Summary
When their father disappears one day, Napí and her little brother Niclé decide to leave their village to find him. They set off up river on a raft. As they go, their search assumes a magical quality, becoming a journey of self-discovery. Turtles carry the raft on their backs; the children are transformed into deer; and other animals offer help and advice. Finally, an armadillo tells them that if they return home, they will find a big surprise awaiting them! Featuring award-winning Domi's richly evocative art, Napi to the Mountain has the imaginative interest and timeless appeal of the Mexican folk culture that inspired it.
Antonio Ramirez is a writer and gifted artist who lives in Mexico. He is the author of the three titles in the Napi series of picture books.
Domi is a well-known Mazateca artist, whose vivid illustrations appear in many children's books, including The Story of Colors by Zapatista leader Subcomandante Marcos, The Night the Moon Fell (La noche que se cayó la luna) and The Race of Toad and Deer (La carrera del sapo y el venado), both by Pat Mora. She has also illustrated The Girl from Chimel and The Honey Jar, by Rigoberta Menchú and Dante Liano. She lives in Tlaquepaque, Mexico.
