From the time a tiny puriri moth's egg falls onto the forest floor, this book follows the life cycle of that moth - Pepetuna. For five years Pepetuna hides in the puriri tree, eating and sleeping until the time is right.
Then one warm spring evening, he pushes a hole through the door of his home.
He crawls out with his strong new legs and breathes the fresh air.
Then he stretches out his beautiful new wings, ready to fly up into the moonlight . . . for just one night.
Through the clever use of illustrations showing the first five years of a young child's life, the reader can experience the concept of time and how long it takes for Pepetuna to grow and be ready for that single night.
