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Cover of Sage and the Golden Eggs by C.J. Crompton

The Third Collection

Sage and the Golden Eggs

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Sage has a wonderful job: caring for a neighbor's remarkable hen, Goldie, who lays one shining golden egg every single morning. But one a day soon feels far too slow, and Sage's grabbing and rushing to get them all at once nearly spoils the whole magical thing. Then Goldie shares a gentle tale of a greedy family who simply couldn't wait — and lost their golden gift entirely. Sage learns to slow down, and the daily egg becomes something truly wonderful to look forward to.

A warm, gentle picture book about patience, gratitude, and the best things coming one at a time, Sage and the Golden Eggs is a modern story inspired by the timeless wisdom of Aesop's Fables — here, "The Goose and the Golden Eggs" (told gently, with a hen, and no harm done). Perfect for reading aloud with children aged 3–8.

Animal friend
Goldie the Hen
Inspired by Aesop's
The Goose and the Golden Eggs
Reading age
3–8
Format
Paperback, 8.5 × 8.5 in
ISBN
979-8-952113-11-4

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