Nan is busy, and Sam the cat is right there with her. Will he ever get a chance to nap? This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds c, g, n, s, and u. 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.