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Cover of Sage and the Sunny Way by C.J. Crompton

The Third Collection

Sage and the Sunny Way

kindness opens doors

When another child won't give up the best swing at the park, Sage tries everything forceful — demanding, arguing, tugging — and only makes the other child dig in harder. Then a warm-winged butterfly named Sunny shares the story of the day the North Wind and the Sun argued over who was stronger, and how gentle warmth won where a howling gale could not. Sage trades pushing for a smile and an invitation to play — and makes a brand-new friend.

A gentle, sunny picture book about kindness, gentleness, and getting along with others, Sage and the Sunny Way is a modern story inspired by the timeless wisdom of Aesop's Fables — here, "The North Wind and the Sun." Perfect for reading aloud with children aged 3–8.

Animal friend
Sunny the Butterfly
Inspired by Aesop's
The North Wind and the Sun
Reading age
3–8
Format
Paperback, 8.5 × 8.5 in
ISBN
979-8-952113-09-1

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