Cute Care Bears

Work of Heart Bear is the most creative Care Bear of all. She's artistic and imaginative. She reminds us that we can all express our feelings while we create beautiful things when we put our heart into it. She shows this with her tummy symbol - an artist's palette with hearts. My One and Only Work of Heart Care Bear (3rd from left)

Thanks-a-lot Bear is the special bear who reminds us to thank people who have been nice to us. She is quite thoughtful and loves to write notes and give gifts. Her bright symbol shows us that we make our world a brighter place whenever we say a single magic word - "Thanks!" Thanks-a-Lot Care Bear Collection

Take Care Bear is one very careful bear. As Care-a-Lot's expert on "looking before you leap," she teaches others how to be safe and careful. She is also a warmhearted bear who wishes the best for everyone. Her symbol shows her caring, careful nature - a smiling heart hugging a star. My Take Care Bear Collection

Sweet Dreams Bear whispers delicious thoughts as you sleep. She helps others have the best mornings by giving them the happiest dreams. This charming bear knows smiles aren't just for daytime. She wants you to rest as pleasantly as her tummy symbol - a drowsy moon drifting off to dreamland.

Ready, set, go! In sports and off-court, Superstar Bear dazzles everyone with her winning attitude. Whether she wins or loses, this bear always keeps going all out! Whatever you're doing, remember what her tummy symbol means - at the center of every "star", there is a big heart. My Super Star Care Bear Collection

Smart Heart Bear approaches her world with a sense of wonder and delight. Always questioning even the simplest things she is continually learning and encourages others to do the same. She thinks a curious, open mind is so important she shows it with her symbol - a teacher's apple! My Smart Heart Care Bear Collection

Shine Bright Bear believes we should try to shine in all we do, and that includes putting a special polish on how we look. She loves dressing up to look her best and she is Care-a-Lot's fashion princess. her symbol shines too - it's a bright sun inside a heart. My Shine Bright Care Bear Collection

Hopeful Heart Bear is brimming with hope and happiness. She knows a positive outlook is very important. Hopeful Heart always looks on the bright side and knows how to share her hopeful ways with others. Her tummy symbol is a heart glowing with a rainbow of happy rays! My Hopeful Heart Care Bear Collection (on the right)

There's always music in the air for Heartsong Bear. This lively bear loves every kind of music and she loves the way music helps us communicate and get in touch with our feelings. She Can turn almost any feeling or sound into a song. Her symbol? Heart-shaped music notes, of course! My Heartsong Care Bear Collection

Baby Hugs Bear is a sweet and loving little girl Care Bear. She's very affectionate and gives hugs to everyone. She's also very curious and often gets into mischief. Her symbol, a smiling star coming out of a heart, shows her outgoing, loving nature. My Baby Hugs Care Bear Collection

Always There Bear reminds us that people we love never leave our hearts or thoughts, even when we might be apart from them. If you miss someone special, Always There is ready with a big, comforting hug. Her tummy symbol shows what she knows best - love keeps hearts together. Always!

The cute, cuddly Care Bears are born from images of stars, rainbows, hearts, clovers and clouds. Though already named the "Care Bears," American Greetings and its partners use the code name "Project II" to keep their development under wraps! In 1983, the first ten original Care Bears officially introduced themselves in cards, toys and entertainment. They are: Tenderheart Bear, Birthday Bear, Good Luck Bear, Friend Bear, Bedtime Bear, Grumpy Bear, Wish Bear, Funshine Bear, Cheer Bear, and Love-a-lot Bear. The bear's first TV special, The Care Bears in the Land Without Feelings, is broadcast nationwide! My Care Bears Collection!