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In the whimsical land of North Dakota, every child is an artist in the making. Picture it, vast prairies stretching out like a blank canvas, waiting to be splashed with the colors of their imagination! The kids here are as bright and diverse as a painter's palette, each one unique, from those with sunshine yellow hair from Fargo to those with eyes as blue as the Missouri River. Our story is about these young North Dakota Picassos and the adventures of their mischievous friend, Brushy the magical paintbrush. Oh, Brushy! His bristles are as colorful as a rainbow after a summer rain and he has the ability to bring any painting to life. He loves dipping himself into pots of magical paint and canvases that are alive with pictures of bison, honey bees, and the charming Western Meadowlark, the state bird. Imagine the laughter that echoes across the plains when Brushy gets naughty and splatters paint. One day, he might turn your hair as blue as the Dakota skies or another day, make your dog look like a walking piece of modern art! Yet, amidst all the giggles and fun, Brushy helps the kids of North Dakota create masterpieces that mirror their beautiful state. Their paintings are a symphony of colors that reflect the pink and orange hues of the setting sun or the deep greens of the vast farmlands. Oh, the joy of being a child artist in North Dakota, where the plains serve as inspiration and Brushy, the magical paintbrush, adds an extra touch of fun and excitement. It's a magical world where the paintings come alive, dogs become art pieces, and laughter fills the air.