Stories for 5+ years old

As you read this bedtime story, you and your children can imagine listening to the sounds that echo through the nightscape. Even though the night is meant for relaxing and getting some rest, it does not mean that everyone is asleep...

Science stories

Katarina Gondova

The Three Broken Bicycles

When broken bikes end up in a junkyard, it's not the end, but, on the contrary, the beginning of something new. A newcomer will show them that a broken bike doesn't just have to lie sadly next to the rubbish, but it can still do a lot and experience many things!

Czech tale

Jim and the Dragon

In this story, you will discover how life changes in one small town when a terrible dragon takes up residence in a nearby cave. What will the dragon do and who will be brave enough to challenge it?

Russian Tale

The Frog Princess

In this traditional Russian tale you will read about prince Ivan and his unusual bride, who helps him complete several seemingly impossible tasks. But then Ivan loses his magical princess. Will he manage to find her again?

Stories for 3+ years old

Readmio

Salt & Pepper — Part 4

Pepper and Salt sail to distant Mexico on a cruise ship. However, this foreign land holds many pitfalls inexperienced travellers must acclimate themselves to, such as tropical heat and mirages. Fortunately, a native Mexican named Chilli comes to their aid just in time.

Short stories

Marian Dyno Buric

The Sad Willow

Another in a series of stories about Oaky the oak elf. This time, Oaky meets an old, miserable willow tree. With a little quick thinking and some help from a passing boy, he manages to cheer the willow up and show how useful and beautiful its branches are, no matter their age.

Short stories

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.

Stories for 5+ years old

Hana Do

How Li-li Celebrated the Spring Festival

It’s nearly time for the Lunar New Year celebrations, also known as the Spring Festival. For many people in the world, including the little girl in this story, these are the most important celebrations of the year. But it looks like Li-li isn’t going to be spending the Spring Festival with her wonderful grandparents this year. Li-li is sad about that, but an unexpected encounter with a magical creature changes everything… Read the story to find out more about Li-li’s adventure and about Lunar New Year traditions.

Jana Kasparova

The Noble Tower Crane

Work on the construction site is about to get underway, and the machinery is ready to go. Two diggers are showing-off their skills. Only the crane stands apart, as his time has not yet come — he must wait until the foundations are in. The diggers start to make fun of the crane, teasing him about being useless. But then the tables suddenly turn, forcing the snarky diggers to recognise their ill-behaviour…

Lucia Koudelkova Jesenska

The Halloween Pumpkin

Sisters Laura and Emma are enjoying a stay at home without their parents, like big girls do. But their joy turns to horror when they hear strange noises. And then a... real ghost appears outside the window? Or was it? Read this thrilling autumn tale about fear.

Stories for 5+ years old

Indian Tale

One Grain of Rice

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.

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.

Marian Dyno Buric

Discovering the Emotions: Fear

Martin continues his search for these things called feelings. Where do emotions actually live and what do they look like? While last time he came across Anger, he is now going to visit another of his neighbours, and in the process he encounters Fear.

Marian Dyno Buric

Discovering the Emotions: Disgust

Today Martin continues his search for feelings, still as keen as ever to find out where they are hiding. Let’s continue to accompany him on the journey through his apartment building, where this time he meets a neighbour who is forever disgruntled. We are now poised to learn about the feeling of Disgust.

Stories for 3+ years old

Readmio

Salt & Pepper — Part 1

Pepper and Salt are friends who live side-by-side on the dinner table in a comfy city apartment opposite a railway station. They have a happy life, but one day the intoxicating smell of an unknown herb lures them to venture abroad — all the way to Italy. The trip is a success — they find exactly what they are looking for!

Wellbeing

Hana Tokosova

Aubrey Aubergine

4.61

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!

Stories for 5+ years old

Mel Candea

Philomena’s Fantastic Den

4.61

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!

Chinese Tale

The Fox and the Tiger