Once, not too long ago, there was a magical land known as the Canvas Realm— a place where every brushstroke danced with color 🌈 and every corner of the sky held a happy little cloud ☁️. The trees were friendly 🌳 and full of whispers, the lakes shimmered like glass 💧, and mighty mountains ⛰️ stood tall and proud, painted with passion and care.
But then… something changed. No one quite knows how or why, but the colors began to fade.
One by one, the vibrant hues disappeared—until the entire world was gray and quiet. The skies grew still ☁️, the lakes turned dull 💦, the trees lost their rustle 🍂. The Canvas Realm had gone completely colorless. 😔
But just when it seemed all was lost… a soft voice broke the silence.
“Well, my friends,” said Bob Ross 🎨, stepping gently into the scene, “it looks like we’ve got ourselves a bit of a happy little challenge.” With his paintbrush in hand 🖌️ and a smile in his eyes 😊, he looked around at the faded landscape.
“The colors are gone,” he said, “but don’t you worry. We can bring them back—one brushstroke at a time.” Bob reached into his bag 🎒 and pulled out something special: an empty painter’s palette 🎨.
Just then, there was a tiny rustle from Bob’s shirt pocket 👕. A small, fluffy squirrel 🐿️ peeked out, blinking at you with curious eyes.
“Oh—and this little fella?” Bob said with a smile. “That’s Peapod, my pocket squirrel. He’s tagging along to help us spot colors, and he’s especially fond of friendly trees.” 🌳 Peapod gave a cheerful squeak and nestled back into Bob’s pocket, his tail twitching playfully 🐿️💨.
Bob leaned in a bit, lowering his voice like he was letting you in on a secret 🤫. “Now, once we start painting, there’s something important to remember,” he said. “Every time you clean your brush, you give it a good rinse… then you give it a little shake. 🧼🖌️💦 I always said it’s the most fun part—just tap it on the side of the can, shake off the water, and let those giggles fly. 😄 It’s like cleaning out the old to make room for something new.”
He gave an imaginary brush a quick shake in the air, grinning 😄. “Trust me, you’ll love it.”
Bob leaned closer and added: “And that’s not all. As you read, you’ll grow as an artist too. You’ll level up—from a beginner with a brush 🖌️ to a master with a full set of tools 🧰. Each new level brings new things to help create your masterpiece—trees, clouds, mountains, lakes... whatever your heart can imagine." 🌳☁️⛰️🏞️
As you explore the Canvas Realm, you’ll not only bring back its missing colors—you’ll grow into a true artist 👨🎨. With every minute you read ⏱️📖 and every challenge you complete, you’ll level up and earn new tools from Bob Ross himself. These aren’t just tools—they’re symbols of your creative power, helping you shape the world around you, one happy little stroke at a time 🖌️💫.
With a book in your hand 📚 and a palette at your side 🎨, you took your first step forward 👣.
Bob gave a cheerful nod 😊. “Every good painting starts with a single stroke,” he said. “And every good story starts with a single page.”
And just like that, your journey began.
The colors may be missing, but your imagination is the key to bringing them back. 📚✨
📖 Log your reading minutes to level up, earn new tools from Bob Ross, and unlock special prizes along the way! Each level brings you closer to becoming a Master Artist—and restoring the beauty of the Realm, one happy little page at a time. 🖌️🌈
The Canvas Realm is full of hidden color—just waiting to be found!
Whether you're reading, watching, or making art, every challenge brings color back to the world—and brings you one step closer to becoming a Master Artist. 🖌️✨
When the colors vanished from the Canvas Realm, everything changed. The Happy Little Clouds floated away, looking for blue skies. The Friendly Trees wandered off, hoping to find warm sunshine. And Bob Ross himself set off on a gentle adventure to find them all.
Now, the Canvas Realm is still and quiet… and Bob needs your help.
He left behind a special note:
“Well, my friends,” Bob said with a soft smile, “our fluffy clouds and friendly trees got a little scared when the colors disappeared. I’ve gone out looking for them, but I sure could use your help. If you spot where they’re hiding—or where I’ve already checked—write down the secret code. Together, we’ll bring them home, one happy little clue at a time.”
🔍 Your Mission:
Search the library high and low for clues! You’ll find secret codes hidden on:
☁️ 20 Happy Little Clouds
🌳 20 Friendly Trees
🎨 20 Tiny Bob Rosses (places Bob has already searched)
🎁 Your Reward:
Each time you find all 20 of a kind, you’ll earn:
⭐ An extra entry into the grand prize drawing
🧲 A limited-edition magnet (1 for Clouds, 1 for Trees, 1 for Bob Ross)
That’s up to 3 BONUS grand prize entries and 3 fun magnets if you complete the whole search!
Help Bob bring the Canvas Realm back to life—one friendly tree, one happy cloud, and one quiet search spot at a time. 🎨✨
The Canvas Realm isn’t just calling young artists—it’s calling you, bold creators aged 13 and up, to take on a brand-new challenge...
Bob Ross has left behind a special kit with a mini canvas, paint, and a brush—and he wants to see what your imagination can do on a tiny scale!
Use your kit to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece and return it by Friday, July 19 at 6:00 PM to be featured in our Mini Art Show.
Whether you paint happy little trees, wild colors, or something totally unexpected, your tiny work of art will help bring joy and color back to the realm.
🏆 Grand Prize:
The teen artist and the adult artist with the best mini masterpiece will win an iPad!
Prizes will be given for second and third prizes as well.
(Small canvas, BIG prize!)
Pick up your kit today and start creating—because even the tiniest brushstroke can make a huge impact.
Mini Art Show Rules: