A picture book depicting the growth of creatures in nature. - Title: Cicada's Shed Skin - Series: Little Science Friends - Author: Yoshie Takayanagi - Illustrator: Hayato Horii There are no noticeable stains. Thank you for looking. Monthly Many Wonders Cicada Souvenir This is an old book, so there is some staining on the back cover, but the inside is clean. We have no pets or smokers in our home.