There is a little shelf wear but no writing in this book. "Handwriting Without Tears: Kick Start Kindergarten 2018" is a trade paperback workbook published by Handwriting Without Tears. Written by Jan Z. Olsen and Emily F. Knapton, the book is designed for preschool and elementary school students with a beginner level of language arts. The publication features illustrations and 96 pages of content related to education, language study, and English language teaching. The program is focused on teaching handwriting and literacy skills through a unique approach that does not include writing on the pages, making it an engaging and effective tool for young learners in the United States.