Paradise (disambiguation) facts for kids

A paradise is an amazing, perfect place that people often dream about. It's a place of great happiness and beauty. The word "paradise" can also refer to many different things, from real towns to works of art and songs!

Places Named Paradise

Many towns and places around the world are named Paradise. This shows how much people love the idea of a perfect place!

Paradise in North America

• In Canada, you can find Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador and Paradise, Nova Scotia.
• The United States has many places called Paradise. Some examples include:

* Paradise, California, a town in Butte County. * Paradise, Nevada, a busy area near Las Vegas. * Paradise, Pennsylvania, a small community. * Paradise, Utah, a town in a beautiful valley.

Paradise Around the World

• In Australia, there's Paradise, South Australia, a suburb of Adelaide.
• New Zealand has a place called Paradise, New Zealand, known for its stunning scenery.
• In the United Kingdom, you might find Paradise, Tyne and Wear in North East England. Also, the Celtic Park football stadium in Glasgow, Scotland, is nicknamed "Paradise" by fans!

Paradise in Art and Stories

The idea of paradise has inspired many artists, writers, and filmmakers.

Famous Paintings

• Paradise (around 1588) is a huge painting by an artist named Tintoretto. It's one of the biggest paintings ever made on canvas!
• Another painting called Paradise (around 1620) was created by Jan Brueghel the Younger.

Fictional Worlds

• In the Jesse Stone novels, a fictional town called Paradise, Massachusetts, is where the stories take place.
• The I Am Number Four book series features a fictional place called Paradise, Ohio.

Films and Games

Many movies have been named Paradise.

• The film Paradise (1982) starred Phoebe Cates.
• Paradise (1991) featured Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson.
• There's also a computer adventure game from 2006 simply called Paradise.

Books and Poems

• Paradise Lost is a very famous epic poem written by John Milton. It tells the story of the biblical Fall of Man.
• Paradise Regained is another epic poem by John Milton, which is a sequel to Paradise Lost.
• Toni Morrison, an American writer, wrote a novel called Paradise in 1997.

Music Called Paradise

The word "Paradise" is very popular in music. Many artists have used it for their albums and songs.

• The band Coldplay has a well-known song called "Paradise".
• "Paradise" is a famous folk song by John Prine.
• "Paradise" is a popular song by the band Sade.
• Many albums also share the name, like Paradise by Lana Del Rey.

Other Uses of Paradise

• A Paradise cocktail is a special drink made with gin and brandy.
• The Carnival Paradise is a large cruise ship that takes people on fun trips.
• A Paradise garden is a beautiful style of garden design, often found in the Middle East, meant to represent heaven on Earth.

See also

In Spanish: Paradise para niños

• Adventures in Paradise (disambiguation)
• Heaven (disambiguation)
• Paradise City (disambiguation)
• Paradise Lost (disambiguation)
• Paradise Valley (disambiguation)