Mom spent week after week teaching Sage to explore, Under logs, in cold streams and along the seashore. He studied each animal, flower and bug, Learning more every day as he grew from a cub. Sage, the little bear cub, and his mom have just left their den after a long snowy winter. From ants to whales, from lakes to forests, Sage wants to learn about EVERYTHING! This adventurous rhyming story by Kathryn Lentz shows children that they can observe, try new ways and learn from their families to become a very smart person. Want to read 10 amazing animal facts? Look in the back for Sage’s Very Fun Facts! Sage the Very Smart Bear is a charming read for ages 4-8. Kathryn Lentz is also the author of Gramps the Awesome Otter , Millie the Marvelous Mini , and Max with One Ear Up and One Ear Down .