What happens when something doesn’t work the first time? Sage is building a kite. Snip. Snip. Uh oh. It’s not quite right. Frustrated and ready to quit, Sage takes a pause… and decides to try again. Sage Tries Again is a quiet, relatable picture book for ages 4–7 about perseverance, patience, and learning to keep going when something feels hard. Through simple language and expressive illustrations, young readers see mistakes, big feelings, and the steady determination to try again — without lectures or heavy lessons. A thoughtful growth mindset story about effort, resilience, and not giving up on yourself.