I read this a few times and then stored it on my bookshelf. There are no noticeable stains, and it's perfectly readable. This 230-page book explains effective ways to communicate with children with developmental disabilities and those in the gray zone. - Title: Words of Encouragement to Help Children with Developmental Disabilities & Those in the Gray Zone Grow "Without Rushing" and "Without Getting Angry" - ISBN: 9784874899028 - Contents: Points on how to use words to encourage the growth of children with developmental disabilities and those in the gray zone. - Author: Yukiko Hamada - Publisher: Meiji Tosho Publishing - Number of pages: 230 pages Thank you for looking.