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Cover of Sage Thinks Twice by C.J. Crompton

The Fourth Collection

Sage Thinks Twice

looking before you leap

A giant pile of autumn leaves is just begging to be jumped in — and, cheered on by a friend, Sage is one running leap from diving in headfirst without a single thought. Then a wise goat named Juniper shares the tale of the fox and the goat in the well, and the trouble that a quick pause can spare you. Sage stops, looks first, and discovers a cold, muddy puddle hidden right in the middle of the pile.

A lively, funny picture book about thinking before you act, self-control, and looking before you leap, Sage Thinks Twice is a modern story inspired by the timeless wisdom of Aesop's Fables — here, "The Fox and the Goat in the Well." Perfect for reading aloud with children aged 3–8.

Coming September 15, 2026
Animal friend
Juniper the Goat
Inspired by Aesop's
The Fox and the Goat in the Well
Reading age
3–8
Format
Paperback, 8.5 × 8.5 in
ISBN
979-8-952113-20-6

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