Marigold is a bold, brash monkey that definitely walks to the beat of a different drummer. Her story is told in four interconnected stories. In the first story, Marigold refuses to give up her best friend: her purple coat. She wears the coat everywhere even to bed. She and her best friend Maxine alternately bug and love each other. Heide has created a character full of self-confidence and fabulous attitude that leaves the reader chuckling out-loud. Jill McElmurry's winning illustrations only add more charm and personality to Marigold, a character we won't soon forget.