Published throughout the 1980s by Parker Brothers, Scholastic, and later by Random House, The Care Bears books expanded the pastel world of the original greeting-card and television favorites into heartwarming storybook form. Each tale follows the bears of the Kingdom of Caring—Tenderheart, Cheer, Grumpy, Funshine, and friends—as they spread kindness, teamwork, and empathy from the clouds of Care-a-Lot down to Earth. Filled with bright watercolor illustrations and simple, comforting messages, the series embodied the gentle optimism of 1980s children’s publishing. Today, these vintage titles remain beloved for their colorful nostalgia and timeless reminder that caring really does make the world brighter.
