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The Midnight Panther

Poonam Mistry author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Templar Publishing

Published:20th Jun '24

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The Midnight Panther cover

A stunning fable about acceptance of who you are from Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry

A stunning fable from Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry

Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2024!

Panther is not like the other cats. Leopard has beautiful spots, Tiger has impressive stripes and Lion has a magnificent mane. Panther is small, shy and dark.


One night he decides to go and find out where in the jungle he really belongs. Finally summoning the courage to scale the treetops, he answers the call of moonlight and ink-black night. Perhaps up among the stars he will find out something about his own strength and beauty.

A stunning fable about courage and finding your place in the world, with beautiful illustrations by Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry. The perfect gift book.

The Midnight Panther is a truly joyous read that will appeal to readers of all ages. Its deceptively simple story of finding your place in the world is wonderfully enhanced by the incredible illustrations. This is truly a book to treasure. * School Reading List *
Mistry's mesmerising and inspirational fable about courage and self-discovery resonates with colour, fabulous design and atmospheric illustration. The perfect gift for little ones seeking their own way in the world. -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post *
heartwarming, sensitive and a joy to read * Check 'Em Out Books *
A meaningful tale about recognising your own strength and beauty [...] stunning picture book for young children. * Juno Magazine *
A visual masterpiece. -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List *
Rich colors and spellbinding patterns add a dreamlike quality to this fable about being true to yourself * Forward Reviews *
An eye-catching, elegantly illustrated, and tenderly told tale of burgeoning self-confidence. * Kirkus Reviews *
The fable-like story unfolds to show how the panther's timid nature and self-doubt slowly grow into self-confidence. Mesmerizing visuals underline the beauties of nature and of embracing oneself. * The Horn Book *

ISBN: 9781787418936

Dimensions: 300mm x 221mm x 5mm

Weight: 280g

48 pages