Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot

Modern CGI does wonders for this colorful bunch, giving new dimension and detail to the characters and making the special powers of their trademark Belly Badges that much more magical in kids' eyes. Of course, the downside is that when the stuffed replicas of these adorable characters hit store shelves, your tots are bound to be even more drawn to their favorites.

But lovable, cuddly, and ever engaging, the Care Bears have delighted kids for decades by personifying the myriad of feelings familiar to preschoolers. Whether you're cheery, adventurous, or even a little grumpy on any given day, there's a bear who knows what you're going through, and watching how the circle of friends sees past their differences to embrace one another has positive social messages for tots. A likely fan favorite among the Welcome to Care-a-Lot cast is newcomer Wonderheart Bear, whose youthful curiosity gives a voice to all kinds of preschool-age questions.