Stories for 3+ years old

Jana Kasparova

The Sad Scooter

Christmas stories for kids

4.63

The new pink scooter is the best gift Becky could have wished for, but as the time goes by, she uses it less and less, until it spends most time left in a corner. With the help of her mother, Becky learns an important lesson: things we don’t use anymore can make other people happy and become useful once again.

Marian Dyno Buric

The Snowman

4.63

Some mean children on the street make fun of a pair of siblings who look different to them. When a snowman notices, it comes to life and explains to the kids that just like snowmen, people are also different and this is never a reason to tease them.

Lenka Medvecka

And Finally, To Sleep

4.63

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.

Stories for 3+ years old

Abby Voss

Please Do Not Feed the Seagulls

This cheery story takes place on a warm, sunny day at the seaside. Here you’ll meet a hungry seagull who would very much like for a certain human to share her big bag of chips with him. But the human is unwilling to do so and, in fact, is quite unkind to him in going about it. But the clever seagull has an idea — perhaps he can outwit her…

Tereza Sebesta

About a Ladybird

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.

Short stories

Readmio

The Little Cloud

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.

Storytime Magazine

The Clever Frog

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.

Stories for 3+ years old

Hans Christian Andersen

The (Steadfast) Tin Soldier

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!

Short stories

Aesop

The North Wind and the Sun

This version of Aesop's fable teaches that peace and a smile can help you achieve more than anger and strength. The North wind and the sun couldn’t figure out who was stronger. In the end, they decide that the first one to take the coat off the traveller who was walking along the way would win.

Folk stories

Pavol Dobsinsky

Jack the Pea Boy

Those who are smart will overcome any difficulties. Pavol Dobšinský’s story tells us about a boy who is small as a pea but also incredibly strong.

Around the World

Puerto Rican Legend

The Owl’s Story

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.

Stories for 3+ years old

Monika Cavojova

Olly and Polly Visit a Shieling

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.

Around the World

African Legend

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

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.

Nature stories

Tereza Sebesta

How Roamer and Scoot Saved a Bird

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.

Around the World

Bulgarian Tale

Why the Sun Never Married

Christmas stories for kids

This Bulgarian legend tells how the sun planned to get married, but the promised wedding never happened. The wedding plans were thwarted by a little hedgehog. She understood the unfortunate results the heat of an entire sunny family in the sky would have. This fairy tale touches on current environmental issues.

Katerina Matulikova

The Boy Who Didn't Like Christmas

4.6

Unlike his friends, little Frank is not looking forward to Christmas. He likes the presents, but he would prefer not to have to do all the other Christmas traditions his family practices at home. Can this Christmas be a beautiful time even for Frank?

Aesop's fables

Aesop

The Horse and His Rider

4.6

If we want something to serve us long and well, we have to take good care of it. The old soldier knew very well that he had survived all the pitfalls of the war only thanks to the bravery and strength of his horse. So he took good care of it. The horse was always prepared for battles. When the war ended, however, he stopped paying so much attention to the horse - which does him no good in the end.

Human Body

Hana Do

Why Does Charlie Avoid Chocolate?