Wow! You're smack in [the] middle of [the] battlefield. You'll find [the] Power Stars that Bowser stole inside [the] painting worlds. First, talk to [the] Bob-omb Buddy. (Press [B] to talk.) He'll certainly help [you] out, and so will his comrades in o[the]r areas. To read signs, stop, face [the]m and press [B]. Press [A] or [B] to scroll ahead. You can talk to some o[the]r characters by facing [the]m and pressing [B].