The present invention relates to a book comprising a first outer cover having a substantially planar body defining a first aperture extending therethrough; a second outer cover having a substantially planar body defining a second aperture extending therethrough; and at least one inner element located between the first and second outer covers, the or each inner element having a substantially planar body defining an inner element aperture extending therethrough; wherein at least a portion of the first and second apertures and the or each inner element aperture are aligned with one another to define a receiving aperture extending through the book.

The present invention relates to a book comprising a first outer cover having a substantially planar body defining a first aperture extending therethrough; a second outer cover having a substantially planar body defining a second aperture extending therethrough; and at least one inner element located between the first and second outer covers, the or each inner element having a substantially planar body defining an inner element aperture extending therethrough; wherein at least a portion of the first and second apertures and the or each inner element aperture are aligned with one another to define a receiving aperture extending through the book.

A children's book includes pages having text in a first orientation and pages in a second orientation, the first and second orientation related by being upside down relative to each other. As a child reads the book from a first end, the child encounters up a page with writing in both orientations, instructing him to turn the book upside down, close, and re-open the book. As the child re-opens the book that was turned upside down, the story continues from the opposite end of the book.

A children's book includes pages having text in a first orientation and pages in a second orientation, the first and second orientation related by being upside down relative to each other. As a child reads the book from a first end, the child encounters up a page with writing in both orientations, instructing him to turn the book upside down, close, and re-open the book. As the child re-opens the book that was turned upside down, the story continues from the opposite end of the book.

A method of providing a book binding assembly in the form of a stack of hardcovers for making hardcover books, with the hardcovers having pressure sensitive adhesives on both sides for securing a cover wrap onto the hardcovers. Liner sheets are disposed over the upper hardcover and intermediate the hardcovers of the stack to protect the various adhesive elements. The liner sheet is then used to accurately apply a cover wrap to the hardcover on which the liner sheet is disposed.

A journal for writing comprising a front cover and rear cover attached via a hinge. The front cover and rear cover enveloped by a plush fabric creating a soft unibody of an animal or character. Anatomical features carried by the front cover. The anatomical features including a face having facial features resembling the facial features of a particular animal or character. The anatomical features including certain features which are raised in a three dimensional manner above the soft unibody providing for a stuffed animal or character presentation. A plurality of writing surfaces carried within the front cover and said rear cover providing for a journal for writing.

A journal for writing comprising a front cover and rear cover attached via a hinge. The front cover and rear cover enveloped by a plush fabric creating a soft unibody of an animal or character. Anatomical features carried by the front cover. The anatomical features including a face having facial features resembling the facial features of a particular animal or character. The anatomical features including certain features which are raised in a three dimensional manner above the soft unibody providing for a stuffed animal or character presentation. A plurality of writing surfaces carried within the front cover and said rear cover providing for a journal for writing.

A decorative book cover with only one folded front flap and an evenly spaced grid printed on the inside surface that can be used to cover books of all sizes and binding types and give them a uniform, color-coordinated, decorative effect for styled shelves and displays. The front panel of a books cover can be inserted in the front flap of the cover so that the cover can be pulled tight around the book and wrapped just like a normal cover and the back flap then folded like a classic paper dust jacket and then easily removed and fitted to another book of a different size; the printed grid allows for easily trimming the cover down for odd sized books.

A decorative book cover with only one folded front flap and an evenly spaced grid printed on the inside surface that can be used to cover books of all sizes and binding types and give them a uniform, color-coordinated, decorative effect for styled shelves and displays. The front panel of a books cover can be inserted in the front flap of the cover so that the cover can be pulled tight around the book and wrapped just like a normal cover and the back flap then folded like a classic paper dust jacket and then easily removed and fitted to another book of a different size; the printed grid allows for easily trimming the cover down for odd sized books.

A book binding assembly in the form of a stack of hardcovers for making hardcover books, with the hardcovers having pressure sensitive adhesives on both sides for securing a cover wrap onto the hardcovers. Liner sheets are disposed over the upper hardcover and intermediate the hardcovers of the stack to protect the various adhesive elements. In addition, the liner sheets possess attributes which enable an end user to accurately apply a cover wrap to the hardcover on which the liner sheet is disposed.