Stories for 3+ years old

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As with many younger siblings, Clive feels like he’s a nuisance to his big sister. And indeed, Frances finally reaches her wit’s end with him. But then circumstances change, causing Frances to realise that her little brother is actually pretty great after all.

Beverley Sutton

Charlie and the Dark

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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.

Milada Kubatova

How the Tennis Court Came Back to Life

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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.

Marian Dyno Buric

The Motor Coach

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It’s in our nature to replace old things with new things – things that are nicer and more modern. An old Motor Coach learned that the hard way. He couldn’t keep up with the demand of the modern times and was replaced with better, much faster high-speed trains. After long years of loyal service, the Motor Coach ended up in a cold, dark corner of a depot, like a useless old piece of rusty metal. Nowadays, it can only think back to those happy times when it used to take families with kids on their trips up to the mountains. Or could there still be someone who cares about the old train’s fate? You’ll find out in this story.

Lenka Medvecka

And Finally, To Sleep

Bedtime stories for toddlers

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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.

Mexican Tale

The Cougar and the Cricket

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

Bedtime stories for toddlers

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.

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.

Nature stories

Marian Dyno Buric

The Snowman

Christmas stories for kids

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.

Aesop

The Horse and His Rider

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.

Aesop's fables

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

Bedtime stories for toddlers

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

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!

Puerto Rican Legend

The Owl’s Story

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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.

Around the World

Monika Cavojova

Olly and Polly Visit a Shieling

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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.

Lenka Kulichova

Sloth the Superhero

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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.

African Legend

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

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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

Katerina Matulikova

The Boy Who Didn't Like Christmas