Stories for 3+ years old

4.8

Suzy the squirrel is gifted in many ways, but she can't do one thing: she can't say "sorry." However, one of the animals in the forest teaches her why we need this word, and Suzy finds out that a sincere apology can smooth things out and bring us closer.

Emotions and empathy

Monika Cavojova

Olly and Polly Visit a Shieling

4.78

When Olly and Polly, the twins, go to visit a shieling, they have no idea how many new things they’ll get to know: what happens at a traditional shieling, who are its inhabitants and many more things besides. The story introduces children to the traditional way of life and processing of sheep products.

Karel Erben

Sweet Porridge

4.76

The story is about the magic words “Thank you”! One day Johnny goes to the mountain to collect something to snack on. Then he hears a cry for help. He ends up helping out an old lady who has fallen into a swamp. To repay him, she gives Johnny a clay pot. It’s not an ordinary pot, though - as Johnny will soon discover.

Folk stories

Hans Christian Andersen

The Ugly Duckling

4.75

A famous story by Hans Christian Andersen about a duckling which thought it was ugly. The duck hatches a nest full of beautiful yellow ducklings, but one of them (which hatched last) is somewhat grey. Every animal mocks him, so the duckling decides to leave so as not to suffer their laughter.

Animal stories

Tereza Sebesta

Roamer, Scoot, and the Ants

4.75

When Scoot, the big black dog, hears a roar in the yard, he comes to help at once. But he soon finds out it was just his friend, Roamer, who'd discovered an anthill for the first time. You can also learn about the life of ants in this fairy tale for the little ones.

Short stories

Ema Mlynarova

Milo's Snowy Adventure

Come with a small, playful fox named Milo to discover the beautiful snowy forest in this story. But be careful, don’t lose track of where you are while you play and explore. Will Milo find his way home again?

Marian Dyno Buric

The Real Princess

Being a princess doesn’t mean just wearing beautiful dresses, sporting a crown, and constantly dancing. The story is about a schoolgirl named Connie who doesn’t like school at all. She knows in her heart that she’d rather be a princess. But one day she experiences something unusual at school.

Readmio

Good Night, Farm Animals

Bedtime stories for toddlers

This bedtime story takes us to a busy farm which gets calmer by the end of the day as its animals get ready to sleep. Children can wish good night to all of the animals and also prepare for their own sleep.

Marian Dyno Buric

A Trip to Fantasy Land

This fantasy story takes children on an imaginative journey and leads them through some relaxing breathing exercises. It is ideal as a bedtime story, as it helps children to calm down at the end of the day and get ready to sleep.

Bedtime stories

Brothers Grimm

The Elves and the Shoemaker

In this traditional fairy tale, you will read about an extraordinary thing that happened to a poor, ordinary shoemaker. Read on to discover what magic took place in his workshop and enjoy this story of kindness, generosity and mutual help.

Around the World

Jason Lang

How the Unicorns Got Their Wings

Two unicorns, Cali and Remy, live side-by-side in an enchanted meadow, spending time with their animal friends. They long to be able to fly like the birds above, and at the same time they really want to help their friends achieve their dreams too. One day, a charming bird lets them in on a secret... how to reach the Secret Cave of Wishes! Will Cali and Remy be able to find that cave and make their dreams — and the dreams of their friends — come true?...

Alexandra Grivalska

Oliver, the Rabbit Who Was Afraid of Brushing His Teeth

4.73

In this story about Oliver the rabbit, young children will learn more about why it’s important to brush their teeth. They will also discover that some things we do may not have an immediate effect but are still very important for our health.

Tereza Sebesta

Roamer and Scoot

4.73

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.

Animal stories

Tereza Sebesta

A Story from the Underpass

4.73

When the Orbweavers, a family of spiders, return from holidays, they find their home has been gulped down by a hoover. They decide to try and convince people to stop destroying their homes – spiders are useful to people after all! But how can they make their point if no human understands the spider language?

Tereza Sebesta

Frost

Christmas stories for kids

4.72

This winter fairy tale for the youngest children is about an unhappy boy named Jake. He has to stay in bed because of the flu, so the only thing he can do is look through the window at his friends skating on the lake. But then the magical Frost appears outside of the window and cheers Jake up with his magic brush.

Marian Dyno Buric

The Star That Fell From the Sky

Bedtime stories for toddlers

4.71

Oaky's peaceful evening is suddenly disrupted by a falling star. It’s not just an ordinary shooting star – it’s actually landed right by Oaky’s tree! How can Oaky the elf get the star back into the sky where it belongs? Can his forest friends help him?

Marian Dyno Buric

Agatha and Margaret at the Lake

Bedtime stories for toddlers

4.71

A cheerful story about animals and nature for very young children. Twin sisters Agatha and Margaret go on a trip to a lake, get to know its inhabitants and learn more new words from their mother.

Pavol Dobsinsky

Jack the Pea Boy