Stories for 5+ years old

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

Hans Christian Andersen

The Princess and the Pea

The young prince is having difficulty finding someone he wants to marry — the princesses he is continually introduced to are less than kind and therefore deemed unsuitable. But then, out of nowhere, a mysterious young woman arrives at the castle gates in disarray. She is lost and soaking wet, yet claims to be a princess. She stays overnight, whence the doubting queen is able to test her claim with the help of a small pea. It’s a test that proves to be conclusive.

Folk stories

Jana Kasparova

Little Sophie and the Great Fear

Little Sophie is looking forward to a little brother coming to their family. She knows from her mother she can expect him soon. But when the girl notices an ambulance outside of the windows, a great fear overwhelms her. What is actually happening? And who will calm Sophie down? A story for children on how to deal with unfamiliar and worrying situations.

Emotions and empathy

Tereza Sebesta

The Ballerina

Adel fell in love with ballet and longed for getting the role of Sleeping Beauty in an upcoming ballet performance. For that, she would have to do a flawless pirouette, but unfortunately, Adel couldn’t do it at all. However, that is when an unexpected helper appears...

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

Hana Do

How the Sunshine Made Friends with the Rain

Annette is grumpy, because it is going to rain all week while she is on holiday with her family. But on the way to the campsite she learns some new things about why rain is important. And then she sees something magical in the sky! Read this story to find out what it was.

Short stories

Marian Dyno Buric

The Devil and His Prickly Pitchfork

There was a little devil living right next to Josh’s heart who always made the little boy do all sorts of mischief. Josh enjoyed teasing other kids and he had no friends. But thanks to a patient and kind teacher, he discovered his little angel inside as well. After that, he could finally make friends and feel better about himself. Every one of us has good and bad qualities, but it’s up to us which ones we let shine.

Chinese Tale

The Magic Cooking Pot

This traditional tale takes us to China, to a family where a penny-pinching, cantankerous wife is constantly complaining about a lack of money. Everything changes when her husband brings home a magic cooking pot. How will they get along with their new wealth? Find out in this Chinese tale with a rather surprising ending.

Around the World

Katarina Gondova

The Unusual Racer

Only the best kid-racers can take part in this race, and Lucy is among them. From the start, we can tell that Lucy is not an ordinary racer, but we don’t know what makes her exceptional until later in the story. The message here is that regardless of who we are, we can achieve our dreams.

Short stories

Hana Tokosova

Bunty Buckwheat and the Decorations

In this fun and informative story about the ancient grain called buckwheat, Bunty Buckwheat teaches children about the many different forms it can take and the various types of dishes it can be used in.

Human Body

Readmio & Sajfa

The Masquerade Ball

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

Traditional European Tale

Salt over Gold

This folk tale reminds us of the value of salt and other ordinary things that we often fail to realise are precious to us. Discover just how valuable they can be in this story about the wise, frugal princess Maria and the king who valued gold and precious gemstones more than his own daughter’s love.

Around the World

Marian Dyno Buric

Discovering the Emotions: Robots

Martin has now searched the entire apartment building but still hasn’t found what he thought he was looking for. So where on earth are the emotions hiding? To distract his focus, his mum is taking him to see a robot exhibition at the local museum. And in this unexpected setting, everything becomes clear.

Emotions and empathy

Marian Dyno Buric

The Miraculous Spring

When a woodcutter cleans out an old spring in the forest, it rewards him with an unusual gift. The greedy village butcher wants to have that magical gift for himself, but avarice and malice won’t bring him nearly as good a reward as the woodcutter’s kind, selfless care.

Vietnamese Tale

The Carambola Tree and the Magic Raven

In this traditional Vietnamese tale you will find out about a magic raven and about why it’s not worth being greedy. You’ll also learn about a tasty exotic fruit.

Around the World

Eva Bubniakova

Seed Town

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.

Lucia Koudelkova Jesenska

The Smallest Creature

One day, Granny Ida finds a peculiar egg on her farm. Soon a creature hatches. At first, the farm animals aren’t at all impressed and start mocking the little guy. Until Granny Ida steps in and puts an end to it.

Animal stories

Katarina Gondova

Mr Oriole and the Flute