Stories for 3+ years old

4.62

A Slovak folk tale by Pavol Dobšinský about how being smart and skillful wins over brute force. A well-known tale about two brothers and twelve bandits. The elder brother is greedy. After their father’s death, he keeps all the inheritance for himself. The younger brother is a modest and kind-hearted lad. He’s hardworking and smart which helps him to deal with the bandits.

Readmio

The Naughty Gnome

4.62

This bedtime story is about a restless gnome who doesn't want to sleep. By putting the gnome to bed, children who also don't want to sleep can learn when it's time to calm down and stop playing. It helps soothe their thoughts so they can sleep.

Bedtime stories

Lenka Medvecka

Phil the Adventurous Pillow

4.62

Phil the Pillow dreams of adventures out in the big, wide world. When a breeze carries him off the washing line and up, up into the air, will his dreams come true? What will happen to Phil the Pillow, and where will he end up? Find out in this exciting bedtime story.

Hana Do

Camping Next to the Pond

4.61

This story is a kind of lullaby… You are transported into a tent by the river, where, together with the boy who’s camping, you listen to the natural nighttime sounds all around you — it’s almost as if you are actually the camper, experiencing these sensations yourself. What a lovely way to fall asleep!

Bedtime stories

Aesop

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

4.6

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.

Animal stories

Milada Kubatova

How the Tennis Court Came Back to Life

4.6

When Annette spots a neglected tennis court near her new house, she is immediately interested in trying it out. Her mum teaches her a new sport and shows her how much fun it can bring, but not before they’ve done some hard work for the local neighbourhood environment.

African Legend

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

4.59

A funny story about how the Sun and the Moon invited the huge ocean over to visit. This African legend explains how they managed to do it and for what price.

Around the World

Tereza Sebesta

New Year’s Eve for the Birds!

4.59

The last day of the year is fast approaching, and while people always look forward to a spectacular fireworks display, the traditional celebrations distress the animals — the blasts terrify them and endanger their lives. Not wishing to face it any more, the local birds plan to escape the city en masse. But just as they fly off, they’re (happily) taken by surprise.

Short stories

Lenka Kulichova

The Conceited Christmas Tree

Christmas stories for kids

4.58

When a Christmas tree is brought to an apartment and the whole family admires it, it becomes too proud. However, the other pieces of furniture remind it that this admiration means nothing, because while the furniture stays in the apartment all year round, the tree will go into the garbage as soon as Christmas is over.

Brothers Grimm

Hansel and Gretel

4.57

A story from a collection of fairy tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm. The story is about two siblings who get lost in a forest and come across a gingerbread house. However, they have no idea yet that there is a danger waiting for them: an evil witch.

Storytime Magazine

The Clever Frog

Bedtime stories for toddlers

4.57

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.

Hans Christian Andersen

The (Steadfast) Tin Soldier

4.57

In Hans Christian Andersen’s traditional story, you will learn about the fate of a tin soldier who is a little different from the others. He is in for quite an unexpected adventure - experience it with him!

Jana Kacmarova

The Fox Who Wanted a Prettier Tail

4.56

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.

Animal stories

Hans Christian Andersen

The Emperor's New Clothes

4.56

This is a story all the children around the world know. Being constantly adored is the only thing that brings meaning to the emperor’s life. Two crooks who pretend to be weavers take advantage of his weakness. They tailor a breathtaking dress for the emperor. He feels so unique in it. However, there is a catch, which he must surely discover sooner or later....

Slovak Tale

The Wooden Boy

4.55

A folk tale about a boy who was carved from a log. When the wooden boy grows up, an evil witch and her husband want to bake him for dinner. But the young lad deals with them well and returns home safe and sound, flying on a wild goose.

Tereza Sebesta

About a Ladybird

Bedtime stories for toddlers

4.55

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.

Readmio

The Little Cloud

4.55

In this bedtime story for the youngest children, we set out for a miraculous land full of magical adventures. Just hop on a little cloud and we can set out right to the land of dreams.

Short stories

Milada Kubatova

Luke's Ice Hockey Dream

4.54

Luke is a little boy who dreams of becoming an ice hockey player. Although he is already learning to skate, he doesn't have a hockey stick yet. But he believes that one day his wish will come true. Will his next birthday bring him one step closer to his dream?