Hairy Scary Stories for Kids

Are you ready for trouble of the hairy, scary kind?

From rampaging mops to vengeful bathroom rugs, ferocious drop bears, and wickedly weird unicorns, this collection of 30 spooky tales will make you shriek, shudder, and snort with laughter! Monsters lurk under beds, down the drain, and even in your backyard—some want a snack, some want a friend, and some just want to make a mess.

With every page, you’ll find hilarious twists, unexpected frights, and a whole heap of Aussie-flavoured fun. Prepare for ghost chefs, haunted dolls, supernatural pets, and a bunyip’s battle with the perils of social media... because not all hairy things go bump in the night—sometimes they just want to tickle your funny bone.

So, grab a torch (and maybe a new hairbrush), because these stories are a wild ride through the weirdest, wackiest, and hairiest corners of your imagination. Perfect for brave readers who love a good giggle with their goosebumps!

Dare you take a peek? Inside, you’ll discover that hairy can be scary... and sometimes, downright hilarious!

Tropes You'll Love

Australian monsters
creepy stories
gross poo
funny characters
haunted objects
aliens
nasty unicorns and mermaids

Behind the Story

The idea for the title of this collection came first, then I thought about all the hairy scary things I could imagine. I wanted an Aussie setting, so the drop bear was first. I really wanted him to have his own story. I wanted to share some of the Aussie lore about the drop bear, that someone pretty much made up to tease the tourists. Then I wanted to include the bunyip and the yowie. Then, off I went with all the other hairy things.

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About the Author

Renee Conoulty is an Australian author who writes books with humour and heart for all ages.