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.

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

Tereza Sebesta

A Rainy Lullaby

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It’s raining outside and we can relax together with this soundscape. Come with us as we calm down and fall asleep to the sounds of a gentle rain shower in this short bedtime meditation.

Anicka Nunvarova

The Candle That Saved Christmas

Christmas stories for kids

Christmas is coming, and all the decorations are looking forward to it – there are sparklers, baubles and angels. There is also a little old candle who is too small and not fancy enough for the others to want to be friends with her. Until something happens that means they all need her help… this story was written for you by our young reader Anička. This is one of the three winning stories in our winter writing competition in Slovakia, winner in the “Creative writing” category.

Marian Dyno Buric

The Princess Sisters

When a hunt-loving king refuses to stop killing animals in one lord’s forest, the lord deprives him of the thing he holds most precious – his three daughters. The queen sets out to correct the king’s mistake and get her daughters back. But it is no easy task: the lord of the forest has bewitched them. Can the queen’s motherly love and wisdom put everything back to rights?

Stories for 3+ years old

Tereza Sebesta

The Day Roamer Got Bored

Tomcat Roamer is having a day that is so ordinary and quiet it is rather dull. In fact, it gets so boring that Roamer starts misbehaving. Luckily, his trusty friend Scoot is nearby and gives him some tips on how to cope with his boredom.

Emotions and empathy

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.

Stories for 3+ years old

Michala Chlebikova

Dino Tales: How Bronty Found New Friends

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When a dinosaur called Bronty moves to a new place with his family, he initially has trouble making friends – mainly because of his appearance. How does he cope with this situation?

Marian Dyno Buric

The Bear that loved Honey

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A colony of forest honey-bees runs into some difficulty with a bear that has a sweet tooth. He cannot control his love of honey and regularly steals it from their nest. So the forest elf decides to teach the bear a lesson in good behaviour. In the end, the bear and the bees make peace, and actually prove to be helpful to each other!

Lenka Vanickova

When the Sun Became Angry

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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?

Readmio

The Old Oak Tree

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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.

Jana Kasparova

Little Sophie and the Great Fear

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Little Sophie is looking forward to a little brother coming to their family. She knows from her mother she can expect him soon. But when the girl notices an ambulance outside of the windows, a great fear overwhelms her. What is actually happening? And who will calm Sophie down? A story for children on how to deal with unfamiliar and worrying situations.

Emotions and empathy

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.

Dominika Sakmarova

When Suzie Ignores Bedtime

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It’s bedtime, but Suzie doesn’t want to sleep. She has so many fun ideas and so many toys to play with that she simply cannot be bothered! Can the little girl really stay up and play all night long? The answer is Yes. But not without consequences…

Traditional European Tale

Salt over Gold

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This folk tale reminds us of the value of salt and other ordinary things that we often fail to realise are precious to us. Discover just how valuable they can be in this story about the wise, frugal princess Maria and the king who valued gold and precious gemstones more than his own daughter’s love.

Around the World

Jana Kacmarova

Adventure of the Germs

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In this story you will learn about some extraordinary travellers: germs. They travel anywhere and everywhere. But one of their favourite destinations is the tummy of a child who doesn't wash their hands. How to get rid of such keen travellers, you may ask? Read on.

Russian Tale

Old Father Frost