Sam the cat's bed is a tad bit sad. Can Nan find him a new one? This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds b, c, g, n, and s and high-frequency words a, does, see, the, and want. Budding Blossom Stories provide the first steps of independent reading, serving as a bridge between phonological awareness instruction and decoding written English, with a focus on initial sounds and high-utility, high-frequency words. Rich, colorful illustrations enhance the reading experience, providing content to discuss characters and settings in more depth.