Stories for 5+ years old

Rudy is a little rubbish truck who does his job with great joy. But when some new rubbish trucks suddenly appear on the streets, Rudy becomes scared and angry — what if these trucks want to replace him?! This eco-themed fairy tale explores the causes of anger and other unknown feelings in children.

Tereza Sebesta

Annie and Martin Become Acrobats!

Annie and Martin are quite different from one another. In fact, they have only one thing in common — neither of them fits in with the other children in the class, and their classmates make fun of both of them. However, when someone else enters the scene, Annie’s and Martin’s eyes are opened, and their special abilities are soon revealed.

Stories for 5+ years old

Hana Do

The White Chalk

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.

Short stories

Dominika Sakmarova

Sandra Makes a Pact with the Sun

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?

Stories for 5+ years old

Hana Do

The Cloud No-one Liked

Christmas stories for kids

It’s nearly Christmas and Mary-Ann can’t wait for it to snow, but so far the weather isn’t that way inclined. It looks like there won’t be a white Christmas this year. Why not? Mary-Ann unlocks the secret one misty morning, when she hears something, somewhere crying. Read this story and find out along with her where the crying was coming from.

Marian Dyno Buric

The Tree Knight

4.71

A story about how an old woman’s love and care for the natural world frees a knight, who has been turned into a tree, from his curse. This tale emphasizes the need for respect and empathy towards both people and nature.

Stories for 5+ years old

Marian Dyno Buric

Discovering the Emotions: Fear

4.71

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.

Anicka Nunvarova

The Candle That Saved Christmas

Christmas stories for kids

Christmas is coming, and all the decorations are looking forward to it – there are sparklers, baubles and angels. There is also a little old candle who is too small and not fancy enough for the others to want to be friends with her. Until something happens that means they all need her help… this story was written for you by our young reader Anička. This is one of the three winning stories in our winter writing competition in Slovakia, winner in the “Creative writing” category.

Sofia Hajducek

Mr Grouse and the Magic Fir Tree

Christmas stories for kids

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.

Jana Kasparova

Here’s to the Ants!

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…

Short stories

Tereza Sebesta

The Day Roamer Got Bored

Tomcat Roamer is having a day that is so ordinary and quiet it is rather dull. In fact, it gets so boring that Roamer starts misbehaving. Luckily, his trusty friend Scoot is nearby and gives him some tips on how to cope with his boredom.

Jana Kasparova

The Heroic Dog

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.

Science stories

Readmio & Sajfa

The Masquerade Ball

Dennis, a model and well-behaved pupil, is very much looking forward to the school masquerade. He disguises himself so well that none of the children recognise him. And so he discovers that suddenly he doesn't have to be polite or good. After all, no one can see him. But is this really true?

Hana Do

The Ladybird With One Spot Missing

Leonora is different from the other ladybirds in her village — she was born with six spots instead of seven. Some of the others mocked her for this, even though it was simply her natural appearance. But gradually, their attitudes changed. Let’s read the story and find out how Leonora dealt with this difference of hers.

Chinese Tale

The Magic Cooking Pot

This traditional tale takes us to China, to a family where a penny-pinching, cantankerous wife is constantly complaining about a lack of money. Everything changes when her husband brings home a magic cooking pot. How will they get along with their new wealth? Find out in this Chinese tale with a rather surprising ending.

Around the World

Hana Tokosova

Why Do Sunflowers Turn Towards the Sun?

4.69

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!

Human Body

Dominika Sakmarova

The Spiders in the Music Cabinet

4.69

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.

Hans Christian Andersen

The Princess and the Pea