Small Bear, Big Dreams : One Bear's Adventure to Change the World

Small Bear, Big Dreams is a PreK-12 educational program teaches the values of respect for all people and acceptance of individual differences. The life of Matthew Shepard is chronicled in the storybook, Small Bear, Big Dreams. Within its pages, teddy bears celebrate Matthew's life and aspirations as well as his struggles. A vision of hope and the celebration of diversity are central to this touching story. The educational program includes an activity guide, Teachers? guide, activity book and an assortment of unique teddy bears that illustrate the value of diversity. A pro-active approach is taken in the lessons to teach compassion, acceptance and respect; as well as promote the promise that one person can make a difference. By providing resources and a framework, we will complement and strengthen the work already in progress in the campaign against hate, bullying, prejudice, hate language and intolerance.Galles, Timothy is the author of 'Small Bear, Big Dreams : One Bear's Adventure to Change the World', published 2006 under ISBN 9781599714998 and ISBN 159971499X.