"Research shows that students unable to read well by the end of the third grade are more likely to leave school and have fewer good options for jobs as adults." (America Reads Challenge, U.S. Department of Education). Parents and caregivers who read to young children lay a strong foundation for future literacy. (U.S. Dept. of Education) But how can you lay the foundation without the access to books? Research has shown that the connection between letters, words, and sound is essential to a child's early cognitive development. Without exposure to printed material, children find that this connection is not easily made and achieving reading fluency is difficult. Children are thus easily frustrated, and reading becomes a discouraging burden, rather than an enjoyable activity. (Neuman, White House Summit of Early Childhood Cognitive Development). According to the National Research Council, 1998, the size of a preschoolers vocabulary can be a predictor of reading success. Children's vocabulary can be developed by being read to daily. Research shows that provided with books, encouragement, parents are more likely to read to young children. (Needleman, et al., 1991) What is the single most powerful medium for learning? Print! (Neuman, White House Summit of Early Childhood Cognitive Dev.)