The Midnight Panther

A stunning fable about identity, confidence, and self-acceptance from three-time Greenaway-shortlisted artist Poonam Mistry (How the Stars Came to Be).

Panther is not like the other cats: Leopard has beautiful spots, Tiger has impressive stripes, and Lion has a magnificent mane. But Panther is small, shy, and plain. The other cats say he is not special.

So Panther runs away to find somewhere he truly belongs. He gives himself a mane like Lion, stripes like Tiger, and spots like Leopard. But, with the help of Wind, Rain, Sun, and Moon, Panther discovers that he is perfect as he is. Will he finally summon the courage to scale the treetops and answer the call of the ink-black night?

An original fable written and illustrated by artist Poonam Mistry, The Midnight Panther embodies self-love, individuality, and diversity. With sumptuous art infused with South Asian influences, Mistry's latest picture book speaks to everyone learning to love themselves.