Stories for 3+ years old

4.61

A famous story for children from Pavol Dobšinský’s collection. It is about a goat that scares away many, even strong and fearless animals, but in the end a small brave one finds a way to deal with her.

African Legend

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

4.61

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

Brothers Grimm

The Seven Little Goats

4.61

The notoriously instructive tale by the Grimm brothers about naughty little goats and a big bad wolf. The mother goat leaves her little kids alone in the house, and the hungry wolf immediately senses the opportunity for a tasty lunch. The wolf tries to get to the little goats in many ways. They open a door eventually thinking it is their mother. But a big lesson awaits them...

Folk stories

Aesop

The North Wind and the Sun

4.6

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.

Lenka Medvecka

And Finally, To Sleep

4.6

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.

Beverley Sutton

Charlie and the Dark

4.6

In this story, the dark is actually afraid of the light. It’s up to young Charlie to reassure the dark that it has nothing to worry about. He achieves this by showing the dark that it has a magic of its own and that the light cannot hurt it. The dark could then relax, which made them both happy.

Brothers Grimm

Hansel and Gretel

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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.

Folk stories

Storytime Magazine

The Clever Frog

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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.

Milada Kubatova

Luke's Ice Hockey Dream

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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?

Folk Tale

The Enormous Turnip

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All together we can overcome even the most difficult obstacles. A well-known tale about a grandfather who grows such an enormous turnip from a small seed in the garden that he can't even pull it out of the ground. Luckily, he has good helpers and they manage to pull out the turnip all together.

Lenka Kulichova

Sloth the Superhero

4.58

Theodore the sloth, who spends the whole day lounging in the trees, longs for an adventure. However, when the magic fairy helps him become a superhero for a day, he finds that it is not as easy and fun as he first thought.

Katarina Gondova

The Christmas Mermaid

Christmas stories for kids

4.57

Christmas, that magical time of year, is just around the corner. For Alice, who lives in the Czech Republic, this Christmas turns out to be especially magical. While she’s Christmas shopping with her mum, she comes across something she would never have dreamed of: a tiny mermaid! What does she do with her and how do Alice and the little mermaid spend Christmas?

Milada Kubatova

How the Tennis Court Came Back to Life

4.57

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.

Hans Christian Andersen

The (Steadfast) Tin Soldier

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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!

Mexican Tale

The Cougar and the Cricket

4.55

This Mexican legend is about a strong cougar that mocked and scared all the other animals. However, a tiny cricket and his army of wasps decided to show the cougar that power is not everything.

Tereza Sebesta

About a Ladybird

4.54

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.

Mel Candea

Cedric the Centipede Makes a New Friend

4.54

Cedric the Centipede loves his shoes and he has many different types. Luckily he has so many feet so that he can wear them all at once! But when he goes to show them off, no one pays any attention to him or his beloved shoes. That’s when he meets someone new - who appreciates his hobby. And in his turn, he also becomes a good friend.

Nature stories

Readmio

The Little Cloud

4.53

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.