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Emotions and empathy

What’s the best way of dealing with anger or sadness? How can we know what others are feeling, and why are sympathy and tolerance so important? Stories don’t only tell our children about factual information, they also enable us to pass on valuable advice to them about empathy and emotions. In today’s world, emotional intelligence is very important and it is well worth developing it from a young age.

Grandma’s Magic

Dominika Sakmarova

Grandma’s Magic

8
 min
5
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4.89

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.

Emotions and empathy
The King’s Secret

Irish Legend

The King’s Secret

8
 min
5
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4.42

This Irish legend tells of King Maon and the secret he was extremely ashamed of. However, no secret can be kept secret forever. Eventually, the king has to face his greatest fear – the fear of shame and ridicule.

Emotions and empathy
Lara, the One Who Wasn’t Afraid

Katarina Gondova

Lara, the One Who Wasn’t Afraid

7
 min
5
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4.78

Lara is a special girl who would always say she’s a secret agent. But some of the other children constantly tease her or run away. However, when an earwig appears on a cherry tree, brave Lara is the only one who isn't afraid of it. She shows the other children that there is no need to be afraid of things, just because they're different.

Emotions and empathy
Little Sophie and the Great Fear

Jana Kasparova

Little Sophie and the Great Fear

6
 min
3
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4.61

Little Sophie is looking forward to a little brother coming to their family. She knows from her mother she can expect him soon. But when the girl notices an ambulance outside of the windows, a great fear overwhelms her. What is actually happening? And who will calm Sophie down? A story for children on how to deal with unfamiliar and worrying situations.

Emotions and empathy
Here’s to the Ants!

Jana Kasparova

Here’s to the Ants!

7
 min
5
+
4.67

Black ants and red ants are not natural friends. However, when a heavy storm befalls the forest, it affects all the insects in our story. Both colonies of ants are equally endangered. These sworn enemies are not used to putting their differences aside, but suddenly they find themselves united in the name of survival. Let’s see how they resolve their animosity…

Emotions and empathy
The Quarrelling Letters

Katarina Gondova

The Quarrelling Letters

8
 min
5
+
4.71

One day the letters in books start arguing and a huge mess ensues. Because of their fights, the books cannot be read at all. But one clever little girl decides to put it all in order - and solve the big alphabet quarrel.

Emotions and empathy
The Girl with the Almond Eyes

Hana Do

The Girl with the Almond Eyes

5
 min
3
+
4.52

Little Meg has a new classmate who looks different from the other children. Meg is curious why the girl has such strange eyes. However, her father has an explanation. Meg learns why all eyes are beautiful, even if they might be different.

Emotions and empathy
Princess Sunny

Hana Do

Princess Sunny

9
 min
3
+
4.75

Do you know how the freckles that adorn the faces of many of us came into being? You'll find out the reason in this story about Sunny. You'll read about how her freckled face was a reminder of a magical fruit, and how her parents were able to find her when she disappeared.

Emotions and empathy
Johnny and the Talking Musical Notes

Tereza Sebesta

Johnny and the Talking Musical Notes

8
 min
5
+
4.81

Johnny is a talented pianist and likes to play, but when he has to play at a concert in front of a lot of people for the first time, he suddenly learns a completely new feeling: anxiety. In order for Johnny to deal with it, someone quite unexpected comes to his aid...

Emotions and empathy
The Squirrel That Had Trouble Saying Sorry

Jana Kacmarova

The Squirrel That Had Trouble Saying Sorry

8
 min
3
+
4.81

Suzy the squirrel is gifted in many ways, but she can't do one thing: she can't say "sorry." However, one of the animals in the forest teaches her why we need this word, and Suzy finds out that a sincere apology can smooth things out and bring us closer.

Emotions and empathy
Justine the Octopus

Lucia Koudelkova Jesenska

Justine the Octopus

8
 min
5
+
4.67

It would be to have more hands, wouldn’t it? However, Justine the octopus doesn't think so at all. She has exactly eight tentacles, but she is always so clumsy with them. She doesn't even know how to fit into the groups of other underwater friends. But then she suddenly finds out that she's really good at something else. What is it? You'll find out in this fairy tale from the sea.

Emotions and empathy
High Water

Tereza Sebesta

High Water

9
 min
5
+
4.61

A big disaster unexpectedly strikes in the forest: a heavy rain washes away a rabbit burrow - and a family of rabbits finds itself homeless. The other animals are in shock and don't know what to do. But the quick-witted fox explains that everyone can do their bit to help the unfortunate rabbits.

Emotions and empathy
The Golden Sardine

Katarina Gondova

The Golden Sardine

10
 min
5
+
4.79

Mikey’s ordinary breakfast suddenly takes an extraordinary turn when he finds a magic golden sardine inside a fish can. But there’s a catch – the fish will only grant food-preserving-related wishes. What can Mikey do about that?

Emotions and empathy
The Magic Ball

Marian Dyno Buric

The Magic Ball

9
 min
5
+
4.61

An old man with an odd hat has been watching a group of kids fighting for a while now. When the fight gets more serious, the ball rolls away from them and right towards the old man’s bench. And that’s exactly when the magic comes in to play. We are the only ones who are in control of our time and we decide how we spend it: whether on fighting, or on positive energy.

Emotions and empathy
The Dandelion

Hana Do

The Dandelion

7
 min
3
+
4.74

A little dandelion grows happily from a crack in a sidewalk and enjoys every day. Then mocking words of the flowers in a flowerbed make it wonder if it should really be ashamed of its ordinariness. But as it turns out, even ordinary flowers can bring a lot of joy.

Emotions and empathy
Jake’s Big Ears

Jana Kasparova

Jake’s Big Ears

6
 min
5
+
4.73

Jake’s classmates laugh at him because of his ears. They are too big, unlike the small ears of his friends. However, everything changes the moment Jake turns the mockery to his advantage. Find out what he can do, thanks to his ears, in this story about tolerance and diversity.

Emotions and empathy
Rumpel Stiltskin

Katarina Gondova

Rumpel Stiltskin

8
 min
5
+
4.79

Children at school laugh at Rumpel because of his name - he sounds just like a famous fairy tale. But Rumpel decides to make the best of this disadvantage and let the children know their teasing doesn't bother him. In the end, it turns out that his ability to guess every name comes in really handy!

Emotions and empathy
Falkor’s Journey

Lucia Koudelkova Jesenska

Falkor’s Journey

14
 min
5
+
4.76

In this beautiful story about the circle of life, we get to know two inseparable buddies, Jason and his dog Falkor. As years go by, Jason learns about the never-ending cycle of birth and death, which helps him understand the passing of his trusty companion Falkor when his time comes one day.

Emotions and empathy

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