The Night Flower

Written and illustrated by Lara Hawthorne

Witness the desert's night flower bloom, a fleeting spectacle of life and color.

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32 pages· ~600L

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As the sun sets over Arizona's Sonoran desert, a rare spectacle unfolds. For one night, a desert flower blooms, drawing creatures from all around. Experience the vibrant transformation as bats, mice, and reptiles gather for this natural wonder. What secrets does this fleeting bloom hold in the heart of the desert?

From the publisher

An exquisitely illustrated nonfiction picture book about a desert flower that blooms for just one night a year As the summer sun sets over the Sonoran desert in Arizona, wildlife gathers to witness a very special annual event. The night flower is about to bloom. For a few short hours, the desert is transformed into a riot of color and sound as mammals and insects congregate for this miracle of nature. Explore the fascinating desert ecosystem, from pollinating fruit bats to howling mice and reptilian monsters, in this beautiful nonfiction picture book.

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