The item was shipped promptly. When it arrived, I was a little disappointed... The book I received has a smaller, solid green hardcover, without the cover art displayed on Amazon (not that this is necessarily the seller's fault). After keeping the book for a few days, I've decided that I like the version of the book I was sent. The book is in decent condition, definitely used by a child (as is evidenced by Crayon scribbles), but without any distracting flaws.