Stories for 5+ years old

These stories should be understandable for five years olds. However, we believe they can be fun at any age above that as well. The age requirements are based on vocabulary, topics, and overall story length.

The Unicorn Who Had a Secret

The Unicorn Who Had a Secret

11
 min
3
+
4.76

All the horses on the farm are pleased when a new friend arrives. Interestingly, the newbie is not an ordinary horse —  he’s a unicorn called Felix. Everyone likes him, and he’s immediately invited to join in their games. They all have enormous fun together. Indeed, Felix has a lovely character and gets along well with everyone. But he has a secret. Can you imagine what that secret might be? Let’s see if you’re right.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

12
 min
5
+
4.75

Life is tough for an impoverished widow and her son… In order to survive the winter, the boy must sell their only cow. But instead, he trades her for a handful of magic beans. Little does he know that a single bean would grow into an enormous beanstalk overnight! The boy climbs it high up into the sky, where he defeats a fearsome giant and gathers many treasures.

Christmas For Everyone

Christmas For Everyone

5
 min
5
+
4.75

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?

The Heroic Dog

The Heroic Dog

12
 min
5
+
4.75

A little dog has a big love of rockets and outer-space. But her wish to be involved in a space mission seems too incredible for a dog to pursue. Still, she perseveres. In this story, children will come to understand that it takes a lot of effort to send a rocket into space, and they’ll discover how service-dogs can be helpful in preparing for a manned space mission.

The Car That Wanted to Race

The Car That Wanted to Race

11
 min
3
+
4.74

Sunny is a little yellow car who really wants to be a racing car, but none of the other cars believes in his skills. He enters his dream race, but it ends in disgrace. Will he ever find a way to make his dream come true?

A Visitor from Outer Space

A Visitor from Outer Space

10
 min
5
+
4.74

Pete is looking forward to a day of doing nothing except lazing around. But everything changes when an unexpected visitor lands on his windowsill, straight from the other side of the universe! Pete decides to give his visitor a good impression of life on Earth. What will result from this adventure?

Natalie and the Dragon

Natalie and the Dragon

9
 min
5
+
4.74

Natalie loves dragons more than anything else. She wanted to own everything she ever saw that was dragon-shaped or had a dragon on it. Her mum wants to give her a treat, so she promises to buy her another dragon. This time, though, she means a real live one. But do real live dragons exist? Read this story and find out more about the fascinating creatures that live on our planet.

Dino Maximiliano the Dinosaur – Part 1

Dino Maximiliano the Dinosaur – Part 1

15
 min
5
+
4.74

Meet a new hero – Dino Maximiliano the Bicyclosaurus, aka Max. This small, fidgety dinosaur is the best friend of a boy named Micah. The dinosaur’s dream is to one day have his very own bicycle. Being a clever, creative person, Micah decides to design a bicycle for Max and arrange to have it built. See how the plan gets underway in the first part of this episodic story.

The White Chalk

The White Chalk

7
 min
3
+
4.74

Mia was using her brand-new coloured chalks to draw on the pavement, when she met a boy named Steve. Boasting about the many colours of chalk she had, she learned that Steve had only white chalk. She somehow felt superior to him until finally realising that white chalk was just as important as all the colours. Steve was a kind-hearted boy and they became good friends. Mia will not make the mistake of boasting about anything again.

The Golden Axe

The Golden Axe

8
 min
5
+
4.74

This Vietnamese fairy tale tells of a poor lumberjack who loses his axe in the river. He wants nothing more than to get it back. A mysterious old man offers to return his axe - but it's actually a test. And the old man isn't even an ordinary old man...

Mr Grouse and the Magic Fir Tree

Mr Grouse and the Magic Fir Tree

10
 min
5
+
4.73

Mr Grouse doesn’t like Christmas at all. It’s just another reason for him to rant, sulk and mutter. But everything changes when he finds a magical fir tree in the woods... Find out how his story ends in this tale about the magic of Christmas, written for you by our reader Sofia. This is one of the three winning stories in our winter writing competition in Slovakia, winner in the “Best subject” category.

