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Pablo Neruda was a famous writer. He lived in a place called Chile. He wrote many poems about love. People all over the world read them. His words help us feel big things. Do you like to write poems too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePachisi is a fun board game. It comes from India. You move pieces on a cross shape. You throw small shells to move. It is a game for friends. Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaco was a great guitar player. He played music from Spain. He played very fast. His music makes people want to dance. We can listen to his songs. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaint adds color to things. People use it to make art. Long ago, people used it in caves. It can be made with water or oil. It helps us make the world bright. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA palace is a very big home. Kings and queens live there. Some are very grand. They can be museums now. They help us learn. Do you want to see one?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Palace of Versailles is a big home. It is in France. Kings lived there a long time ago. Many people visit it today. It has pretty gardens too. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are old stories from India. They use animals to teach us. A lion or a mouse can be the stars. The stories show how to be wise. They help us learn about friends. Do you like animal stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Pantheon is a round building. It is in Rome. It has a big roof. The roof has a hole for the sky. It is very old and strong. People still visit it today. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous long poem. It tells a very old story. It is about a garden and two people. It shows how they made a mistake. The story ends with hope. Do you like stories about gardens?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA parody is a funny copy. It can copy a song or a book. It makes things look silly. This makes people laugh. It is a fun way to play. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePatrick White was a great writer. He wrote many books and plays. He lived in Australia and England. He won a very big prize for his stories. His books help us see the world. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Cézanne was a great painter. He lived in France. He used small brushstrokes to make art. His work shows how much he studied things. He loved to paint trees and mountains. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Gauguin was a painter. He used bright colors. He made art from many things. He made art to show the world. His art helps us see new things. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul Klee was a great artist. He loved to use bright colors. He also loved music. His art can look like a song. His work is very special. Do you like bright colors too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeanuts is a fun comic strip. It tells stories about kids. Charlie Brown is the main boy. He has a dog named Snoopy. Many people love these stories. Do you like reading comics?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePedro was a great writer. He wrote many plays. He wrote poems, too. His stories were for the stage. People still love his work. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeking opera is a special show. It has songs and dance. People use bright clothes. They also do flips and jumps. It is a treasure from China. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleYou can make music by hitting things. You can use your hands. You can use a stick. You can even use a bell. It makes a fun beat. This beat helps the music move. Do you like to drum?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePercy Shelley was a writer. He wrote many poems. His words were very special. Many people love his work today. He was a great artist. Do you like to read poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome art is made by doing things. Artists use their bodies to make art. They may act or move in a room. This art happens right in front of you. It makes people think and feel. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople in Persia made beautiful things. They made pots and bright rugs. They also carved art into rocks. These things show their skill. It is fun to look at them. Do you like art too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople have written stories for a long time. These stories use a special way to talk. Some are poems about brave kings. Many people love to read them. They help us learn about the past. Do you like stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleArtists use lines to show depth. It makes a flat paper look real. Things look small when they are far away. This helps us see a whole scene. It is like looking out a window. Can you find the lines?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeter O'Toole was a great actor. He acted in many plays. He also acted in big movies. He won many special prizes. People loved his work. Do you like movies too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeter Pan is a boy who can fly. He lives on a magic island. He never grows up. He has many fun adventures. He is a very brave boy. Do you want to fly too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeter Paul Rubens was a great artist. He painted many things. He painted people and trees. He used bright colors. His art shows a lot of movement. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePetrarch was a man who loved books. He wrote many poems. He also loved to travel. He even climbed a big mountain. His words help us learn today. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhidias was a great maker. He made big statues. Some were made of gold and white bone. These statues looked very pretty. People still love his work today. Do you like art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePhilip Glass makes music. He plays the piano. He writes songs that repeat many times. This makes a special sound. People all over the world love his songs. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePictures can tell a news story. They show us what is happening. They help us see the world. These photos must be honest. They help us feel close to others. Do you like looking at photos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA piano makes music. You press keys to play it. Small hammers hit strings inside. This makes a sound. You can play loud or soft. It is fun to hear! Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA man named Beethoven wrote music. He wrote for the piano. These songs are very special. People still love to play them. They are great to hear. Do you like piano music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleRenoir was a famous painter. He lived in France. He loved to paint bright colors. He painted people having fun. His art shows beauty. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePierre Boulez loved music. He wrote new songs. He led big groups of players. He even started special music schools. His work helps us hear new sounds. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePieter was a great painter. He painted many people. He painted farms and trees too. His art shows how people live. It is fun to look at. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePiet Mondrian was a painter. He made art with lines. He used red, blue, and yellow. He used black and white too. His art looks very neat. Do you like his colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePinball is a fun game. You shoot a ball on a table. It hits lights and bumps. You use flippers to keep it moving. It is fun to get high scores. Do you want to play?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePink Floyd is a music group. They play rock music. They use loud sounds and bright lights. Many people love their songs. Their music is very famous. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA pipe organ makes music. It uses air to make sound. Many pipes make the noise. You play with hands and feet. It is a big, grand machine. It sounds very loud. Do you like big music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlácido Domingo is a great singer. He sings in many big shows. He sings in many different ways. People all over the world love his voice. He helps young singers too. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePlautus was a man who wrote plays. He wrote funny stories for people to watch. His plays make us laugh. People loved his work a long time ago. He was very famous for his jokes. Do you like to laugh?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePokémon are special creatures. They live with people. Some have powers like lightning. You can catch them in small balls. You can be a trainer too. It is fun to explore! Do you want to find them?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePoker is a fun card game. People play it all over the world. You try to get the best cards. You can also try to trick others. It is a game of skill. Do you like playing games with cards?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePop art uses things from life. It uses ads and comic books. It can look like a soup can. This art is fun to see. It makes everyday things look new. Do you like pop art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA portrait shows a person. It can be a painting. It can be a photo. It shows a face. It can show a mood too. It helps us see someone. Do you like to take photos?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome artists made new kinds of art. They used bright colors. They used thick paint. Some used tiny dots. This art shows how they feel. It is very pretty to see. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome buildings look very fun. They use many bright colors. They have many shapes too. Some look like they are dancing. This makes cities look happy. Do you like colorful buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople made art a long time ago. They drew on cave walls. They carved small shapes. Some made pretty pots. This art shows us their lives. It is very special. Do you like to draw too?
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