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Pretty Paisley Prints -- Picture Book Reviews

The paisley prints sparkle and stage an imaginary wilderness for little Panther to discover his superpower.


Characters: Little insecure Panther; bold fearless Tiger; proud Lion; vane Leopard; rain, sun, moon, wind


Theme: self-discovery


Conflict: Poonam Mistry leverages the power of conformity to stage Panther's journey of self-discovery.


Plot summary: Panther shows the reader his world and shares with them his fears.


Pather then embarks on a journey to become like the other big cats. But Wind, Sun, and Rain are wise and know that Panther is special in a different way so they disrupt Panther's attempts at conformity.


Now stricken with sadness too, Moon's brilliance distracts Panther and he forgets his fear, enabling him to discover his superpower.


Perspective: A third-person narrator


Setting: A paisley-print-wild wilderness that is candy for the eyes


Intricate book cover featuring a black panther surrounded by floral patterns, birds, and stars on a navy background. Text: "The Midnight Panther" by Poonam Mistry.
The Midnight Panther Book Cover


ISBN-13

9781536238716

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Publication date

10/1/2024

Page

48

age

3 to 7



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