'The Night Flower' is written and illustrated by Lara Hawthorne, and tells the story of the Saguaro Cactus, found in the Sonoran desert. The flowers of the cactus are special because they only bloom once a year, and for this short period, attract an abundance of wildlife, large and small.
This wonderful book is a celebration of that very night, and Lara captures it beautifully with her delicate and detailed illustrations.
Woodpeckers, bees, squirrels and lizards all leap and dance from far and wide to see the special event...
"...its white velvet petals unfurl and reach high, and a thick fruity fragrance fills the night sky"
Little ones can also play along with the 'Did you spot...?' feature to be found at the end of the story where they can look our for Bobcats, mice and grasshoppers.
Here are a few favourite pages...
(photos above © Love Print Studio,
illustrations © Lara Hawthorne)
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