“Mr. Marigold’s Paints the Town” is a picture book written by Barbara Aggerholm explores the tension between urban life and artistic expression. It follows a city worker who paints yellow poles by day and secretly pursues his artistic dreams in his studio by night. By contrasting the dull, gray tones of the city with the vivid, vibrant world of his creations, the story highlights how art quietly weaves itself into everyday life—bringing warmth and hope to the world around us.
iJungle Book Merit Award 2025
