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.