Whooos Awake in the Desert

Jenny Holt’s debut picture book Who-o-o’s Awake in the Desert captures all the beauty of the desert while showcasing a diverse group of creatures and the scenery there is to offer in this environment. All the little critters are preparing for bed while the watchful owl soars above observing the dwindling hours of daylight. The vibrant and endearing illustrations of the animals with the landscape in the background perfectly frame the words on each page. The rhyme and rhythm of Who-o-o’s Awake in the Desert allows the book to both lull the little ones to sleep and teach children about word patterns and the plants and animals in the desert ecosystems. The illustrations mirror this, starting off bright and vivid, moving towards more dark and dusky tones as the book comes to a close. This nighttime story will be a favorite for any and all lovers of the desert.