Describes the life cycle of the giant saguaro cactus, with an emphasis on its role as a home for other desert dwellers.

An introduction to cactuses, a plant family of some 2000 species which share the ability to store water.

"As the summer sun sets over the desert, creatures gather for a very special event. The saguaro cactus is about to bloom. Join pollinating fruit bats, howling mice, and other animals on their journey to visit the flower in this beautiful nature-inspired story."--