I'll come back to leave a proper review of this story later - it's late here. But I'll just say for now that this is one of the best stories I have ever read! I think you have captured the wonder and curiosity of a newly awakened Beleg wonderfully.

And, after having read this, I was asked for a drawble of Beleg, and I couldn't help but be inspired by your story and so drew this: Beleg and the Bear. I thought I would share it with you too, in appreciation of this lovely story.