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

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...

Ukrainian Tale

The Gossiper

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.

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.

Traditional European Tale

The Brave Tailor

This well-known story about a small but brave tailor will lead you to a kingdom that is troubled by giants and other magical creatures. The little tailor isn’t afraid of any of them and ends up being royally rewarded for his ingenuity and bravery.

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.

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

Korean Tale

The Mirror

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.

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

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.

Katarina Gondova

Mr Oriole and the Flute

One day, something very unusual happens as an orchestra rehearses. A little yellow bird hears the sound of a flute and is compelled to fly towards it, thereby discovering the instrument and the flautist. He is immediately enchanted by the flute and her music and cannot leave her alone, hovering around her for days on end. This throws the orchestra into chaos, until finally, a natural solution is found. Read about the dramatic occurrences in this melodious story.

Animal stories

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

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

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

Ludmila Bakonyi Selingerova

The Superhero Postman

4.67

Postman Ian is having a bad day. Although becoming a postman has always been his dream, it seems that all circumstances are against him. And on top of all that, he gets bitten by a dog! And here comes the task for the little postmen and their magic. They decide to turn the postman into a superhero!

Barbora Sistkova

The Well-Read Pirate

4.67

Theo is no ordinary pirate. Unlike the rest of the crew, he likes to spend his time reading books. The other pirates aren’t very impressed – what use are books for a pirate? But then their quest brings them close to a group of dangerous sirens, and Theo’s hobby suddenly comes in handy...