Stories for 5+ years old

These stories should be understandable for five years olds. However, we believe they can be fun at any age above that as well. The age requirements are based on vocabulary, topics, and overall story length.

Cristiano's Life Decision

Cristiano's Life Decision

9
 min
5
+
4.82

Young Cristiano’s life revolves around football. He works really hard so he can become the best player of all time. But what happens when he has to face a decision that may stop his career for good? He also finds out that life sometimes brings us surprises that we can’t change in any way. This story was written by Mel Candea. It contains true facts from the life of Cristiano Ronaldo.

The Magic Ball

The Magic Ball

9
 min
5
+
4.25

An old man with an odd hat has been watching a group of kids fighting for a while now. When the fight gets more serious, the ball rolls away from them and right towards the old man’s bench. And that’s exactly when the magic comes in to play. We are the only ones who are in control of our time and we decide how we spend it: whether on fighting, or on positive energy.

Khabar and the Scorpion

Khabar and the Scorpion

10
 min
5
+
4.78

This story will take you to the hot Sahara Desert, and you’ll meet an experienced merchant travelling its sands. On the back of his dromedary, he carries a precious cargo that saves people’s lives. But what if our merchant were to succumb to greed?

Iktomi and Muskrat

Iktomi and Muskrat

8
 min
5
+
4.37

Iktomi is a Dakota Native American, a lazy trickster, who is hiding with a pot of soup. When a friend comes by, instead of sharing the soup he tries to trick him with a race. But tricks don’t always work!

CRace and the CRicket

CRace and the CRicket

7
 min
5
+
4.78

You read it right, this fairy tale is really about a little girl named Crace. She is unhappy about her strange name, which everyone always gets mixed up. That's why little Crace starts to choose only the things that start with CR: crayons, crepes or crocheting. Until one day she gets a little cricket...

The Man Behind the Messy Mould

The Man Behind the Messy Mould

6
 min
5
+
4.52

Alec's head was always busy with so many ideas it made him forgetful and untidy. And he always had a runny nose, too! So when he grew up, he became a doctor. He wanted to find a cure for bacteria, which could be deadly. And after not just one, but two accidents, he discovered something really special. Read on to find out more!

Seven Little Goats, Dwarves, Piglets and a Wolf

Seven Little Goats, Dwarves, Piglets and a Wolf

10
 min
3
+
4.06

When Mr Grey Wolf lands a job at the FairyWorks, everything seems to go smoothly at first. However, Mr Grey Wolf is completely new to the job. First, he can’t find the house of the seven little goats. Then he nearly makes a mess of some of the other fairy tales! How in the world will this all turn out?

The Best Farmer on the Market

The Best Farmer on the Market

8
 min
3
+
4.62

At the bustling farmers' market, farmers offer so many goodies that you can hardly see the little bee's stall. But when the competition for the best farmer takes place, everyone suddenly realises that without the hard-working bees, they would hardly grow anything.

The Night Butterfly

The Night Butterfly

4
 min
3
+
4.32

Is it time to go to bed? This time, make the moments before bed more pleasant with a short bedtime story about a night moth. At the same time, as you relax and prepare for sleep, learn more about these interesting insects.

Vardiello and the Hen

Vardiello and the Hen

9
 min
5
+
4.45

Vardiello isn’t a very clever son, but he thinks he is. When his mother leaves him alone in the house he gets into deeper and deeper trouble. Find out how a hen led to him hiding in the oven!

The Dandelion

The Dandelion

7
 min
3
+
4.72

A little dandelion grows happily from a crack in a sidewalk and enjoys every day. Then mocking words of the flowers in a flowerbed make it wonder if it should really be ashamed of its ordinariness. But as it turns out, even ordinary flowers can bring a lot of joy.

Modesty as Big as the Moon

Modesty as Big as the Moon

8
 min
5
+
4.71

Based on real events, this story begins with Neil Armstrong as a child. Young Neil is fascinated by flying. With great determination, he continually pursues this interest, until he eventually becomes the first man on the moon. When he steps onto the moon’s surface and speaks those famous words, the app plays the actual recording from the NASA Apollo 11 mission in 1969. [NASA archives: One Small Step]

Rapunzel

Rapunzel

9
 min
5
+
4.58

A jealous witch wanted to have the beautiful Rapunzel all to herself, so she locked her up in a tower with no door. The only way up there was on Rapunzel’s long, golden plait. A prince, however, decided to thwart the witch’s plans and set Rapunzel free.

A Story from the Underpass

A Story from the Underpass

7
 min
3
+
4.71

When the Orbweavers, a family of spiders, return from holidays, they find their home has been gulped down by a hoover. They decide to try and convince people to stop destroying their homes – spiders are useful to people after all! But how can they make their point if no human understands the spider language?

Jake’s Big Ears

Jake’s Big Ears

6
 min
5
+
4.57

Jake’s classmates laugh at him because of his ears. They are too big, unlike the small ears of his friends. However, everything changes the moment Jake turns the mockery to his advantage. Find out what he can do, thanks to his ears, in this story about tolerance and diversity.

A Raindrop

A Raindrop

7
 min
5
+
4.4

A little schoolgirl called Jane is stuck because it's raining outside and she got soaked without an umbrella. However, when she meets a magical raindrop, she learns from it how important rain is to all of us - and what a long journey awaits every drop in the natural world.

Rumpel Stiltskin

Rumpel Stiltskin

8
 min
5
+
4.53

Children at school laugh at Rumpel because of his name - he sounds just like a famous fairy tale. But Rumpel decides to make the best of this disadvantage and let the children know their teasing doesn't bother him. In the end, it turns out that his ability to guess every name comes in really handy!

How Otto Was Fed up with Glasses

How Otto Was Fed up with Glasses

9
 min
5
+
4.71

From his early childhood, Otto was hardworking and patient. This quality comes in handy in his life, because it is important to be persistent and not to give up when working as a chemist. And it pays off: Otto, along with his friend, invents contact lenses, which millions of people around the world still use today.

Questions about

Stories for 5+ years old

What types of stories are suitable for 5-year-olds?

For 5-year-olds, Readmio offers stories that are engaging, imaginative, and appropriate for their developmental stage. Suitable stories include tales of exciting journeys and discoveries that spark curiosity and imagination, but also stories featuring animals. Kids at this age tend to like stories that highlight the importance of making friends, working and playing together.

What are some signs that my child is ready for more complex stories?

Recognizing when your child is ready for more complex stories involves observing their developmental milestones and interests. Usually your child can already listen to and engage  with longer stories or follow a narrative without losing interest. If your child is using a more advanced vocabulary and can understand and use new words, they might be prepared for stories that introduce new and more challenging language. Once your child shows interest in a wider range of topics or asks questions about various subjects, they may benefit from stories that explore new and more sophisticated concepts. At Readmio, you can find a variety of stories that cater to different levels of complexity. If you notice these signs, exploring stories from Category for 5-year olds.

What themes are commonly explored in stories for 5-year-olds on Readmio?

On Readmio, stories for 5-year-olds commonly explore themes such as:

  • Friendship and Kindness: Stories that focus on building relationships, being considerate, and helping others.
  • Imagination and Creativity: Tales that encourage imaginative play and creative thinking.
  • Problem-Solving and Resilience: Stories that present simple challenges and how characters overcome them with determination and cleverness.

How long are usually the stories in this category?

Stories for 5-year-olds on Readmio are typically around 10 to 15 minutes long. This duration is ideal for maintaining the attention span of young children, providing enough time for a complete narrative without being overwhelming. The length allows for engaging stories that fit well into bedtime routines or short reading sessions throughout the day.

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