There are no folds, markings, or tears, and the book is in good condition with little sign of use. There are slight scratches on the cover. Humans communicate through words. This book was created with the intention of introducing the role of words and encouraging play with them by presenting pairs of opposite words such as "big/small" and "long/short," and depicting situations where those words are actually used. - From the Fukuinkan Shoten HP "Ooki Chochin Chiisai Chochin" (Big Lantern, Small Lantern) Fun Opposites By Satoko Kako Kagaku no Tomo Special Edition Fukuinkan Shoten [For those considering purchasing multiple books] Because we ship via "Yu-Packet Post," we can send up to three books together. Please contact us through "Request to purchase multiple items."