Why Do Sunflowers Turn Towards the Sun?

Why Do Sunflowers Turn Towards the Sun?

13
 min
5
+
4.73

Little Dorothy and her dad admire a field full of sunflowers while they’re out riding their bikes. While they’re there, Dorothy learns about how many uses we have for sunflowers and how beneficial they are for us. What’s more, her dad tells her a story about why sunflowers always face towards the sun. Come and read about it too!

The Creative Princess

The Creative Princess

12
 min
5
+
4.73

Camilla is a princess who likes climbing trees, riding horses, and writing poems. Her parents and her older sisters think she is a wild, crazy child. Luckily, her teacher understands her interests and helps her develop her musical talent. Soon, Camilla will show her family what she’s good at.

A Christmas Story About Baby Jesus

A Christmas Story About Baby Jesus

11
 min
3
+
4.73

Remind yourself and your children about why we celebrate Christmas with this simple retelling of the Bible story of Jesus’s birth. Put yourselves into Mary and Joseph’s shoes as they meet the angel Gabriel, travel to Bethlehem, and finally meet their miraculous baby in a completely unexpected place...

The Poplar

The Poplar

12
 min
8
+
4.73

Unlike other children, Joe is not happy to visit the library at all, because he does not enjoy reading very much. But that changes when a tree in a book suddenly talks to him and tells him the story about how many lives it has had. It has certainly led an interesting life.

Mio in Science Class: About Animals

Mio in Science Class: About Animals

8
 min
3
+
4.73

Elephant Mio likes science class because he is super interested in the world of animals and plants. But today’s lesson is going to be even more fun than usual, because he and his classmates have to guess the type of animal based on the sounds it makes.

The Dream Herder

The Dream Herder

9
 min
3
+
4.73

Have you ever had a bad dream? Read this sweet bedtime story about a magical dream-herder and learn that even our most fearsome dreams might simply be misplaced ones.

Discovering the Emotions: Fear

Discovering the Emotions: Fear

12
 min
5
+
4.73

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.

Questions about

Stories for 5+ years old

What types of stories are suitable for 5-year-olds?

For 5-year-olds, Readmio offers stories that are engaging, imaginative, and appropriate for their developmental stage. Suitable stories include tales of exciting journeys and discoveries that spark curiosity and imagination, but also stories featuring animals. Kids at this age tend to like stories that highlight the importance of making friends, working and playing together.

What are some signs that my child is ready for more complex stories?

Recognizing when your child is ready for more complex stories involves observing their developmental milestones and interests. Usually your child can already listen to and engage  with longer stories or follow a narrative without losing interest. If your child is using a more advanced vocabulary and can understand and use new words, they might be prepared for stories that introduce new and more challenging language. Once your child shows interest in a wider range of topics or asks questions about various subjects, they may benefit from stories that explore new and more sophisticated concepts. At Readmio, you can find a variety of stories that cater to different levels of complexity. If you notice these signs, exploring stories from Category for 5-year olds.

What themes are commonly explored in stories for 5-year-olds on Readmio?

On Readmio, stories for 5-year-olds commonly explore themes such as:

  • Friendship and Kindness: Stories that focus on building relationships, being considerate, and helping others.
  • Imagination and Creativity: Tales that encourage imaginative play and creative thinking.
  • Problem-Solving and Resilience: Stories that present simple challenges and how characters overcome them with determination and cleverness.

How long are usually the stories in this category?

Stories for 5-year-olds on Readmio are typically around 10 to 15 minutes long. This duration is ideal for maintaining the attention span of young children, providing enough time for a complete narrative without being overwhelming. The length allows for engaging stories that fit well into bedtime routines or short reading sessions throughout the day.