Stories for 3+ years old

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A caterpillar hatches and instantly begins to discover the beauty of the surrounding world. However, it’s disappointed at its own appearance when compared with all that it sees. Eventually that sadness disappears when it learns that it’s still developing and will one day turn into a beautiful butterfly.

Hana Do

The White Chalk

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Mia was using her brand-new coloured chalks to draw on the pavement, when she met a boy named Steve. Boasting about the many colours of chalk she had, she learned that Steve had only white chalk. She somehow felt superior to him until finally realising that white chalk was just as important as all the colours. Steve was a kind-hearted boy and they became good friends. Mia will not make the mistake of boasting about anything again.

Anna Pejchal

Dotty the Hamster’s Big Adventure

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Embark on an adventurous journey with Aunt Jill and little Dotty the hamster! Along the way, you’ll learn how important it is to be patient and trust that your dreams can really come true.

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The Old Oak Tree

This bedtime story aims to connect the life of the forest with the lives of humans. An old oak tree provides protection and a peaceful place for forest creatures to rest, serving as a cosy home for many animals. The tale evokes a friendly atmosphere and a sense of security and safety, to comfort your child as they drift off to dreamland.

Peter Frederick

The Dream Herder

Have you ever had a bad dream? Read this sweet bedtime story about a magical dream-herder and learn that even our most fearsome dreams might simply be misplaced ones.

Lenka Vanickova

When the Sun Became Angry

A newly-hatched ladybird doesn’t yet know how to behave nicely. She treats the Sun disrespectfully. Angered by this, the Sun burns-up the entire meadow in which the ladybird lives, causing all its inhabitants a great deal of misery. A wise butterfly teaches the ladybird the importance of apologising for her ill-behaviour. The question is: will she be able to repent and convince the Sun to save the meadow?

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Salt & Pepper — Part 1

Pepper and Salt are friends who live side-by-side on the dinner table in a comfy city apartment opposite a railway station. They have a happy life, but one day the intoxicating smell of an unknown herb lures them to venture abroad — all the way to Italy. The trip is a success — they find exactly what they are looking for!

Hana Do

How the Sunshine Made Friends with the Rain

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Annette is grumpy, because it is going to rain all week while she is on holiday with her family. But on the way to the campsite she learns some new things about why rain is important. And then she sees something magical in the sky! Read this story to find out what it was.

Alexandra Grivalska

Friends from the Land of Eternal Winter

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Oliver is a little penguin who likes to play with his best friend, Minnie the seal. One day, when Minnie starts behaving strangely, Oliver sets out on a quest to find out what has changed. Can he accept his friend’s new friend? Learn more about friendships and jealousy in this story for very young children.

Hana Do

Mio in Science Class: About Animals

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Elephant Mio likes science class because he is super interested in the world of animals and plants. But today’s lesson is going to be even more fun than usual, because he and his classmates have to guess the type of animal based on the sounds it makes.

Nature stories

Jana Kasparova

Mickey’s Only Wish

Christmas stories for kids

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Mickey is looking forward to Christmas and has written a letter to Father Christmas. There are lots of things he would like to get, but he chooses just one, because he wants that one so very much. Never mind about presents, Mickey really wants it to snow at Christmas. But what are the chances of his wish coming true?

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Good Night, Forest Animals

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The young listener is invited to glide through the forest at dusk on top of a babbling brook and bid good night to the different animals. As it gradually grows dark, we visit each creature and help them prepare for sleep, waving and wishing them sweet dreams… Until, finally, it’s time for the listener to close their eyes and enter dreamland.

Marian Dyno Buric

The Sad Willow

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Another in a series of stories about Oaky the oak elf. This time, Oaky meets an old, miserable willow tree. With a little quick thinking and some help from a passing boy, he manages to cheer the willow up and show how useful and beautiful its branches are, no matter their age.

Russian Tale

Old Father Frost

Christmas stories for kids

4.64

Are you ready for a very wintry story? In this traditional Russian folk tale, you will read about Old Father Frost, whose icy staff directs the harsh winter weather, and about a modest, well-behaved girl called Tasha, who eventually finds good fortune despite the unjust treatment she gets from her stepmother.

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Mio in Music Class

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Read more about the experiences of this cute little elephant called Mio! Today during the music lesson, Mio learns the sounds made by different musical instruments, along with the children. Do you know the sounds of the different instruments too?

Juraj Vacko & Dominika Sakmarova

The Bear Who Couldn't Get To Sleep

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Winter is coming and all the animals are settling down to hibernate, but this bear somehow can't get comfy. He needs a proper snow blanket. Grumpy and sleepy, he goes to the most unusual place: into the town, among the children. Will the bear finally manage to fall asleep?

Jana Kasparova

The Noble Tower Crane

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Work on the construction site is about to get underway, and the machinery is ready to go. Two diggers are showing-off their skills. Only the crane stands apart, as his time has not yet come — he must wait until the foundations are in. The diggers start to make fun of the crane, teasing him about being useless. But then the tables suddenly turn, forcing the snarky diggers to recognise their ill-behaviour…

Emotions and empathy

Marian Dyno Buric

The Devil and His Prickly Pitchfork

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There was a little devil living right next to Josh’s heart who always made the little boy do all sorts of mischief. Josh enjoyed teasing other kids and he had no friends. But thanks to a patient and kind teacher, he discovered his little angel inside as well. After that, he could finally make friends and feel better about himself. Every one of us has good and bad qualities, but it’s up to us which ones we let shine.