The Midnight Panther

Poonam Mistry weaves a captivating fable with stunning illustrations about courage and finding your place in the world.

Panther loves the rainforest, but sometimes he feels as though he doesn’t belong in the same way the other animals do—especially the other big cats. Panther desperately wishes he had the same bold qualities as Tiger, Lion, and Leopard. Thus begins Panther’s adventure though the trees to find a way to be just as special and dazzling. With some guidance and a few mishaps, Panther finally discovers his own strength and beauty among the stars in the night sky.

Poonam Mistry graduated with a degree in graphic design and illustration from the University of Hertfordshire in England. Her style incorporates her love of nature and her Indian roots and explores the relationships between pattern, shape, and color. She has been short-listed for the Kate Greenaway Medal three times: in 2019 for her debut picture book, You’re Safe with Me; in 2020 for You’re Snug with Me; and in 2021 for How the Stars Came to Be. Poonam Mistry lives in Leicester, England.