A host of fire-breathing monsters with wings and clawed feet includes the benevolent dragons of the Far East and Latin America as well as the treacherous fiends of European lore. The 30 full-page illustrations to color include a Balinese spirit king, Greek temple guardian, English wyvern, and dragons from Norse, Polish, Egyptian, and other cultures. Russian-born Arkady Roytman graduated with honors from the Savannah College of Art and Design. His science fiction, fantasy, and children's book illustrations have appeared in numerous magazines and galleries across the country.