by Cecilia Minden (Author), Becky Down (Illustrator)
Sam the cat sits and watches out his window. Who does he see? This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds b, c, n, p, s, and t and high-frequency words a, does, and see. 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.
