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The Night Flower: The Blooming of the Saguaro Cactus Hardcover – Picture Book, March 12, 2019

by Lara Hawthorne (Author, Illustrator)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 34 ratings
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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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  1. Reading age
    3 - 7 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  5. Dimensions
    8.88 x 0.39 x 11.38 inches
  6. Publisher
    Big Picture Press
  7. Publication date
    March 12, 2019
  8. ISBN-10
    1536206164
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1536206166
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K-Gr 2—Hawthorne makes her nonfiction debut with this beautifully illustrated introduction to the saguaro cactus. Covering 24 hours in the Sonoran desert, the book's pages are principally filled with depictions of the flora and fauna in the desert, while rhyming quatrains provide a lively description of the activity that can be found in the habitat. The text and renderings at the beginning of the book demonstrate the central role saguaros play in Southwestern America's diurnal wildlife: providing food, water, and shelter for the many animals Hawthorne showcases. When night finally falls, nocturnal pollinators flock to the saguaro as its magnificent flower blooms by moonlight. The text is as informative as it is lyrical; however, the real attraction here is the illustrations. The clean lines and minimalist style lend themselves particularly well to the starkness of a desert landscape, while including enough detail in the animal renderings to ensure scientific accuracy. Five pages of illustrated back matter include the parts and life cycle of a saguaro, trivia on various desert animals, and a glossary of biology and botany terms used throughout. VERDICT With its rhyming text and stylized illustrations, this wonderful read-aloud possibility for an elementary school science unit will fascinate readers while conveying the importance of the saguaro in the desert ecosystem.—Katherine Barr, Cameron Village Regional Library, Raleigh, NC

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Hawthorne's clean, elegant watercolor illustrations depict in striking detail a variety of flora and fauna, including the grasshopper mouse, which can stand on its hind legs and howl; the Gila woodpecker, which nests inside the cactus; a variety of insects; and the lesser long-nosed bat. The illustrations effectively convey the drama of the big-sky terrain and anticipation of the night flowering...A lightly done but compelling explanation of symbiosis among environment, animals, and plants that will appeal to science and visual arts enthusiasts alike.
—Kirkus Reviews

Beautifully, delicately illustrated pages bring the desert and its plants and animals to life in this nonfiction picture book told in clever and informative rhyming text...A great addition to children's nonfiction picture-book collections.
—Booklist

Hawthorne makes her nonfiction debut with this beautifully illustrated introduction to the saguaro cactus...With its rhyming text and stylized illustrations, this wonderful read-aloud possibility for an elementary school science unit will fascinate readers while conveying the importance of the saguaro in the desert ecosystem.
—School Library Journal

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Big Picture Press; Illustrated edition (March 12, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1536206164
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1536206166
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.88 x 0.39 x 11.38 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 34 ratings

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tiffnickk
5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST book about the desert!
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2020
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As an Arizona native I was taken in by the beautiful artwork, the sweet rhyme and the author's clear love for the desert and its grace. We borrowed it from the local library and I've had my eye on it ever since. This one was bought as a gift for my Mother who is a teacher, she singled it out as her favorite of the ones I gave her. BUY THIS BOOK! I can't wait to buy another one for me, and any other teacher friends I have!
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Michelle P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful artwork
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2019
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This is a beautiful book. I saw it at a national park store but on Amazon it was half the price.
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tvtv3
5.0 out of 5 stars Nicely Written and Quite Informative
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2019
THE NIGHT FLOWER is a non-fiction children’s book about the saguaro cactus. The book is written in rhyme. It does a good job of showing how the cactus and its environment are normally. Then it goes into detail what happens on the night that the flowers on the saguaro cactus blooms. At the end of the book, there is a page that illustrates the life cycle of the saguaro cactus, a page that illustrates the different parts of the cactus, two pages that talk about other animals and plants seen in the book, and one-page glossary.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated and informative text
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2019
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This is a very beautifully illustrated book about night blooming cactus in the desert and the wildlife that depends on it. I though there would be more of a story, but it’s really an informative text. Regardless, my 4 year old liked reading it.
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