Local author and artist Adrienne Momi announces the launch of her new illustrated children’s book The Amazing Adventures of Radish Toe. Illustrated by Momi’s two-sided oil monoprints on shaped handmade paper, the book features a poem-like story about a monkey named Radish Toe.

The book launch will be held December 15th at the Museum of Art and History @ the McPherson Center located at 707 Front Street in Santa Cruz at 6:00 p.m. The event is complimentary and there will be a reception of light appetizers and wine sponsored by Ventana Vineyards. The reception is from 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. followed by an author talk by Momi and book signing.

Soft cover versions of the story will be available for purchase beginning December 15th at the event as well as from Amazon and Borders online as well as through Momi’s Facebook page and a website www.adriennemomi.com. Cost for the book is $19.95.