This heartwarming story of friendship conveys an important message to children. The text is relatively long, written in hiragana and katakana. I purchased this to teach a child with developmental disabilities the importance of friendship. There are no markings, tears, or stains, but the cover has some creasing and minor scratches. Please purchase only if you understand that this is a used item. - Title: Let's Be Friends - Author: Hirotaka Nakagawa - Illustrator: Saeko Hirokawa - Price: 1,300 yen + tax - Publisher: Arisu-kan - Publication Date: June 2004, First Edition - Total: 32 pages