Stories for 3+ years old

These are stories three years old should understand, but everyone can enjoy. We base our age requirements on vocabulary, topics, and overall length. It surely does not mean the stories are not suitable for older children.

Marian Dyno Buric

The Real Princess

min

4.69

Being a princess doesn’t mean just wearing beautiful dresses, sporting a crown, and constantly dancing. The story is about a schoolgirl named Connie who doesn’t like school at all. She knows in her heart that she’d rather be a princess. But one day she experiences something unusual at school.

Stories for 3+ years old

Lenka Kulichova

The Hungry Hoover

min

4.71

The hoover from this fairy tale greedily gobbles up everything, not just dust and dirt. One day, in search of more to gobble up, he decides to leave the house - but soon pays for his greed. Luckily, a kind lawnmower helps him out in the end.

Stories for 3+ years old

Monika Cavojova

Olly and Polly Visit a Shieling

min

4.77

When Olly and Polly, the twins, go to visit a shieling, they have no idea how many new things they’ll get to know: what happens at a traditional shieling, who are its inhabitants and many more things besides. The story introduces children to the traditional way of life and processing of sheep products.

Stories for 3+ years old

Aesop

The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse

min

5.0

It’s better to live happily and peacefully than in abundance, but fearing about the future. When the country mouse visits her town mouse cousin, despite the abundance of things, she finds herself standing there in fear of her own life, too.

Animal stories

Lenka Kulichova

Sloth the Superhero

min

4.36

Theodore the sloth, who spends the whole day lounging in the trees, longs for an adventure. However, when the magic fairy helps him become a superhero for a day, he finds that it is not as easy and fun as he first thought.

Stories for 3+ years old

Marian Dyno Buric

The Imp

min

4.73

Since an ugly imp has settled in the forest behind the village, the villagers have been avoiding him and blaming him for all the misfortunes that happen to the village. However, a young girl's unfortunate fall in the forest shows the imp's real, caring face, and the villagers finally admit their mistake and put aside all their prejudices.

Stories for 3+ years old

Marian Dyno Buric

The Magical Merry-Go-Round

min

4.89

Even old things can still serve us. One just has to take good care of them. Each thing that serves to entertain children has a soul. It can even become alive. What are the figures on the merry-go-round talking about? What saddened them the most and how did their story end? You’ll find out when you read this heart-warming fairy tale.

Stories for 3+ years old

Charles Perrault

Little Red Riding Hood

min

4.71

Don’t talk to strangers. This famous fairy tale reminds us that talking to strangers can be dangerous. Luckily, this story has a happy ending.

Folk stories

Katarina Pirova

Tony the Tractor

min

4.84

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

Brothers Grimm

The Frog King

min

4.42

A story from a collection of fairy tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm. This is a tale about a spoiled princess. She is willing to promise anything to a frog for helping her find a lost ball in a well. Although the frog helps her, the princess later refuses to keep her careless promise. However, she has no idea yet that the frog is an enchanted prince.

Folk stories

Readmio

The Old Oak Tree

min

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

African Legend

Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky

min

4.53

A funny story about how the Sun and the Moon invited the huge ocean over to visit. This African legend explains how they managed to do it and for what price.

Around the World

Mexican Tale

The Cougar and the Cricket

min

4.26

This Mexican legend is about a strong cougar that mocked and scared all the other animals. However, a tiny cricket and his army of wasps decided to show the cougar that power is not everything.

Short stories

Brothers Grimm

The Seven Little Goats

min

4.72

The notoriously instructive tale by the Grimm brothers about naughty little goats and a big bad wolf. The mother goat leaves her little kids alone in the house, and the hungry wolf immediately senses the opportunity for a tasty lunch. The wolf tries to get to the little goats in many ways. They open a door eventually thinking it is their mother. But a big lesson awaits them...

Folk stories

Australian Legend

Why Kangaroos Hop

min

4.29

This Australian legend explains why kangaroos move by jumping on their two hind legs. It is a consequence of their effort to escape unnoticed from a persistent hunter, and learning something new in the process.

Around the World

Readmio

Good Night, Farm Animals

min

4.78

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

Lenka Kulichova

The Conceited Christmas Tree

min

4.51

When a Christmas tree is brought to an apartment and the whole family admires it, it becomes too proud. However, the other pieces of furniture remind it that this admiration means nothing, because while the furniture stays in the apartment all year round, the tree will go into the garbage as soon as Christmas is over.

Christmas stories for kids

Marian Dyno Buric

The Motor Coach

min

4.79

It’s in our nature to replace old things with new things – things that are nicer and more modern. An old Motor Coach learned that the hard way. He couldn’t keep up with the demand of the modern times and was replaced with better, much faster high-speed trains. After long years of loyal service, the Motor Coach ended up in a cold, dark corner of a depot, like a useless old piece of rusty metal. Nowadays, it can only think back to those happy times when it used to take families with kids on their trips up to the mountains. Or could there still be someone who cares about the old train’s fate? You’ll find out in this story.

Stories for 3+ years old

Questions about

Stories for 3+ years old

What types of stories are suitable for 3-year-olds?

For 3-year-olds, stories that are short, engaging, and easy to understand are ideal. Themes might include friendly animals, family interactions, or playful adventures. The language used is straightforward and age-appropriate, making it easy for young children to follow along and enjoy the story.

How can parents choose the best stories for their 3-year-olds?

Parents can choose the best stories for their 3-year-olds by considering the following:

Look for stories with themes that match the child’s developmental stage.
Choose shorter stories with simple plots that are easy for young children to follow and understand.
Consider the child’s interests, such as animals, adventures, or family dynamics, to find stories that will be particularly engaging for them.Readmio offers a variety of stories that cater to these considerations, helping parents select the best content for their young children.

What themes are commonly explored in stories for 3-year-olds on Readmio?

On Readmio, stories for 3-year-olds commonly explore themes such as:

Friendship and Cooperation: Stories that illustrate the value of getting along with others and working together.
Family and Everyday Life: Tales that revolve around family interactions, daily routines, and familiar environments.

How long are usually the stories in this category?

Stories for 3-year-olds on Readmio are typically short, ranging from 3 to 10 minutes in length. This duration is ideal for young children, as it fits within their shorter attention spans and allows for a complete and satisfying story experience without becoming overwhelming.