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Stevie Wonder is a great singer. He plays many instruments. He plays the piano and the drums. He also plays a small wind tool. His music makes people happy. He has many famous songs. Do you like to sing along?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome tools make music with strings. You can pluck them with your fingers. You can also rub them with a bow. This makes a pretty sound. It is fun to play! Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleBig studios used to make movies. They owned the theaters too. They made many films each year. Movies helped people feel happy. It was a grand time for film. Do you like watching movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSuperheroes are very brave. They have special powers. Some can fly high. Others are very strong. They wear cool masks. They help people stay safe. They make the world good. Do you have a favorite hero?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSuperman is a hero in books. He can fly through the air. He is very strong too. He helps people stay safe. He wears a bright suit. We love his big stories. Do you like heroes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome art looks like a dream. It shows strange things together. You might see things that do not fit. This art helps us use our minds. It can be a surprise! Do you like dream art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSu Shi was a great writer. He wrote many poems. He also made art with ink. People still love his work today. He even helped make a tasty pork dish. Do you like to write poems?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSvetlana Alexievich is a writer. She listens to many people. She writes down their stories in books. Her stories help us learn. She won a big prize for her work. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSviatoslav Richter was a great piano player. He played music all over the world. He played many songs on the piano. People loved to hear him play. He was a very good musician. Do you like to hear music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSyama Sastri wrote beautiful music. He lived a long time ago. He wrote many songs to sing. His songs help us feel joy. We can listen to his music today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Sydney Opera House is a famous building. It sits by the blue water. The roof looks like white shells. People go there to hear music. It is a very special place. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSome artists like to use signs. They do not just show real things. They use art to show dreams. This helps us feel big ideas. It is like a fun puzzle. Can you find the hidden meaning?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA symphony is big music. Many people play it together. They use many tools to make sound. It can be fast or slow. It sounds very grand. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a big piece of music. It has many sounds. It uses many instruments. It even has people singing! The music tells a story. It talks about hope. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous song for many instruments. It has loud parts and quiet parts. Some parts sound like a sad march. Other parts are fast and fun. It makes people feel many things. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a grand piece of music. Many instruments play it together. It sounds like loud thunder. People love this music. It is very special. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous piece of music. It uses many instruments. It starts with four loud notes. These notes sound like fate knocking. People love to hear it. It can sound very strong. Do you like loud music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA synth makes music with power. It uses electricity to make sounds. You can play it with keys. It makes many new sounds. It is used in almost all music. Do you like new sounds?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Taj Mahal is a big white building. It sits by a river in India. A king built it for his wife. It is made of bright white stone. It looks very pretty. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA talk show is a show on TV. People sit and talk. They tell stories and jokes. It can be fun to watch. We learn new things too. Do you like to watch people talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTango is a dance for two people. It started in a place near a river. People dance to a strong beat. It is a way to be together. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTao Yuanming was a famous poet. He lived in the country. He loved the beautiful trees and hills. Writing poems made him happy. He liked the quiet life. Do you like to write poems too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA tapestry is a cloth picture. It is made on a big tool. We weave colorful threads to make it. It can hang on a wall. It can also cover a bed. It makes a room look grand. Do you like art made of thread?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTaras was a great artist. He loved to paint pictures. He also wrote many poems. His words help people today. He is a hero in his home. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a funny play. It was written a long time ago. A man acts like a good person but he is not. This makes people laugh. It is a very famous story. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTate Modern is a big art place. It is in a city called London. It used to be a power station. Now, people go there to see art. It is a very special place. Do you like to look at art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make art with animal skins. They make the animals look real. This helps us learn about nature. It can also show us animals from long ago. It is a very special skill. Do you like looking at art?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTaylor Swift is a famous singer. She writes her own songs. Many people love to hear her music. She plays the guitar too. Her songs tell stories about her life. Do you like to sing along?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTV shows are fun to watch. You see them on a screen. Some shows are made live. Others are made ahead of time. They tell stories or show news. They bring people together. Do you have a favorite show?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTerence was a man who wrote plays. He lived a long time ago in Rome. People loved his funny stories. His plays were very special to them. He wrote many great plays. Do you like funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTeresa Teng was a great singer. She sang many songs. People loved to hear her voice. Her music helped people feel happy. She was a star in many lands. ] - Teresa Teng 09.jpg] Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople make many soft things. We use plants and animals to make them. You can make clothes or rugs. These things keep us warm. They also look very pretty. Do you like soft cloth?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleTintin is a famous comic book. He is a brave reporter. He goes on big trips. His dog Snowy goes too. They find many mysteries. Do you like adventures?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are three famous movies. They tell the story of a boy named Apu. We see him grow up. The movies show his life and his family. They are very special to many people. Do you like stories about growing up?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong ago, people in Greece loved plays. They sat on hills to watch. Actors wore big masks on their faces. These plays told many stories. It was a fun time for everyone. Do you like to watch plays?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Bacchae is a very old play. It tells a story about a god. A king does not believe in him. This makes the god very angry. The story is very sad for the family. Do you like stories about gods?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a very famous painting. It shows a lady on a shell. The wind blows her to the land. She looks happy and calm. People love to look at it. Do you like the bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book about a dog. His name is Buck. He lives in the cold snow. Buck learns to lead a pack. It is a grand adventure. Do you like dog stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePeople tell many stories. A group of travelers go on a trip. They tell tales to each other. They even have a contest. The winner gets a free dinner. It is fun to hear them. Do you like stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThese are books about a magic land. The land is called Narnia. It has talking animals and magic. Children go there to help. They meet a lion named Aslan. These stories are very fun to read. Do you like magic stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a story about a girl. She writes letters to stay strong. The story shows how friends help us. Many people love this book. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Doors was a rock band. They played music in a big city. They made many songs for people. People loved their loud music. It was a very special group. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is special music. It sounds like the year. You can hear birds sing. You can hear a dog bark. It tells a story. Do you like the music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous movie. It tells a story about a family. The family has many rules. It was made a long time ago. Many people love this story. Do you like movies about families?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous old story. A man named Lucius wants to see magic. He tries a spell. It turns him into a donkey! He goes on a long trip. He finds his way back to being a man. Do you like stories about magic?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA big wave is in this art. It looks like a giant hand. It moves over small boats. A blue mountain sits far away. This art is very famous. Do you like the blue color?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleIt is a funny story about space. A man travels to many worlds. He meets aliens and a robot. It is a very silly tale. We can read it in books. Do you like space stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It tells a story in France. It is about a bell ringer. He lives in a big church. The story is very sad. Do you like stories about old buildings?
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