Nan is working the garden. Sam the cat gets covered in mud. What will Nan do? This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds c, d, g, m, n, and s and high-frequency words a, off, and should. 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.
