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Stories have people in them. We call them characters. A writer tells us how they act. They also show us how they talk. This helps us know them. It makes stories fun to read. Who is your favorite character?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharades is a fun game. You act out a word. You do not use your voice. Your friends try to guess the word. It is fun to play with friends! Do you want to try it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharb was a man who loved to draw. He made funny pictures for news books. He drew a dog and a cat. He was a brave artist. Some people were angry at his art. He died in a sad event. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Addams was an artist. He drew funny pictures. He made a group called the Addams Family. People love his silly drawings. He was a very good artist. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles and Ray were a team. They made many things. They made chairs and houses. They also made films. Their work helps us every day. Do you like to make things too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleSainte-Beuve was a writer. He lived in France. He wrote many books. He liked to study people. He helped us learn about art. Do you like to read books?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Brown was a writer. He wrote many stories. Some of his books were very exciting. His work helped other writers too. He lived a long time ago. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Bronson was a famous actor. He was in many movies. He played brave men in action films. He worked very hard to be a star. He made many people happy. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Bukowski was a writer. He wrote many stories. He wrote many poems too. He wrote about real life. His books help us see the world. Do you like to read?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Burney loved music. He played music on big organs. He also wrote books about songs. His books help us learn about music. He was a very smart man. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Cotton was a writer. He loved to fish in a river. He also wrote books about games. He liked to share his joy with friends. He wrote many poems too. Do you like to write stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles was a man who drew pictures. He used a pen and ink. His drawings went in a big book. He drew a famous girl. People loved his art. Do you like to draw?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Demuth was a great painter. He used bright colors. He painted flowers and fruit. He also painted big buildings. His art shows us the world. Do you like to paint?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Garnier was a man who built things. He made a grand opera house in Paris. It is a very big and pretty place. He used strong metal to help it stand. His buildings are still here today. Do you like big buildings?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Gounod was a man who made music. He lived in France. He wrote many songs and stories for the stage. His music makes people feel happy. Do you like to listen to songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Ives was a man who made music. He loved many kinds of songs. He even used wood to make sounds on a piano. His music was very special. Many people love his songs now. Do you like to listen to music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Laughton was a famous actor. He worked in plays and films. He played many roles like kings and monsters. He won a big prize for his acting. People loved to watch him on screen. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Le Brun was a great painter. He painted for a king. He made art for big palaces. His art tells a story. It shows how people feel. Do you like to draw stories too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Martinet is a voice actor. He makes sounds for games. He was the voice of Mario for a long time. This job brings him much joy. He still meets fans today. Do you like to play games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Mingus was a great music maker. He played a big wooden instrument with strings. He also wrote many songs for bands. His music tells stories about being fair. People still love to play his songs today. Do you…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Schulz was a man who drew. He made a comic called Peanuts. It has a dog named Snoopy. People all over the world love his art. He made many people smile. Do you like to draw too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articlePaul de Kock was a writer. He lived in a big city. He wrote many books about people. His stories made people laugh. Many people loved to read him. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Péguy was a writer. He lived in France. He wrote poems and stories. His words help people think. He loved his home. He was a brave man. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Rennie Mackintosh was an artist. He made many pretty things. He designed homes and chairs. He used flowers in his art. His work helps us see beauty. Do you like art too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Santley was a great singer. He sang in big shows. He sang very well in many lands. People loved to hear him. He was a star on the stage. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Trenet was a singer. He lived in France. He wrote many songs. His songs make people feel joy. People love his music. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharles Weidman was a dancer. He made a new way to move. He used the pull of the earth. His dance shows many feelings. It is fun to watch him. Do you like to dance?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharley Patton was a music man. He played songs with a guitar. He had a very loud voice. He helped many other singers. His music is still loved today. Do you like to sing?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharli is a dancer. She shares dance videos online. Many people love to watch her move. She has many fans. She even works on stage now. Do you like to dance too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a famous book. It is about a boy. He visits a big candy shop. He finds a gold ticket. It is a fun story. Do you like candy?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharlie Brown is a famous cartoon boy. He has a round head. He wears a shirt with zig-zags. He is very kind. Sometimes he feels shy or sad. He tries his best every day. Do you like his funny stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharlie Christian was a great musician. He played a guitar with wires. This made the music very loud. He played songs for big bands. He helped change how people play jazz. Do you like to hear music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharlie Sheen is an actor. He acts in movies. He acts on TV, too. He has a star on a famous walk. His dad is an actor, too. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharlotte was a great actor. She loved to act on stage. She even wore men's clothes. This helped her do many jobs. She was a very brave woman. Do you like to act too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharlotte Elliott wrote many songs. She lived in England. She wrote songs about God. These songs help people feel peace. Many people sing them today. Do you like to sing songs?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharlotte Rampling is an actress. She acts in movies. She was a model too. She works in many places. She makes many people smile. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThis is a book about a pig. His name is Wilbur. He has a friend named Charlotte. Charlotte is a spider in a barn. She helps her friend stay safe. It is a very good story. Do you like stories about animals?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCharlton Heston was a famous actor. He acted in many big movies. He played a man named Moses. He also played a man named Ben-Hur. People loved to watch him on screen. He won a very big prize for his work. Do you like…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChart is a writer from Thailand. He writes many books. He wins big prizes for his stories. He loves to write all day. Writing is his whole life. Do you like to read stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMui makes movies in Thailand. He tells big stories on screen. He makes films about kings and queens. These films help us learn. His work is very special. Do you like movies?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChaturanga is an old game from India. It is like chess. It uses pieces like horses and elephants. The game shows a big army. It is fun to play with friends. Do you like board games?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHasni was a great singer. He sang songs in a place called Algeria. Many people loved his music. He was a very famous star. He sang for a long time. Do you like to sing too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChelsea Handler is a funny woman. She tells jokes on TV. She also writes books. Many people like to watch her. She makes people laugh. Do you like funny shows?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCher is a famous singer. She sings many songs. She also acts in movies. She has worked for a long time. It is fun to hear her sing. Do you like music?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleChéri Samba is a painter. He makes bright art. He uses words in his art too. His work tells us about life. It is fun to look at. Do you like bright colors?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCherry Jones is an actress. She acts in plays on stage. She acts in movies and on TV too. She has won many big awards. People love her great work. Do you like to watch stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCheryl Burke is a great dancer. She dances on a big TV show. She won many shiny trophies. She helps other people learn to dance. She loves to move to the music. Do you like to dance too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleCheryl Strayed is a writer. She writes many books. She tells stories about her life. She also gives good advice. Her books help many people. Do you like to read stories?
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