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Poonam Mistry

  • 5 stars across 5 books
Poonam Mistry is a freelance illustrator living in
the UK. She graduated in 2010 with a degree in
Graphic Design and Illustration from the University
of Hertfordshire. Her style incorporates her love
of nature and her Indian roots and explores the
relationships between pattern, shapes and colour.
Poonam's upbringing and childhood have heavily
influenced her work, in particular being surrounded
by Indian fabrics, Kalamkari textiles, Madhubani
paintings and hand painted ornaments. These
patterns and intricate details are featured heavily
in her style of work. She loves folklore tales and
stories of Hindu Gods and Goddesses and these
have been a rich source of inspiration in a number
of her illustrations. Poonam's work is drawn by
hand with black ink before she uses computer
software to add colour and adjust the composition
of her illustrations.

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You're Snug With Me You're Snug With Me
1st November 2018

You're Snug With Me

At the start of winter, two bear cubs are born, deep in their den in the frozen North. “Mama, what lies beyond here?” th... MoreYou're Snug With Me

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How The Stars Came To Be How The Stars Came To Be
3rd October 2019

How The Stars Came To Be

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED HOW THE STARS CAME TO BE? The Fisherman's Daughter loved to dance in the Sunlight, and bathe in t... MoreHow The Stars Came To Be

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The Midnight Panther The Midnight Panther
13th October 2022

The Midnight Panther

Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2024!A stunning fable about courage and finding your place in t... MoreThe Midnight Panther

(2 reviews) Review
How the Stars Came to Be How the Stars Came to Be
1st September 2022

How the Stars Came to Be

SHORTLISTED for the 2021 CILIP KATE GREENAWAY MEDALHave you ever wondered how the stars came to be?A beautifully designe... MoreHow the Stars Came to Be

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The Bear and the Seed The Bear and the Seed
19th March 2026

The Bear and the Seed

A gorgeously lyrical folktale about the importance of protecting our environment by Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry.... MoreThe Bear and the Seed

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The Bear and the Seed The Bear and the Seed

The Bear and the Seed

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Recent Reviews

  • The Midnight Panther

    The Midnight Panther

    by MrMurphy

    This beautifully crafted story is a celebration of courage, self-belief, and finding your place in the world. With its striking illustrations and gent...

  • The Midnight Panther

    The Midnight Panther

    by I_teach_muggles

    A panther with an identity crisis discovers that he is unique and wonderful in his own special way in another spellbinding picture book from Poonam Mi...

  • How The Stars Came To Be

    How The Stars Came To Be

    by KPH

    We were read this today at the library and thought it was amazing. Beautiful illustrations, all gold and sparkling, they really made the book. The sto...

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