Animal stories

4.67

All zebras, together with little Apolla, must leave their native region. In her new environment, Apolla is insecure and cannot fit in among the animals, which look quite different. However, the mother zebra makes sure that the newcomers - the zebras - show their warmth and hospitality. Eventually, they find out that they have a lot in common.

Jana Kacmarova

The Fox, the Rabbit, and the Owl

4.67

Fiona the fox is annoyed that she can’t draw as nicely as her other forest friends, even though she tries very hard. But when Olive the owl has an accident, Fiona doesn’t hesitate to assist, dashing to Olive’s aid and helping her friend. As a result, Fiona realises that her particular skills lie elsewhere…

Latvian Tale

The Wolf and the Ram

4.66

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.

Jana Kacmarova

The Fox Who Wanted a Prettier Tail

4.65

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.

Indian Tale

The Crows and the Cobra

4.64

Even if it seems impossible, our wits can help us overcome the most difficult obstacles. The story teaches us that even the most powerful enemy can be defeated - one has to just think a bit. When a dangerous cobra moves in near the crow’s nest, they start to fear for their lives. They eventually learn how to get rid of the cobra from the wise old jackal.

Puerto Rican Legend

The Owl’s Story

4.63

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.

Tereza Sebesta

How Roamer and Scoot Saved a Bird

4.63

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

Aesop

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

4.62

It’s better to live happily and peacefully than in abundance, but fearing about the future. When the country mouse visits her town mouse cousin, despite the abundance of things, she finds herself standing there in fear of her own life, too.

Jana Kacmarova

How the Rabbit and the Fox Tried to Cook

4.62

Richard the rabbit and his friend, Freya the fox, set out to collect strawberries and raspberries. Instead, they find a pile of unknown fruit in the forest. Is it really fruit? Or just a pieces of litter people have left?

Nature stories

Pavol Dobsinsky

The Goat and the Hedgehog

Bedtime stories for toddlers

4.61

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.

Aesop

The Grasshopper and the Ants

4.6

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.

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.

Lenka Medvecka

And Finally, To Sleep

Bedtime stories for toddlers

4.6

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.

Storytime Magazine

The Clever Frog

Bedtime stories for toddlers

4.59

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.

Ancient Mayan Legend

Deer Fur

4.59

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.

Philippine Tale

The Monkey and the Turtle

4.55

Don’t expect to see the fruit of your work without putting in the effort required. A turtle and a monkey pull a banana tree out of the river. They immediately divide it into two parts. The monkey insists on getting the top, which has nice green leaves. The lower part (without leaves) is all that remains for the turtle. The turtle takes care of its part all the more, and soon it is covered in bananas and ready for harvesting - while the monkey watches as the top of the tree slowly dries up.

Mexican Tale

The Cougar and the Cricket

4.55

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.

Lenka Kulichova

The Owl They Called Stupid

4.55

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.