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.

How Evie Didn’t Want to Wear Glasses

How Evie Didn’t Want to Wear Glasses

10
 min
5
+
4.75

Evie is sad because she has to wear glasses. What bothers her most is that her friends might make fun of her. Out of fear, she decides to hide her glasses and every morning, after saying goodbye to her mother, she secretly takes them off so that no one can see them. But how will this little secret turn out?

Shizuko the Sea Creature

Shizuko the Sea Creature

13
 min
5
+
4.75

In this underwater story, you will learn about a special fish with a meaningful name. And besides hearing about the wonders of the underwater world and about interesting four-toothed creatures, you will also discover some ways to manage boredom.

Discovering the Emotions: Disgust

Discovering the Emotions: Disgust

10
 min
5
+
4.75

Today Martin continues his search for feelings, still as keen as ever to find out where they are hiding. Let’s continue to accompany him on the journey through his apartment building, where this time he meets a neighbour who is forever disgruntled. We are now poised to learn about the feeling of Disgust.

The Mirror

The Mirror

11
 min
5
+
4.75

An amusing story from Korea about a simple villager, Mr Kim, who one day sets off to the big city of Seoul, where he sees a mirror for the first time in his life. He brings it home, where it becomes a source of surprise and amusing misunderstandings for Mr Kim and his family. It’s easy to see the relevance of the story even today, with so many peculiar modern inventions emerging.

Modesty as Big as the Moon

Modesty as Big as the Moon

8
 min
5
+
4.74

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]

Seed Town

Seed Town

12
 min
5
+
4.74

Seed Town is a place where the inhabitants desire nothing more than to nestle into the ground and grow up. But they cannot achieve this on their own. When a schoolgirl called Anna visits Seed Town, she makes friends with the little seeds and eventually figures out a way to help them. Can she manage to achieve it? This story imparts a thing or two about plants and Nature.

Mio in Science Class: About Birds

Mio in Science Class: About Birds

7
 min
5
+
4.74

Mio, our favourite little elephant, likes school a lot. This time, he and his classmates are looking forward to science class, where today they will be learning about birds and listening to birdsong. What new facts and sounds will Mio and the children learn?

Mio in Science Class: About Animals

Mio in Science Class: About Animals

8
 min
3
+
4.74

Elephant Mio likes science class because he is super interested in the world of animals and plants. But today’s lesson is going to be even more fun than usual, because he and his classmates have to guess the type of animal based on the sounds it makes.

The Dream Herder

The Dream Herder

9
 min
3
+
4.74

Have you ever had a bad dream? Read this sweet bedtime story about a magical dream-herder and learn that even our most fearsome dreams might simply be misplaced ones.

The Cloud No-one Liked

The Cloud No-one Liked

7
 min
5
+
4.74

It’s nearly Christmas and Mary-Ann can’t wait for it to snow, but so far the weather isn’t that way inclined. It looks like there won’t be a white Christmas this year. Why not? Mary-Ann unlocks the secret one misty morning, when she hears something, somewhere crying. Read this story and find out along with her where the crying was coming from.

The Rice Cake

The Rice Cake

7
 min
5
+
4.74

The Emperor of Vietnam has to choose an heir from among his sons. But how can he choose when all of the men are smart and capable? In order to decide, he invents a special task for each of them to perform. The next emperor would be the one who best achieves it. Luckily for the old emperor, the outcome made his choice crystal clear.

Mio’s Musical Round-the-World Trip

Mio’s Musical Round-the-World Trip

9
 min
5
+
4.74

This time, the schoolchildren are learning about different countries and cultures around the world. To deepen their new knowledge, they are going to get to know various different countries through music. Mio the elephant is really looking forward to their musical round-the-world trip. Why not join him for it?

Dotty the Hamster’s Big Adventure

Dotty the Hamster’s Big Adventure

14
 min
3
+
4.73

Embark on an adventurous journey with Aunt Jill and little Dotty the hamster! Along the way, you’ll learn how important it is to be patient and trust that your dreams can really come true.

Salt & Pepper — Part 5

Salt & Pepper — Part 5

8
 min
3
+
4.73

It was time for Pepper and Salt to return home from another distant world — but this time it was by plane rather than ship. However, a plane journey is also an adventure, especially when our heroes experience strong turbulence for the first time in their lives. How do they handle it? And will they finally return safely to the Horák’s apartment?

The Poplar

The Poplar

12
 min
8
+
4.73

Unlike other children, Joe is not happy to visit the library at all, because he does not enjoy reading very much. But that changes when a tree in a book suddenly talks to him and tells him the story about how many lives it has had. It has certainly led an interesting life.

The Masquerade Ball

The Masquerade Ball

12
 min
5
+
4.73

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?

Kuartam the Toad

Kuartam the Toad

6
 min
5
+
4.73

A story based on an Ecuadorian folktale about a toad with an extraordinary power. Anyone who mocked him for his ugly appearance was harshly punished, since Kuartam could turn into a jaguar before your very eyes and gobble you up. None of the local tribespeople had ever seen him, but they sometimes heard an ear-splitting roar coming from the jungle. One night, a young hunter decides to find out whether there is any truth to the legend...

Christmas Delight

Christmas Delight

7
 min
5
+
4.73

While decorating the Christmas tree, George comes across an ornament he doesn’t recognise. Compared to the other baubles in the box, it looks odd. It’s old and shabby and rather ugly. So why does his mum find it so special and take such good care of it? Find out why this rocking horse, which is much-much older than George’s mum, is so very precious.

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.