Stories for 5+ years old

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Meet a new hero – Dino Maximiliano the Bicyclosaurus, aka Max. This small, fidgety dinosaur is the best friend of a boy named Micah. The dinosaur’s dream is to one day have his very own bicycle. Being a clever, creative person, Micah decides to design a bicycle for Max and arrange to have it built. See how the plan gets underway in the first part of this episodic story.

Chinese Tale

The Fox and the Tiger

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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.

Indian Tale

One Grain of Rice

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One grain of rice won’t feed anyone, not even if you double it. But is that really true? Come and discover this mathematical tale from India, which will also teach you about greed and avarice.

Tereza Sebesta

Steve the Digger

4.6

Steve the digger is cheerful, smiling and always happy to get down to work without hesitation. But today he is in for a completely different experience than usual. The cars are mad at Steve that he slows down the traffic. How does the little digger cope with the hostility of other means of transport?

Barbora Sistkova

The Well-Read Pirate

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...

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The Tooth Rotters

Did you know that in a normal school classroom, there is a dark, dusty corner where germs, bacteria and mould go to school? All day long they work hard to infect all the children! Read about one of their adventures and learn some healthy habits.

Human Body

Hana Do

The Magic Rings and the Cloud Abode

In this story, Ellie and Annie are going on holiday to their grandparents’ house. Their beautiful garden is suffering from the summer drought and everyone is wishing it would rain. But what will happen when the magic rings take the sisters to the rainiest place in the world?

Nature stories

French tale

Donkey Skin

A kind princess was told she must marry a cruel prince. To free herself from this horror, she gives the prince a series of difficult tasks to achieve, expecting that he would fail and she could safely avoid the wedding. But this ploy doesn’t work, so she’s left with only one option — to flee the palace disguised as a peasant. As a result, her life takes a curious turn.

Mel Candea

Philomena’s Fantastic Den

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Philomena wants to build a perfect den to hide out in and get away from her nosy little brother. Will she manage to build it perfectly all by herself? And what will she discover about her perfect plans? This story is perfect for anyone with restless siblings at home!

Indian Tale

The Poor Farmer and the Rich Miser

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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.

English Tale

The Baker’s Daughter

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A greedy baker in a small English town has been deceiving customers for years with his dishonest way of doing business. One day, his daughter, having learned her father’s devious methods, tries to cheat a poor old woman who comes into the bakery. Little does the girl know that it’s a fairy disguised as an old woman, and that if she insists on being deceitful, she’ll be justly punished.

Folk stories

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Rocketman Saves the Flowers

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There is a conflict on Earth that arised because of flowers. Flowers make people with allergies sneeze and wheeze and so they decide to ban them all. That gets the whole world into real trouble. There is only one person who can help them – rocketman! This story was written for you by Mel Candea.

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Salt & Pepper — Part 4

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Without intending to, Pepper & Salt sailed across the ocean to faraway Mexico. They were totally unprepared for the many pitfalls of arriving in a climate they knew little about. Due to their lack of experience in hot countries, they were unaware of the precautions to take in the desert and had never heard of mirages. Fortunately, a native Mexican named Chilli comes to their aid in the nick of time.

Hana Do

Dinosaur Adventures Part 5: Pterosaur

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In the final part of this dinosaur series, Meg introduces Alex, Tinka, and their parents to a majestic dinosaur — the Pterosaur. This one has an extraordinary wingspan and can fly far and wide. Hopping on its back, off they go on a flight over prehistoric Europe… How will their journey turn out?

Lenka Kulichova

The Fleadom

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This is a funny story about fleas living in the fur of Buddy the dog. When Buddy discovers them, he heads to the dog salon. So the fleas have to quickly find a new home.

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Salt & Pepper — Part 2

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Pepper and Salt, still intoxicated from their Italian adventure, longed to explore more distant lands. This time it involved travelling all the way to Istanbul to meet a relative of Pepper’s. They embark on a long journey that takes them to the homeland of the vivacious Turmeric. Will this be the end of their exotic adventures or will they soon be looking to explore more?

Hana Do

The Magic Rings and the Dead Sea

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Where do the two girls with the magic rings go this time? It’s a very unusual place – the Dead Sea. They learn about why it has that name, and how a sea can be below sea level. If you go with them, you’ll learn that too. Plus, you’ll get to meet a friendly camel! Are you ready?

Ukrainian Tale

The Little Straw Bull

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Once there was an old man and an old woman who were so poor they couldn’t even afford a single ox. So they had to figure out a way to earn some money. It started with making a little bull out of straw and resin. From there, they used lots of cunning and exercised good teamwork… And their reward was great. Let this charming Ukrainian folktale delight and inspire you.