Do you know of a resource that explains how children learn how to read? I can�t remember how I learned how to read. I know I read before kindergarten, but I�m not sure how or at what age. I have a hard time remembering what I did this morning.

I can�t figure out what DS is doing now. I�m used to him memorizing books and �reading� them to us, or recognizing words associated with symbols (e.g., the red Target circles). However, recently he�s �read� words I�ve never introduced to him in any context (e.g., coffee). How do they (kids) do that? It�s not really reading is it?