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There’s a Panther in our Garden is the second book in my Bagheera the Black Cat series. The richly illustrated, rhyming picture book is available in paperback from outlets including:
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Allison Parkinson
Clear Concise Creative Writing
There’s a Panther in our Garden
There’s a Panther in our Garden tells the true story of a feral black cat who found love, safety and belonging in a south London home.
The full-colour picture book uses humour, hand-drawn illustrations and rhyming verse to tell the story of the black cat’s journey from starving stray to much-loved family member.
There’s a Panther in our Garden is the second book in the Bagheera the Black Cat series and will appeal to cat lovers of all ages.
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Why I wrote There’s a Panther in our Garden
My muse for this rhyming story and illustrations is our black cat Bagheera (aka Baggy). He came hissing and spitting into our lives in 2025. Starving and feral, he showed no prior signs of human connection. But, for some reason, he chose us and has never left us since that chance summer meeting in our back garden…in Catford!
Although still very timid at times, he has an amazing presence – and a knack of showing us exactly what he feels about our actions. He is the master of blatant, unapologetic cattitude – and we love him for it!
I hope my story and illustrations resonate with you and the feline friends that make your lives complete.
Baggy is also the star of my poetry book: Cattitude – the first book in my Bagheera the Black Cat series.
