Animal stories

4.67

We can beat even a much stronger enemy with our brain. The little hare finds out it has been chosen by other animals as food for the lion. It decides to save its skin with the help of its wits and its knowledge of nature.

Jana Kacmarova

The Fox Who Wanted a Prettier Tail

4.67

Sophie the fox is bothered that her bushy tail does not match the beauty standards of others - especially when other foxes make fun of her. But an unexpected accident reminds her that she has completely forgotten to appreciate what she has.

Pavol Dobsinsky

The Goat and the Hedgehog

4.65

A famous story for children from Pavol Dobšinský’s collection. It is about a goat that scares away many, even strong and fearless animals, but in the end a small brave one finds a way to deal with her.

Tereza Sebesta

Roamer and Scoot

4.64

The cat in this story is a very curious creature. And that's why, despite his mother’s warnings, he often goes out to explore the world around him. But this time, a completely unexplored, mysterious new place awaits him. How will his journey end? Each of us has a natural desire to discover new things, but only a few have the courage to look.

Ancient Mayan Legend

Deer Fur

4.64

The legend explains how deer happen to have that discreetly camouflaged golden colour in their fur. Before, it was beautifully radiant and they were easy prey. But a chance encounter helped them lead much calmer lives.

Short stories

Latvian Tale

The Wolf and the Ram

4.62

Being smart can help us defeat even the strongest foes. A lamb wanders into the woods. A hungry wolf wants to take advantage of him at once and have him for dinner. But the lamb’s wittiness easily tricked the wolf. He saves his own life not once, but twice - thanks to his agility and intelligence.

Tereza Sebesta

How Roamer and Scoot Saved a Bird

4.61

Roamer, the young tomcat, loves adventures. He looks forward to new ones with Scoot, his friend. Imagine his surprise at finding the huge, dark dog guarding a small bird that has fallen out of the nest. For this adventure, the cat learns something about selflessly helping others.

Nature stories

Lenka Medvecka

And Finally, To Sleep

4.61

Lenny the octopus was attempting to drift off to sleep one night, but her arms had another idea — they simply wouldn’t settle down! Those fidgety appendages kept wriggling every which way. Luckily, her mum was available for a cuddle, and she also composed a poem... Lenny’s silly arms soon became calm.

African Tale

How the Cheetah Got Her Marks

4.6

This fairy tale from Africa tells of a dishonest hunter who stole the young cheetah from its mother in order to make hunting game easier. The tale shows how important it is to act honestly in life.

Mexican Tale

The Cougar and the Cricket

4.6

This Mexican legend is about a strong cougar that mocked and scared all the other animals. However, a tiny cricket and his army of wasps decided to show the cougar that power is not everything.

Short stories

Korean Tale

The Ungrateful Tiger

4.6

A lovely tale about gratitude which surely everyone can take to heart. A fairy tale from the animal kingdom about being grateful, justice and an extraordinary wit that helps save a defenceless human being.

Tereza Sebesta

About a Ladybird

4.59

This is a delightful story about a little ladybird who finds a quiet place on one of the leaves of a blossoming apple tree. The calm setting will prepare your children for a pleasant rest. Let them be carried away by the soothing atmosphere, which is perfect for an afternoon nap.

Mel Candea

Cedric the Centipede Makes a New Friend

4.59

Cedric the Centipede loves his shoes and he has many different types. Luckily he has so many feet so that he can wear them all at once! But when he goes to show them off, no one pays any attention to him or his beloved shoes. That’s when he meets someone new - who appreciates his hobby. And in his turn, he also becomes a good friend.

Nature stories

Aesop

The Grasshopper and the Ants

4.58

This version of Aesop's fable teaches us that we always have to think about the future. When the young grasshopper saw the ants stocking up for the winter in the middle of the summer, it made her laugh. How could anyone work when there was such good weather outside? But the days passed, and soon the heat and sunlight were replaced by cold and snow. And while the ants had things ready, the grasshopper had to wait for anyone who’d feel sorry for it.

Short stories

Puerto Rican Legend

The Owl’s Story

4.58

This Puerto Rican legend explains why owls only come out at night. The reason lies in the fact that a long time ago, there was a great celebration, at which the other birds kindly helped the owl. However, she did not pay them back with the same coin at all, and on the contrary, abused their willingness to help.

Storytime Magazine

The Clever Frog

4.58

Giuseppe the frog may be small but he is very clever – in fact, he considers himself the smartest frog in the pond! However, his pride and unwillingness to take any advice from others causes him a lot of trouble in the end.

Aesop

The Dog and the Lion

4.56

Overestimating our abilities can do us much harm. A brave dog sets out to explore the unknown jungle. Because every animal thinks that the dog is the strongest and the smartest one, it inspires him to set out into the dangerous jungle.

Lenka Kulichova

The Owl They Called Stupid

4.56

It seems Pauline the owl is not as wise as the other owls, and this bothers her a lot. However, a doctor fixes this problem, and Pauline finds out she’s not stupid after all.