What if you were in Candy Land?

Everything would be made out of candy. They would have black licorice hair, and laffy-taffy bodies, with gumdrop noses. Gobbstopper eyes. Red Vines for lips.

What kind of pets would they have?
Their bodies would be made out of--I don't know if it's candy or not, but at least it's sweet: fruit snacks. The puppy ears would be made out Pringles potato chips.

Would people in Candy Land ride bikes?
I don't know... What would they be made out of? This time it's your turn to think about it.

Well, how about peppermint sticks for the bike frames, but what would you make the wheels out of?
Pepperment candy. Those little mint circle things.

That makes sense. So, what are the rivers like in Candy Land?
I don't know! Chocolate milk?

Like in Willie Wonka's Chocolate factory?
Umm hmm.

Are there ducks swimming in the chocolate milk?
Yes. And we gotta talk about what they're made of... because they're candy.

What are they made of?
The beaks are made out of chips. The bodies are strawberry shaped fruit snacks. And the eyes are M&M's.

Don't ducks poop in the chocolate milk?
Yes, they poop jelly beans.

That's disgusting!
But delicious!

Hi there! It's Matti and Grandpa Birdsong

This is a special blog from Matti and Grandpa. We'll be posting examples of our artwork here. And maybe some pictures of our book covers.

This first picture is by Matti. It's called Susie with Stars. Matti drew it for fun, using Grandpa's Cintiq tablet. You can see it in a new book coming out soon. Grandpa Brett used it in the book to decorate one of the main character's bedroom.