Stories for 5+ years old

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Having friends by your side will make every long journey easy. This adventurous story is about a young man who travels to win the princess’ heart. On his way to the castle, he meets brave helpers who help him to overcome the obstacles and difficult tasks that he meets along the way.

Indian Tale

The Clever Rabbit and the Hungry Lion

We can beat even a much stronger enemy with our brain. The little hare finds out it has been chosen by other animals as food for the lion. It decides to save its skin with the help of its wits and its knowledge of nature.

English Tale

How Jack Went to Seek His Fortune

This fairy tale is about a boy named Jack who sets out to roam the world. Along the way, various animal friends join him, and when they encounter a house full of bandits, they do not get scared. On the contrary, they join forces and get the whole house for themselves, along with all the stolen treasure.

Folk stories

Readmio

Cristiano and a Mysterious Voice

Cristiano is a poor little boy, but he has a dream: he wants to be the best football player ever. He practices as much as he can, with whatever he can. He even makes his own ball! Then one day, he hears a mysterious voice coaching him… Read the first story about Cristiano for free. It contains true facts from the life of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Readmio

Cristiano and a Lesson on Humility

Cristiano is determined to become the best football player in the world and he tirelessly trains to achieve his goal. He finds school boring, so he tries to avoid it as best he can. His playing skills are constantly improving, but with dexterity, his pride starts to rise. What will his friend Voz have to say about it? The story contains true facts from the life of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Jana Kacmarova

The Fawn Who Learned to Be Brave

Little Hoof, the youngest fawn in the family, breaks his tooth on a stone and has to visit the forest dentist for the first time. He is scared out of his wits. Not quite knowing what to expect, he imagines the worst. However, thanks to his mother’s patience and advice, and a splendid tip from his rabbit friend, he manages to address his fear and overcome it.

Emotions and empathy

Marian Dyno Buric

The Star That Fell From the Sky

Bedtime stories for toddlers

Oaky's peaceful evening is suddenly disrupted by a falling star. It’s not just an ordinary shooting star – it’s actually landed right by Oaky’s tree! How can Oaky the elf get the star back into the sky where it belongs? Can his forest friends help him?

Pavol Dobsinsky

Jack the Pea Boy

Those who are smart will overcome any difficulties. Pavol Dobšinský’s story tells us about a boy who is small as a pea but also incredibly strong.

Folk stories

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.

Marian Dyno Buric

The Motor Coach

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.

Stories for 3+ years old

Katarina Gondova

The Adventure of the Bicycle’s Great-Grandfather

When the most modern bicycle meets its old-fashioned colleague in a museum, hostility immediately sparks between them. How can a bicycle that is more than a century old be compared to the new one? But then they meet someone who opens their eyes and shows that there are more important things in life beyond just racing and comparison.

Celtic Tale

The Russet Dog

This Celtic tale brings you a merry story of a savvy fox. When her beautiful russet coat becomes a home for annoying fleas, the fox thinks of a clever way how to get rid of them.

Short stories

African Tale

The Legend of The Sun

This African legend tells the story of how the sun came into being, and then how it got up into the sky, where it has been shining ever since. And also, why day and night take turns.

Aesop

The Mouse Council

Even the best idea can be worthless when there is no one to carry it out. The mice have found their shelter on a big animal farm. They have been doing really well there. The farmer doesn’t like this, so he brings in a cat to help solve the problem. The mice have to come up with a plan to save themselves. How do they manage it?

Animal stories

Tereza Sebesta

High Water

A big disaster unexpectedly strikes in the forest: a heavy rain washes away a rabbit burrow - and a family of rabbits finds itself homeless. The other animals are in shock and don't know what to do. But the quick-witted fox explains that everyone can do their bit to help the unfortunate rabbits.

Emotions and empathy

Hana Do

The Dandelion

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.

Short 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

Tereza Sebesta

A Treasured Saxophone

Maya loves music and plays the sax in the school band. On a weekend visit to her grandma’s, she receives the most wonderful legacy, her great-grandfather’s tenor saxophone. Although she never knew her great-grandfather, thanks to this gift, she is united with him in a completely meaningful way. It is an incredible treasure that Maya will always cherish.