- The attention of a loving adult
 - Someone to look up to who loves to read
 - A peaceful, comfortable spot for reading and writing
 - A variety of age-appropriate books
 - Alphabet cards with pictures
 - Magnetic alphabet letters or ABC blocks
 - Choice of writing tools: crayons, washable markers, chalk, finger paints, pencils
 - Various writing surfaces: unlined paper, construction paper, banner paper, note cards, chalkboard, dry erase board, painting paper and easel, sidewalk or sandy beach
 - Puppets, stuffed animals, dolls or other toys for story 鈥減rops鈥 and pretend play with books
 - His very own library card:聽It鈥檚 free.