"The Amazing Adventures of Radish Toe" is a story, a poem, a song, and a fabulous art show in wacky, wonderful collages. . .appeals to multiple senses with its rhyme, tale, music, and colorful primal collages of spiritual transformation. . .and will be eagerly enjoyed by youngsters everywhere. . .also holds a special appeal for adult sensibilities. For a magical transforming experience, reach "The Amazing Adventures of Radish Toe" to you favorite child. You'll both be enriched immeasurably."
Midwest Book Review
The Amazing Adventures of Radish Toe, a loose retelling of the fairy tale Rapunzel, is imbued with mythic content appealing to both children and adults with a youthful, playful attitude. Follow the adventures of the loveable monkey Radish Toe as she is kidnapped from her family by a devious snake until being saved by a brave loyal giraffe. Talking animals, exotic settings, impossible situations, and beautifully descriptive language communicate the importance of friendships
and how right-mindedness can prevail over misfortune. Adding to the book are Momi’s beautiful illustrations. Composed of oil monoprints on
shaped handmade paper, each illustration lovingly brings to life the characters, jungles and islands of Radish Toe’s world. Momi has exhibited work nationally and internationally as a professional printmaker, bookbinder, painter and hand paper maker. She brings these skills to create the space and mood for the tale of The Amazing Adventures of Radish Toe.
Writer and illustrator Adrienne Momi has always had a passion for the classic stories and adven- tures of mythology and archaeology. Inspired by these tales, Momi brings her unique artistic and academic background to the world of children’s literature to create stories and art of timeless and ageless appeal.
