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Bedtime stories for toddlers

Get started with reading: these stories are perfect for very young children. Simple, short tales with pleasant sounds that will captivate your little ones and help you build a habit of reading together. Try them during the day or for calming down at bedtime.

The Star That Fell From the Sky

Marian Dyno Buric

The Star That Fell From the Sky

12
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4.77

Oaky's peaceful evening is suddenly disrupted by a falling star. It’s not just an ordinary shooting star – it’s actually landed right by Oaky’s tree! How can Oaky the elf get the star back into the sky where it belongs? Can his forest friends help him?

Bedtime stories for toddlers
Agatha and Margaret at the Lake

Marian Dyno Buric

Agatha and Margaret at the Lake

6
 min
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4.92

A cheerful story about animals and nature for very young children. Twin sisters Agatha and Margaret go on a trip to a lake, get to know its inhabitants and learn more new words from their mother.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
Agatha and Margaret in the Kingdom of Music

Marian Dyno Buric

Agatha and Margaret in the Kingdom of Music

8
 min
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4.82

Rest is extremely important for our body and mind. Curious twins Agatha and Margaret love exploring the world and its beauty. This time the sisters find themselves in an extraordinary, even miraculous place where they become little princesses for a little while.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
The Sleepy Kitten

Dominika Sakmarova

The Sleepy Kitten

7
 min
1
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4.83

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.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
The Enormous Turnip

Folk Tale

The Enormous Turnip

11
 min
1
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4.46

All together we can overcome even the most difficult obstacles. A well-known tale about a grandfather who grows such an enormous turnip from a small seed in the garden that he can't even pull it out of the ground. Luckily, he has good helpers and they manage to pull out the turnip all together.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
The Goat and the Hedgehog

Pavol Dobsinsky

The Goat and the Hedgehog

7
 min
1
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4.69

A famous story for children from Pavol Dobšinský’s collection. It is about a goat that scares away many, even strong and fearless animals, but in the end a small brave one finds a way to deal with her.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
Tony the Tractor

Katarina Pirova

Tony the Tractor

8
 min
1
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4.82

Neither a prince, nor a courageous knight is the hero of this story for the little ones, but in fact it is brave Tony the tractor. Tony always does his best to help all the inhabitants of the farm, so when he hears that an evil dragon has kidnapped the princess, he does not hesitate and decides to go to its cave to save her.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
The Old Oak Tree

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The Old Oak Tree

5
 min
1
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4.69

This bedtime story aims to connect the life of the forest with the lives of humans. An old oak tree provides protection and a peaceful place for forest creatures to rest, serving as a cosy home for many animals. The tale evokes a friendly atmosphere and a sense of security and safety, to comfort your child as they drift off to dreamland.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
Good Night, Farm Animals

Readmio

Good Night, Farm Animals

5
 min
1
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4.82

This bedtime story takes us to a busy farm which gets calmer by the end of the day as its animals get ready to sleep. Children can wish good night to all of the animals and also prepare for their own sleep.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
Bumbo the Baby Elephant

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Bumbo the Baby Elephant

6
 min
1
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4.73

In just the way that everyone dreams of becoming something, the little elephant Bumbo sees himself becoming an astronaut. In this soothing good night story, the young elephant sets out on a journey through space, where he learns about the Sun, planets and other nooks and crannies of our solar system.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
Good Night, Forest Animals

Readmio

Good Night, Forest Animals

7
 min
1
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4.65

The young listener is invited to glide through the forest at dusk on top of a babbling brook and bid good night to the different animals. As it gradually grows dark, we visit each creature and help them prepare for sleep, waving and wishing them sweet dreams… Until, finally, it’s time for the listener to close their eyes and enter dreamland.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
Agatha and Margaret

Marian Dyno Buric

Agatha and Margaret

7
 min
1
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4.56

This is a story about two sisters, Agatha and Margaret, who set out to discover the world around them. In this fairy tale for the youngest ones, the sisters set out on a walk to the meadow, where they discover some insects and animals with their mother.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
About a Ladybird

Tereza Sebesta

About a Ladybird

4
 min
1
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4.4

This is a delightful story about a little ladybird who finds a quiet place on one of the leaves of a blossoming apple tree. The calm setting will prepare your children for a pleasant rest. Let them be carried away by the soothing atmosphere, which is perfect for an afternoon nap.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
The Clever Frog

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The Clever Frog

5
 min
1
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4.51

Giuseppe the frog may be small but he is very clever – in fact, he considers himself the smartest frog in the pond! However, his pride and unwillingness to take any advice from others causes him a lot of trouble in the end.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
The Cocky Inflatable Crocodile

Katarina Gondova

The Cocky Inflatable Crocodile

4
 min
1
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4.36

A tale about a green crocodile who isn’t just a blow-up toy, but also a puffed-up one, who spits poison with every word he says – so much so that all the other inflatable toys by the lake are afraid of him. But even a big scary crocodile can burst into tears at the sight of something as simple as a little pointed nail.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
The Sad Scooter

Jana Kasparova

The Sad Scooter

6
 min
1
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4.76

The new pink scooter is the best gift Becky could have wished for, but as the time goes by, she uses it less and less, until it spends most time left in a corner. With the help of her mother, Becky learns an important lesson: things we don’t use anymore can make other people happy and become useful once again.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
Agatha and Margaret in the sugar-dusted garden

Marian Dyno Buric

Agatha and Margaret in the sugar-dusted garden

8
 min
1
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4.85

Twin sisters Agatha and Margaret discover the magic of snow for the first time. In this story for very young children, we invite you to venture out with our two little heroines to find out about this enchanting white wintry phenomenon.

Bedtime stories for toddlers
The Life of a Caterpillar

Marian Dyno Buric

The Life of a Caterpillar

8
 min
1
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4.57

A caterpillar hatches and instantly begins to discover the beauty of the surrounding world. However, it’s disappointed at its own appearance when compared with all that it sees. Eventually that sadness disappears when it learns that it’s still developing and will one day turn into a beautiful butterfly.

Bedtime stories for toddlers

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