''Reading Is My Escape to a Better World.''

• Hot-air balloons float up from of the pages of a book and into a cloud-filled night sky on this appealing beaded bookmark.

• Attached: A silky tassel with three accent beads.

• A bonus on the back: A handy printed ruler in inches and centimeters.

• Bookmark is printed on sturdy, smooth-finish card stock.

• Design is embellished with gloss highlights.

• Bookmark measures 2-1/2'' wide x 7-1/8'' high.

• Bookmark is encased in a protective clear plastic sleeve.

• Warning: Choking hazard, small parts. Not for children under 3 years.