Sam on a Trip

Nan and Sam the cat are off to visit Dan and Min. Dan and Min are glad to see them. This title in the Budding Blossom Stories series focuses on initial sounds b, d, h, and r and high-frequency words a, see, the, and to. 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.