in This Funny For Girlfriend Bedtime Story

This story gently explores the courage it takes to try something new, even when you feel completely unprepared. Ben has never told a bedtime story before, yet he commits fully, doing every voice until his throat is raw. It also touches on the quiet power of showing up for someone you love, seen in the way he tucks the blanket under Mia's chin and keeps whispering even after she drifts off. These themes land beautifully at bedtime, when children are most open to absorbing the idea that effort and love matter more than perfection.

Tips for Reading This Story

Give Ben a slightly nervous, cracking voice at the start, especially when he stammers through “Once upon a… uh… time,“ and let the awkward pause hang for a beat. When he launches into the donkey's laugh, really commit to a loud, sputtering bray and let the energy spike before dropping to a slow whisper as Mia falls asleep. For the final scene, where Ben whispers to the ceiling about the dragon in lipstick and the karaoke number, soften your voice to barely audible and let the pauses stretch to match the stillness of the room.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this story best for?

This story works best for ages 4 to 10. Younger listeners will love the silly animal voices and the idea of an ogre who mails mud to relatives, while older kids will catch the humor in Ben's panic and his wildly dramatic performance. The gentle, quiet ending also makes it a nice wind down for any age in that range.

Is this story available as audio?

Yes, you can listen to the full audio by pressing play at the top of the page. It is especially fun in audio because you get to hear every one of Ben's ridiculous character voices, from the deep ogre roar that rattles his ribcage to the gingerbread boy's pinched little squeal. The shift from loud silliness to the soft, whispery final scene where he confides in the ceiling makes for a wonderfully cozy listening experience.

Why does Ben keep telling the story after Mia has already fallen asleep?

Ben keeps whispering the rest of the Shrek plot to the dark ceiling because the story has become something he needs to finish for himself. It is his way of processing the unexpected joy of storytelling and the tender weight of being someone Mia trusts enough to ask. The moment is less about the plot and more about the quiet connection he feels in that toothpaste scented, banana sticker room.

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Create Your Own Version

Sleepytale turns your wildest bedtime ideas into fully illustrated, personalized stories in seconds. You can swap the Shrek retelling for a chaotic Lion King recap, replace the dim bedroom with a blanket fort, or turn Mia's stuffed giraffe into the main character. In just a few taps, you will have a cozy, giggle filled story ready for tonight.