Stories for 5+ years old

4.56

Steve the digger is cheerful, smiling and always happy to get down to work without hesitation. But today he is in for a completely different experience than usual. The cars are mad at Steve that he slows down the traffic. How does the little digger cope with the hostility of other means of transport?

Stories for 3+ years old

Jana Kasparova

Abi and the Pudding

4.74

Abi loves food – so much that some of the boys at her school make fun of her for it. Luckily, Abi’s mum gives her some good advice and as she finds out more about healthy eating, Abi also develops a totally new and rather useful hobby. Find out how successful Abi is at turning the boys’ mockery to her advantage in this story.

Human Body

Ukrainian Tale

The Little Straw Bull

4.64

Once there was an old man and an old woman who were so poor they couldn’t even afford a single ox. So they had to figure out a way to earn some money. It started with making a little bull out of straw and resin. From there, they used lots of cunning and exercised good teamwork… And their reward was great. Let this charming Ukrainian folktale delight and inspire you.

Hana Do

The Apple Pie

4.81

Tommy is sad about something the other children said to him at school – they laughed at him because he looked different. Then his mum teaches him an important lesson while they make an apple pie together. Find out what that lesson was in this short story.

Emotions and empathy

Ukrainian Tale

The Gossiper

4.76

This Ukrainian folk tale will not only reveal how much trouble a gossipy person can cause, but it will also show you how gossip can be effectively undone.

Jana Kacmarova

Adventure of the Germs

4.72

In this story you will learn about some extraordinary travellers: germs. They travel anywhere and everywhere. But one of their favourite destinations is the tummy of a child who doesn't wash their hands. How to get rid of such keen travellers, you may ask? Read on.

Short stories

Tereza Sebesta

Annie and Martin Become Acrobats!

4.67

Annie and Martin are quite different from one another. In fact, they have only one thing in common — neither of them fits in with the other children in the class, and their classmates make fun of both of them. However, when someone else enters the scene, Annie’s and Martin’s eyes are opened, and their special abilities are soon revealed.

Tereza Sebesta

Appreciating Edith

4.74

Edith is the school cleaner, but the pupils don’t pay much attention to her. However, everything changes when she suddenly has to take some time off. The children come to realise what a huge difference a clean school makes and how crucial the job of a cleaner is. In addition to everything they are taught in class, the pupils learn that every occupation should be valued.

Emotions and empathy

Ukrainian Tale

The Billy Goat and the Ram

4.22

In this traditional Ukrainian fairy tale you will hear about the adventures of two animal friends. One is bold, the other is strong, and together they are able to face all kinds of tricky situations using their cunning, even outsmarting three hungry wolves.

Readmio

Mio and the Astronomical Clock

4.67

Mio and his classmates are off on a school trip to a historic palace where there is a very special clock. But that isn't the only fascinating thing they find – they also enjoy listening to all the different languages the other visitors are speaking. Why don't you join them and find out which languages they hear!

Readmio

Bedtime at the Cottage

4.49

In this bedtime read, you can join the child’s thoughts in the story and listen to the sounds of nature outside the cottage window. Your child, too, can close their eyes and concentrate on the peaceful sounds of night. In doing so, they will also get to learn about some of the lesser-known activities that comprise the cycle of life in the countryside.

Bedtime stories

Veronika Nouzova

The Elves That Came From a Tree

4.8

Do you know what might be found inside a nutshell? Old Mr Gardiner certainly wasn’t expecting little elves to hatch out of the tree nuts in his garden. They’re well-meaning and want to help him, but they turn out to be more trouble than they’re worth. Read the story to find out how this unusual tale ends!

Czech tale

Jim and the Dragon

4.32

In this story, you will discover how life changes in one small town when a terrible dragon takes up residence in a nearby cave. What will the dragon do and who will be brave enough to challenge it?

Readmio & Sajfa

The Masquerade Ball

4.62

Dennis, a model and well-behaved pupil, is very much looking forward to the school masquerade. He disguises himself so well that none of the children recognise him. And so he discovers that suddenly he doesn't have to be polite or good. After all, no one can see him. But is this really true?

Emotions and empathy

Katarina Gondova

The Cuckoo Clock

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

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.

Eva Huckova

Dino Maximiliano the Dinosaur – Part 2

4.78

In this second part of the Dino Maximiliano story, Max’s dream of a new bike starts to become reality. Together with the little dinosaur and his inventor-friend Micah, you will learn what it takes to construct a bicycle, while also finding out that cycling isn’t actually that simple.

African Tale

Crocodile Skin

4.47

The African folk tale reveals why crocodiles have such a rough and scaly skin. It wasn’t always like this though. The story teaches that much pride can be harmful.