Stories for 5+ years old

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...

Nature stories

Lucia Koudelkova Jesenska

Falkor’s Journey

In this beautiful story about the circle of life, we get to know two inseparable buddies, Jason and his dog Falkor. As years go by, Jason learns about the never-ending cycle of birth and death, which helps him understand the passing of his trusty companion Falkor when his time comes one day.

Emotions and empathy

Tereza Sebesta

Jamie’s Big Dream

Jamie is a young boy who finds lots of things difficult, especially reading and writing. He is not doing very well at school. But whenever he’s at home, you’ll find him in the kitchen because he loves cooking. Read this story and find out what wonderful things are possible when you persevere and pursue your dreams.

Stories for 5+ years old

Marian Dyno Buric

A Trip to Fantasy Land

This fantasy story takes children on an imaginative journey and leads them through some relaxing breathing exercises. It is ideal as a bedtime story, as it helps children to calm down at the end of the day and get ready to sleep.

Bedtime stories

Brothers Grimm

The Elves and the Shoemaker

In this traditional fairy tale, you will read about an extraordinary thing that happened to a poor, ordinary shoemaker. Read on to discover what magic took place in his workshop and enjoy this story of kindness, generosity and mutual help.

Ema Mlynarova

Milo's Snowy Adventure

Come with a small, playful fox named Milo to discover the beautiful snowy forest in this story. But be careful, don’t lose track of where you are while you play and explore. Will Milo find his way home again?

Stories for 3+ years old

Pavol Dobsinsky

The Three Coins

A folk tale about wisdom and modesty from Pavol Dobšinský’s collection. The king meets a simple farmer who has been working hard every day for many years, and only gets paid three coins at the end of the day. When he explains how he can manage with so little money, the king is more than surprised.

African Tale

The Black and Red Sweater

Sometimes even small misunderstandings can end a friendship. This is what the two inseparable friends in this African story learn when a cunning traveller tricks them.

Marian Dyno Buric

The Real Princess

Being a princess doesn’t mean just wearing beautiful dresses, sporting a crown, and constantly dancing. The story is about a schoolgirl named Connie who doesn’t like school at all. She knows in her heart that she’d rather be a princess. But one day she experiences something unusual at school.

Stories for 3+ years old

Charles Perrault

Puss in Boots

Things are often not what they appear to be. After a miller’s death, his youngest son inherits nothing except for a small cat. When the other two brothers kick him out, he sets out with the animal to seek his fortune. Soon the younger brother learns that he is in fact the luckiest among all the sons. The cat, thanks to his trickiness, turns the boy’s simple life into an unexpected adventure.

Korean Tale

The Blacksmith and the Carpenter

If we want to be successful, we need to think through our plans well. After a short visit in a village, a noble scholar decided to move in. But because of his impulsive decision, he found out too late about the unbearable noise coming from the workshops next to his house. He decided to get rid of his neighbours with a trick. However, his bad intentions brought him bad results.

African Tale

The Lion and the Cunning Jackal

In this African fairy tale, an old jackal gets into trouble. In the end, however, he overcomes fear and manages to trick the mighty lion.

Korean Tale

Miss Mole’s Husband

The tale of a mole searching far and wide for the world’s most worthy husband for his daughter. His new son-in-law surprises not only the mole, but it will surprise you as well!

Chilean Legend

The Origin of Fire

Based on a legend from South America, this story shows the lives of people back in the days when they didn’t know fire and tells of how it was eventually discovered.

Short stories

Mel Candea

The Man Behind the Messy Mould

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!

Science stories

Hana Do

A Zebra Named Apolla

All zebras, together with little Apolla, must leave their native region. In her new environment, Apolla is insecure and cannot fit in among the animals, which look quite different. However, the mother zebra makes sure that the newcomers - the zebras - show their warmth and hospitality. Eventually, they find out that they have a lot in common.

Animal stories

Folk Tale

The Golden Craft

4.74

An old folk tale, the lessons of which are valid to this day. While the royal family is sailing, a strong wind rises and their ship sails far away to an unknown land. There no one knows who they are. To survive, they have to learn how to herd sheep. The king quickly realises: if he had mastered a craft, they wouldn’t have ended up this way.

Folk Tale

The Prince and the Frog

4.74

This old folk tale proves that people’s imagination has no limits. The story is about a king who can’t decide which of his two sons ought to inherit the kingdom. He gives them three tasks. The one who deals best with them, will get the throne.