Pages are clean and unmarred; jacket is encased in clear plastic library cover with barcode on the front; "withdrawn" is stamped in blue on first page (which is also blue); two dates are also stamped on upper right corner of the same page. The entertaining text is intended for a general audience, being full of stories of various animals, including Alex the parrot and Koko the gorilla. It is detailed, but easy to read.

ISBN: 9780738203409