Very good, almost like new children's Christmas story book. Colorful illustrations are big and pretty. Hardcover with dust jacket and as a bonus an Audio CD with a storytime recording of this story read by the author. Author, Marilee Joy Mayfield. Illustrator, Tracy La Rue Hohn. The wear is light on the cover only, boards are great and looks exactly like the images on the covers. No tears, no stains, no markings. Spine is tight and straight. Leaping Antelope Productions, 2006. Approximate size, 10 x 10. Easy to read print. "A forlorn little snowman hopes, prays and yearns with all his heart for a beautiful melodie voice so he can rejoice by singing Christmas carols just like the human children do." "A cherry red cardinal renews his hope and a kind young girl brings him a gift, a Christmas miracle happens....." Original sold for $18.95.Excellent book for a age 5-10 year child! Not many of these to be found with the Audio CD, so hurry! - from Amzon