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Dominika Sakmarova

Fairy tales and stories from Dominika Sakmarova.

Short stories
The Nicest Gift

Dominika Sakmarova

The Nicest Gift

6
 min
5
+
5.0

Emma is unhappy because the other children in her class make fun of her wild hair. But one day, her teacher’s wise words change her perspective. Come and join Emma’s classmates as they discover why her hair (and not only that) is actually a very valuable gift.

Emotions and empathy
The Spiders in the Music Cabinet

Dominika Sakmarova

The Spiders in the Music Cabinet

15
 min
5
+
4.53

In an abandoned house live two little spiders who want nothing better than to be left alone. They don’t like change, and they can’t stand noise. But one day, their peace is disturbed by the house’s new occupants. Find out how they get along with their new housemates in this tale that will teach you about the beauty of music and how it can affect and enchant us.

Christmas stories for kids
Walter the Water Sprite and Christmas

Dominika Sakmarova

Walter the Water Sprite and Christmas

7
 min
3
+
4.21

When little Wally goes down to the pond with his father to look for a place to catch a Christmas fish, a very unusual surprise awaits them. Instead of a fish, they meet a water sprite there! The water sprite is not at all pleased that they’re thinking of catching one of his fish. Will they manage to come to an agreement?

Christmas stories for kids
Uncle Aladar and the Perfect Christmas

Dominika Sakmarova

Uncle Aladar and the Perfect Christmas

16
 min
5
+
5.0

Julia wants to have a Christmas just like the ones she has seen in films, so her whole family sets about helping her to get ready. But Great Uncle Aladar refuses her invitation to the perfect family Christmas dinner party, because he doesn’t celebrate Christmas. And then Julia’s well-laid plans suddenly go wrong. How will her perfect Christmas turn out?

Emotions and empathy
Grandma’s Magic

Dominika Sakmarova

Grandma’s Magic

8
 min
5
+
4.72

Read the story of Matt and his magical grandma. She owns neither a wand nor a wizard´s cloak. So how could she be magical? In this tale, you'll learn the importance of wonderful family relationships, and also about curiosity, learning, and dealing with emotions.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
The Sleepy Kitten

Dominika Sakmarova

The Sleepy Kitten

7
 min
1
+
4.82

The little kitten in this story is sleepy. He needs a soft pillow to help him fall asleep. But where can he find one? This soothing bedtime story for our youngest listeners takes you on a sleepy journey with the sweet little kitten to find the comfiest cat-nap spot.

Emotions and empathy
The Little Superhero

Dominika Sakmarova

The Little Superhero

8
 min
5
+
4.4

Although little Mark is still only a kindergartener, he so very badly wants to be a superhero. However, he’s afraid of many things, and his elder brother makes fun of him for that. How can a superhero ever be scared of anything? But when the boys go for a day-out at the theme park, Mark learns something very important about superheroes... You too will learn what that is after reading this story!

Emotions and empathy
Nory, Who Was Never Bored

Dominika Sakmarova

Nory, Who Was Never Bored

8
 min
5
+
4.75

Nory looks like an ordinary boy, but his friends say he has a unique superpower: he never gets bored. Nory reckons he just doesn't know how to be bored, so his friends take on the challenge of teaching him. Find out how that goes in this fun story.

Christmas stories for kids
Christmas For Everyone

Dominika Sakmarova

Christmas For Everyone

5
 min
5
+
4.91

Christmas is coming soon and little Carl is worried about whether their lonely neighbour Mrs Lizzie will get any Christmas presents. So he decides to make a gift for her himself. But how will the boy deal with it?

Nature stories
A Pet that No One Else Has

Dominika Sakmarova

A Pet that No One Else Has

10
 min
5
+
4.68

Micky is unhappy that he cannot have any animal pets at home like some of his friends. That's why his elder sister gives him something special that's green and bushy. Micky gets a pet that no one else has. At the same time, thanks to it, he gets closer to his elder sister and he learns to love plants.

Short stories
The Proud Cherry Tree

Dominika Sakmarova

The Proud Cherry Tree

7
 min
5
+
4.68

The cherry tree boasts a lot about her fine flowers, which are also admired by the other inhabitants of the garden. She wouldn’t trade-in her pretty blossoms for anything in the world — they are as white and delicate as snow! But then she has a chat with a Chrysoperla insect and suddenly realises that there are more important things in life than pride.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
When Suzie Ignores Bedtime

Dominika Sakmarova

When Suzie Ignores Bedtime

8
 min
1
+
4.78

It’s bedtime, but Suzie doesn’t want to sleep. She has so many fun ideas and so many toys to play with that she simply cannot be bothered! Can the little girl really stay up and play all night long? The answer is Yes. But not without consequences…

Stories for 5+ years old
Sandra Makes a Pact with the Sun

Dominika Sakmarova

Sandra Makes a Pact with the Sun

10
 min
5
+
4.83

The arrival of the new school year does not please Sandra at all. She doesn’t like getting up early in the morning, and would prefer to avoid it completely. But one day, the Sun overhears her objections, and that sparks a notion: What if I stopped getting up early in the morning too? Well, this seems fair. But what happens when the Sun doesn’t wake up on time?