Stories for 5+ years old

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A lovely tale about gratitude which surely everyone can take to heart. A fairy tale from the animal kingdom about being grateful, justice and an extraordinary wit that helps save a defenceless human being.

Around the World

Biblical story

The Tower of Babel

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In this Bible story, we are transported to ancient Babylon. Its proud citizens are certain they live in the finest city in the world and that by building a massive tower, they will prove that they are far superior to all others on the planet. But then… God himself intervenes and teaches them a valuable lesson.

Stories for 5+ years old

Lenka Kulichova

Sloth the Superhero

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Theodore the sloth, who spends the whole day lounging in the trees, longs for an adventure. However, when the magic fairy helps him become a superhero for a day, he finds that it is not as easy and fun as he first thought.

Stories for 3+ years old

Aesop

The Dog and the Lion

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Overestimating our abilities can do us much harm. A brave dog sets out to explore the unknown jungle. Because every animal thinks that the dog is the strongest and the smartest one, it inspires him to set out into the dangerous jungle.

Animal stories

Readmio

Little Explorer

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In this good night story, the kid becomes an explorer and goes to get to know his own body. He visits various limbs and several organs, gets to know their activity and function, and at the same time calms down before evening sleep.

Bedtime stories

Marian Dyno Buric

A Raindrop

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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.

Nature stories

Katerina Matulikova

The Boy Who Didn't Like Christmas

Christmas stories for kids

Unlike his friends, little Frank is not looking forward to Christmas. He likes the presents, but he would prefer not to have to do all the other Christmas traditions his family practices at home. Can this Christmas be a beautiful time even for Frank?

Scandinavian Legend

Why Polar Bears Have Short Tails

This legend tells that long ago, polar bears had long and fluffy tails. A bear was very hungry and had nothing to eat, until his friend the fox told him how to fish in the cold. But he never managed to catch one fish - and even ended up without a tail. The story describes the harsh environment of Scandinavia, and it explains why greed doesn’t pay off.

Jana Kasparova

Jake’s Big Ears

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.

Katarina Gondova

Burnt Gingerbread Biscuits

Christmas stories for kids

What to do with the slightly burnt gingerbread biscuits? Although they are not so tasty to eat and could be made into Christmas tree decorations, the story goes quite differently. An adventurous pre-Christmas trip awaits them, all thanks to one small mistake.

Katarina Gondova

The World's Fastest Witch

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Bobbie the witch becomes part of a very unexpected adventure when she mistakes a Formula 1 car for a magic formula and accidentally gets mixed up with real racing cars. How will the race turn out in the end?

Stories for 5+ years old

Hana Do

Princess Sunny

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Do you know how the freckles that adorn the faces of many of us came into being? You'll find out the reason in this story about Sunny. You'll read about how her freckled face was a reminder of a magical fruit, and how her parents were able to find her when she disappeared.

Emotions and empathy

Slovak Tale

The Story of Wood

Laziness never pays off. A legend tells us that a long time ago, people didn’t have to drag the wood from the mountains. It just simply came by itself to the right place. But one day a woman wanted to make her way home easier, and got onto the wood so that it carried her. However, it didn’t move. From that time on, people have had to work hard to take wood home from the mountains.

Folk stories

Slovak Tale

John’s Fable

This is a story from a collection of Slovak folk tales. The resourceful servant John wins a chest of coins from his master. His master, being bored, had offered it to anyone who could make up a story so unbelievable that they wouldn’t even believe themselves as they spoke. Everyone who tried had left without success. John, his servant, is the last one to give it a try.

Carlo Collodi

Pinocchio

A world famous tale teaches us that lying doesn’t pay off. When a lone woodworker carves out a wooden puppet just for pleasure, it suddenly comes to life. The extraordinary puppet becomes a restless and adventurous boy called Pinocchio. But when he lies, his little nose starts growing.

Folk stories

African Tale

The Man Who Never Lied

It’s better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times. This lovely tale from the African continent teaches us not to believe everything we hear.

Around the World

Hana Do

Why Does Charlie Avoid Chocolate?

Charlie is invited to a birthday party. But then he learns that there’s going to be a chocolate cake, and he starts to fret. To go to the party would mean being exposed as an oddball — his friends would find out about his food allergy, and he assumes he’ll be teased or thought less of. But with a bit of encouragement from his mum, he decides to go. (And he needn’t have worried in the slightest!)

Human Body

Tereza Sebesta

How Spring Begins

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The sun’s rays will wake up something in the ground... What could it be? You and your children can find out what the arrival of spring looks like in the countryside. This short spring fairy tale, which is suitable even for the little ones, will help you.