Sam the cat makes a mess. Can Min and Nan fix it? This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds c, m, n, s, and i and high-frequency words I, own, said, the and you. 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.