This book is written for parents who want to give their preschool children the best possible start as they begin their learning-to-read journey. The approach is based on decades of experience and research by both the author and that of others of international renown. It is a fully illustrated practical guide that takes parents step by step through from the first steps to sharing books. The book is designed to be a keep-sake where parents can keep a record of their child's early steps to reading. The approach is based on the simple fact that learning to read is child's play; it is not rocket science and everyone can do it.