and just keep in mind that each child is different. Both of my kids learned how to read before Kindergarten - one was a very strong reader. He tested out at the 5th grade reading level by mid year his K year. I can't say I'm responsible for that - he is a very determined child.
Reading to your child is probably the best single piece of advice that I have.
I also loved the Bob books -
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0439145449/qid=1116949186/sr=8-1/ref=pd_csp_1/103-0401632-9569416?v=glance&s=books&n=507846The Bob books are quite wonderful- they introduce a couple of sounds with each book. The words are simplistic as are the pictures. They really do seem like a modern version of the See Jane Run type of books.
My oldest picked these up when he was four, and had quite the aha! moment when he read his first one. My youngest started into them just before Kindergarten. You might check to see if your library has the sets before running out and buying them. They are just soft cover booklets.