Stories for 3 to 5 Year Olds

At this age, children are usually still listening more than reading on their own — these tales are short, use simple language, and work best read aloud together.

The Princess and the Magic UnicornThe Princess and the Magic UnicornOn a night full of magic, the fairy Luna takes Princess Aurora to meet the unicorn Stardust and a land full of dreams.
The MittenThe MittenAn old man loses his mitten in the snow -- and soon the mouse, the frog, the hare, the fox, the wolf, and the bear all move in together.
Grandma's Secret GardenGrandma's Secret GardenNora helps Grandma plant seeds and learns that plants grow with time, love, and care.
The Bear's Goodnight StoryThe Bear's Goodnight StoryBear gathers the forest animals by the river to tell them about the night a voice in the wind led him to a glittering lake.
🌙 The Moonbeam That Wanted to Say Goodnight🌙 The Moonbeam That Wanted to Say GoodnightThe moonbeam Luma glides in through a window left ajar to watch over a sleeping child -- and make sure the night stays safe and good.
The Bear and the Fox Celebrate ChristmasThe Bear and the Fox Celebrate ChristmasThe bear and the fox travel to the village to learn what Christmas is, and end up celebrating together with the whole forest.
The Unforgettable Christmas DayThe Unforgettable Christmas DayOn Christmas morning, Anna discovers grandpa is missing -- and finds him in the forest holding something truly special.
The Tooth Fairy -- The Norwegian Story of the Tooth FairyThe Tooth Fairy -- The Norwegian Story of the Tooth FairyOne evening, little Emil loses his first tooth, and Dad tells him the magical Nordic story of where the Tooth Fairy comes from and why she collects teeth beneath the northern lights.
The Pancake That Ran Away 🥞 and Rolled On and On!The Pancake That Ran Away 🥞 and Rolled On and On!A pancake springs to life, rolls out the door, and outruns everyone who tries to catch it -- until a clever pig comes along.
The Elf and the Hidden Forest 🧚‍♀️The Elf and the Hidden Forest 🧚‍♀️A little girl follows a glowing elf into a hidden, magical forest and learns to care for nature.
Father and the Two Little StarsFather and the Two Little StarsA father shows the twins Emma and Elias the starry sky, and teaches them that it's together that they shine brightest.
The Color Party: The RainbowThe Color Party: The RainbowA rainbow appears after the rain, and Lilla learns from Mom how sunlight and raindrops work together to make every color.
Little One's Friend, the Star MirrorLittle One's Friend, the Star MirrorLittle One has an old mirror in her room that shows her the stars in a whole new way.
The Fox Who Could FlyThe Fox Who Could FlyRasmus the fox has an incredible secret: he can fly! A bedtime story about friendship and the joy of sharing your adventures with others.
The Hare and the Magical AdventureThe Hare and the Magical AdventureOne evening in the forest, the curious hare Pippin meets a glittering fairy who shows him something magical about himself.
The Roe Deer Who Found Its HomeThe Roe Deer Who Found Its HomeThe roe deer Lykke sets out on a journey to find a place to call her own -- and finds friends who come looking for her.
The Window That Sees the WorldThe Window That Sees the WorldLittle One discovers that her window shows her something new every time she looks through it -- and learns that the world is full of magical details for anyone who looks with an open mind.
The Best BirthdayThe Best BirthdayOliver wakes up to his birthday and experiences a surprise celebration, a treasure hunt with his friends, and the best gift of all.
The Forgotten Name DayThe Forgotten Name DayElla has forgotten it's her name day, but her family has prepared a treasure hunt full of surprises.
The Happy Boxing DayThe Happy Boxing DayThe Andersen family celebrates Boxing Day with a walk in the forest and finds an old Christmas tradition no one expected.
The Tooth Fairy's Nighttime VisitThe Tooth Fairy's Nighttime VisitMathias loses his first tooth and tucks it under his pillow, determined to stay awake until the tooth fairy comes -- but sleep wins out, and morning brings a golden surprise.
Snowflake and the Light of ChristmasSnowflake and the Light of ChristmasA village has lost its Christmas spirit after a long, hard winter. The snowflakes decide to help -- and set out to find the light of Christmas.
The Lion and the MouseThe Lion and the MouseA great lion catches a tiny mouse but lets her go free -- and later needs her help in return.