Dragon Nanny

C. L. G. Martin, Martin. Aladdin Paperbacks, $3.95 (32pp) ISBN 978-0-689-71451-1

Comically captivating pictures highlight the tongue-in-cheek tale of Nanny Nell Hannah, who, about to be eaten by the fierce Dragonia, offers her baby-sitting services in exchange for her life. Ages 5-8. (Mar.)

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