Thank you for viewing this product. This is a safe, made-in-Japan wooden educational puzzle. While feeling the warmth of the wood, children can learn the names of animals in Japanese and English. They can also learn hiragana and the alphabet along with the cute illustrations, and enjoy the puzzle itself, killing two birds with one stone. It's A4 size, making it easy for children to use. To remove the puzzle pieces, push them out from the holes on the back (see photo 8). The paint used is safe even if a child puts it in their mouth, but please be careful of accidental swallowing of small parts. (When used by young children, parental supervision is recommended.) It is new and stored in a plastic bag, but please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about home storage. Type...Puzzle