Stories for 5+ years old

Rudy is a little rubbish truck who does his job with great joy. But when some new rubbish trucks suddenly appear on the streets, Rudy becomes scared and angry — what if these trucks want to replace him?! This eco-themed fairy tale explores the causes of anger and other unknown feelings in children.

Jana Kacmarova

Adventure of the Germs

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

Lucia Koudelkova Jesenska

The Unicorn Who Had a Secret

All the horses on the farm are pleased when a new friend arrives. Interestingly, the newbie is not an ordinary horse — he’s a unicorn called Felix. Everyone likes him, and he’s immediately invited to join in their games. They all have enormous fun together. Indeed, Felix has a lovely character and gets along well with everyone. But he has a secret. Can you imagine what that secret might be? Let’s see if you’re right.

Hana Do

The Cloud No-one Liked

Christmas stories for kids

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.

Katarina Gondova

A Mulish Match

Little Wendy could do with learning some manners. She’s not very helpful at home, and when someone asks her to do something, it goes one ear in and out the other. Then, one day, she gets excited by the opportunity to ride a horse. What will happen when she finds out that the horse is just as stubborn as she is?

Stories for 3+ years old

Katarina Gondova

Natalie and the Dragon

Natalie loves dragons more than anything else. She wanted to own everything she ever saw that was dragon-shaped or had a dragon on it. Her mum wants to give her a treat, so she promises to buy her another dragon. This time, though, she means a real live one. But do real live dragons exist? Read this story and find out more about the fascinating creatures that live on our planet.

Nature stories

Indian Tale

The Poor Farmer and the Rich Miser

In this Indian story, we learn the fate of a poor farmer living in poverty and having almost nothing. He has to give everything to his neighbour, a money-lender. When he is given a rare magic horn that will fulfill his every wish, the greedy rich man finds out. Of course the neighbour wants to take advantage of the horn's power immediately. The farmer comes up with an idea, thanks to which he gets rid of the rich man's greed once and for all.

Around the World

Tereza Sebesta

Appreciating Edith

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.

Readmio

Mio and the Astronomical Clock

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!

Stories for 5+ years old

Hana Do

The White Chalk

Mia was using her brand-new coloured chalks to draw on the pavement, when she met a boy named Steve. Boasting about the many colours of chalk she had, she learned that Steve had only white chalk. She somehow felt superior to him until finally realising that white chalk was just as important as all the colours. Steve was a kind-hearted boy and they became good friends. Mia will not make the mistake of boasting about anything again.

Short stories

Hana Do

Dinosaur Adventures Part 4: Stegosaurus

Now that their mum has met Meg, the siblings wanted to share their secret dinosaur adventures with their dad. He’s as excited as they are about this discovery and soon makes friends with Meg. However, this next trip takes the family to a dinosaur world in which danger lurks. Will the Stegosauria be able to protect them?

Stories for 5+ years old

Anna Pejchal

Dotty the Hamster’s Big Adventure

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.

Stories for 3+ years old

Aesop

The Rooster and the Fox

One day, a rooster meets a fox near the forest and is surprised when he tells him that all the animals are now friends and he need not be afraid of him. The rooster has his wits about him, though, and uses a clever trick to check whether the fox is telling him the truth.

Short stories

Joseph Jacobs

Jack and the Beanstalk

Life is tough for an impoverished widow and her son… In order to survive the winter, the boy must sell their only cow. But instead, he trades her for a handful of magic beans. Little does he know that a single bean would grow into an enormous beanstalk overnight! The boy climbs it high up into the sky, where he defeats a fearsome giant and gathers many treasures.

Folk stories

Readmio

Bumblebee Vroom at School

Take a peek inside this school for insects and pollinators, and follow the exploits of a restless bumblebee called Vroom. In addition to finding out what goes on in a bee classroom, you’ll also see how Vroom deals with restlessness, lack of focus, and excessive energy.

Wellbeing

Peter Frederick

Grumposaurus

Billy is especially grumpy today – nothing is good enough for him. Then something very odd starts to happen. Billy’s grumpiness is gradually turning him into a grumposaurus! In the story you’ll find out how Billy navigates his foul mood. And how, just before it takes over his entire existence, he learns to see the bright side of life.

Marian Dyno Buric

Discovering the Emotions: Joy

On his journey to his neighbours’ apartments in the quest for feelings, Martin has one more floor of the building left to visit. Let’s see who lives on the fifth floor. And let’s hope that it will be a pleasant experience, maybe even Joyful!

Korean Tale

The Mirror