Stories for 5+ years old

4.94

Max is very much looking forward to a trip to visit his grandparents, who live abroad. His grandfather is a famous watchmaker and he's about to show his grandson his collection of clocks, including cuckoo clocks. But Max doesn't understand why anyone would lock up a cuckoo bird for hours. What will he discover in his grandfather's workshop?

Science stories

Readmio

Salt & Pepper — Part 3

4.93

In attempting to depart Istanbul by train and head home, Pepper and Salt accidentally find themselves on an ocean liner. There they meet some wonderfully fragrant friends — Thyme and Mint, and a remarkable Asian couple, Peanut and Soy. But where is this ship going? And how will they cope when a huge storm happens at sea?

Stories for 3+ years old

Ecuadorian legend

Kuartam the Toad

4.91

A story based on an Ecuadorian folktale about a toad with an extraordinary power. Anyone who mocked him for his ugly appearance was harshly punished, since Kuartam could turn into a jaguar before your very eyes and gobble you up. None of the local tribespeople had ever seen him, but they sometimes heard an ear-splitting roar coming from the jungle. One night, a young hunter decides to find out whether there is any truth to the legend...

Around the World

Polish tale

Why Bread Turned Into Stone

4.89

This Polish fairy tale recounts the story of a poor person and a miser who learned the error of his ways. It shows how greed can be repaid with kindness, and that by sharing what we have, we stand to gain even more.

Around the World

Jana Kacmarova

Beatrix and her Rabbit

4.88

Young Beatrix enjoys painting animals and making-up stories. But once she becomes older, her parents have a different idea for her future – they want her to get married and become a housewife. Let’s see whether Beatrix decides to follow her dream, or if she caves in and obeys the wishes of her parents…

Jana Kasparova

How Evie Didn’t Want to Wear Glasses

4.87

Evie is sad because she has to wear glasses. What bothers her most is that her friends might make fun of her. Out of fear, she decides to hide her glasses and every morning, after saying goodbye to her mother, she secretly takes them off so that no one can see them. But how will this little secret turn out?

Emotions and empathy

Dominika Sakmarova

Christmas For Everyone

Christmas stories for kids

4.86

Christmas is coming soon and little Carl is worried about whether their lonely neighbour Mrs Lizzie will get any Christmas presents. So he decides to make a gift for her himself. But how will the boy deal with it?

Tereza Sebesta

The Dragon Who Had Lost His Spark

4.86

Two rather unlikely friends meet in a cave in the woods – Jack, who doesn’t like baking bread, and a dragon who can’t breathe fire. Their friendship leads them to start something neither of them would ever have dreamed of. They each learn to use the skills they have to be helpful to those around them.

Jana Kasparova

Louis’s Sour Milk

4.85

As a child, Louis was interested in the laws of nature and was very inquisitive about the world around him. Through sheer curiosity, he would make simple experiments at home. Even ordinary milk did not escape his interest — he wondered what made it go sour. When he was older, he went on to study chemistry and proceeded to make sophisticated discoveries that humans everywhere still benefit from today, two centuries later. Read this story reflecting the life of the famous scientist Louis Pasteur.

Science stories

Katarina Gondova

The DIY Cat

4.84

Princess Bobbie always had everything she wanted, and yet it was never enough. She demanded new toys and new kinds of entertainment all the time. Her latest whim was to have a kitten to play with. Thanks to an unexpected visitor and his offer of an extraordinary type of cat, Bobbie finally learns to humble herself, and she even becomes generous. Read the story to find out more about this surprising transformation.

Stories for 3+ years old

Hana Do

Dinosaur Adventures Part 2: Tyrannosaurus Rex

4.83

Having made a real dinosaur friend, Alex and Tinka can barely imagine what kinds of adventures lie ahead. It turns out that Meg the Megalosaurus has magical abilities – like transporting the siblings to ancient times and introducing them to other dinosaurs. Today they’re off to the Mesozoic Era — let’s join them!

Marian Dyno Buric

Discovering the Emotions: Sadness

4.83

Martin is gradually getting to know the neighbours on the different floors of his apartment building, and is finding out more about them while also stumbling on some emotions. We’ve already accompanied him on his experiences with Anger and Fear, and now he’s about to run into Sadness.

Emotions and empathy

Marian Dyno Buric

The King Who Never Smiled

A mighty and rich king seems to have everything in the world, but he is not satisfied. Nothing can pull him out of his eternal gloom. So he has all sorts of entertainers and artists called to the castle to cheer him up. However, only one person reminds him that true happiness lies in ordinary things.

Korean Tale

Brother Tiger

This Korean story is about a woodcutter who escapes danger with his wits. And not only does he save his life from the tiger, he also gets enough food for many years to come. He does all of this by reminding the tiger of the importance of having respect and love for family.

Around the World

Katarina Gondova

Mr Oriole and the Flute

One day, something very unusual happens as an orchestra rehearses. A little yellow bird hears the sound of a flute and is compelled to fly towards it, thereby discovering the instrument and the flautist. He is immediately enchanted by the flute and her music and cannot leave her alone, hovering around her for days on end. This throws the orchestra into chaos, until finally, a natural solution is found. Read about the dramatic occurrences in this melodious story.

Animal stories

Lucia Koudelkova Jesenska

Evelyn’s Fondness for Fishing

In this tale, you will get to know a bit about the life of fishing lines, including little Evelyn. But she is different from the other lines and doesn’t quite know why. She has yet to find her place in the world. So one day she decides to leave home, setting out to discover where she belongs and who she is. What happens to her as a result of this adventure is a wonderful surprise!

Dominika Sakmarova

The Nicest Gift

4.81

Emma is unhappy because the other children in her class make fun of her wild hair. But one day, her teacher’s wise words change her perspective. Come and join Emma’s classmates as they discover why her hair (and not only that) is actually a very valuable gift.

Short stories

Eva Huckova

Dino Maximiliano the Dinosaur – Part 1

4.81

Meet a new hero – Dino Maximiliano the Bicyclosaurus, aka Max. This small, fidgety dinosaur is the best friend of a boy named Micah. The dinosaur’s dream is to one day have his very own bicycle. Being a clever, creative person, Micah decides to design a bicycle for Max and arrange to have it built. See how the plan gets underway in the first part of this episodic story.