Stories for 5+ years old

Christmas stories for kids

Christmas is coming, and all the decorations are looking forward to it – there are sparklers, baubles and angels. There is also a little old candle who is too small and not fancy enough for the others to want to be friends with her. Until something happens that means they all need her help… this story was written for you by our young reader Anička. This is one of the three winning stories in our winter writing competition in Slovakia, winner in the “Creative writing” category.

Sofia Hajducek

Mr Grouse and the Magic Fir Tree

Christmas stories for kids

Mr Grouse doesn’t like Christmas at all. It’s just another reason for him to rant, sulk and mutter. But everything changes when he finds a magical fir tree in the woods... Find out how his story ends in this tale about the magic of Christmas, written for you by our reader Sofia. This is one of the three winning stories in our winter writing competition in Slovakia, winner in the “Best subject” category.

Hana Tokosova

Why Do Sunflowers Turn Towards the Sun?

Little Dorothy and her dad admire a field full of sunflowers while they’re out riding their bikes. While they’re there, Dorothy learns about how many uses we have for sunflowers and how beneficial they are for us. What’s more, her dad tells her a story about why sunflowers always face towards the sun. Come and read about it too!

Human Body

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

Peter Frederick

The Dream Herder

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.

Stories for 3+ years old

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.

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.

Hana Tokosova

Aubrey Aubergine

Children, do you know about aubergines, which are also called eggplants? What do they have to do with eggs? In this story, little Julie discovers this vegetable for the first time. Thanks to her mother’s storytelling, she learns a lot about it. Come and read and discover for yourselves!

Wellbeing

Chinese Tale

The Fox and the Tiger

When a little fox encounters a huge, hungry tiger in the forest, it seems like his fate is sealed. But he uses his wits to prove to the tiger that even though he is no match for his strength, his sharp mind will get him out of this mess.

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

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...

Stories for 5+ years old

Russian Tale

Old Father Frost

Christmas stories for kids

Are you ready for a very wintry story? In this traditional Russian folk tale, you will read about Old Father Frost, whose icy staff directs the harsh winter weather, and about a modest, well-behaved girl called Tasha, who eventually finds good fortune despite the unjust treatment she gets from her stepmother.

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.

Lucia Koudelkova Jesenska

Plasto’s Adventures

This story has a very untraditional main character – a piece of plastic! Find out about the unusual adventures he went on and the places he visited, and discover more about recycling and protecting the environment.

Nature 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.

Stories for 5+ years old

Readmio

Mio’s Classical Music Lesson

Come and listen to some classical music together with the Year 2 pupils. Under the guidance of their clever teacher, you can discover the many ways in which music expresses itself, and how it affects us. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the cheerful company of Mio, the most good-natured elephant ever!

Short stories

Tereza Sebesta

Mummy on the Loose

This year, like every year, the town is having its autumn costume parade. But an unexpected visitor, who is more than five thousand years old and has just come from the museum, gets caught up in the action. If you like thrilling stories, this one is for you!

Stories for 5+ years old

Ivana Svajdlenkova

Robert the Hero Vacuum Cleaner