Bigtime the Encouraging Bear says

Choose Love
Over Hate

Spreading Love & Positivity Throughout Underserved Communities

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One Family

Meet the Family

The heart of the Bigtime Universe — leading with love, kindness and protection.

Love Bigtime the Encouraging Bear Bear “Choose Love Over Hate” Kindness Shavon Etheia Bear “Always Kind. Very Sweet.” Protection LaShonda Bear “I Protect. I Care. I Love.”

Our Mission

Love is a Life Lesson

🕊️ Anti-violence
🌟 Positive choices
🤝 Community engagement
📚 Educational empowerment

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Friends & Life Lessons

Meet Our Friends

Nine friends, nine lessons — wisdom, peace, strength and more.

Wisdom Lil Wiley Owl “Use Wisdom. Make Good Choices.” Gentleness Tam Deer “Be Gentle. Be Loving. Be Kind.” Love Toya Butterfly “Love Changes Everything.” Vision Duke Eagle “See It. Believe It. Become It.” Joy Kenny Squirrel “Smile Big. Live Happy!” Peace T-Baby Turtle “Stay Calm. Walk in Peace.” Awareness Teisha Raven “Pay Attention. Stay Aware.” Strength Temarquise Buffalo “Stand Strong. Never Give Up.” Street Awareness Joe the Coyote Coyote “Be Smart. Move Wise. Stay Safe.”

Merchandise

Take the Message Home

Plush, books, bandanas and encouragement kits the whole family will love.

Bigtime the Encouraging Bear Plush

Soft, huggable Bigtime the Encouraging Bear plush teaching love.

$24.99

Choose Love Over Hate Tee

Soft cotton tee with the core message front and centre.

$22.99

Bigtime: Choose Love (Storybook)

The flagship picture book introducing Bigtime.

$16.99

Bigtime Encouragement Kit

Bigtime plush + bandana + sticker + affirmation card.

$34.99

Bigtime the Encouraging Bear Affirmation Bandana

“Choose Love Over Hate” — wear the words.

$9.99

Character Sticker Pack

12 glossy stickers — one per character.

$5.99

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