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Bear Hugs
Meet the Care Bears!
By Carma Haley Shoemaker
Secret Bear
– Color: golden orange; Symbol: heart lockSecret Bear is the mime of the group. He prefers to act out everything in a comical Harpo Marx fashion. Secret Bear uses pantomime, distorted expression and even charades to get his message across. Secret Bear is the confidante of each and every Care Bear, having the power to guard secrets like no one else.
Bedtime Bear
– Color: blue; Symbol: moon with a hanging star With Bedtime Bear's sleepy eyes, he ensures everybody gets enough sleep. It's his job to bring sweet dreams to all his friends. Whenever you see him, he is always sleepy.
Cheer Bear
– Color: pink; Symbol: rainbowCheer Bear is the Care Bear cheerleader. She is spunky and totally optimistic. She has the power to get the adrenaline flowing and the spirit to win almost anyone.
Forest Friend Bear
– Color: tan; Symbol: bear and a rabbit with a treeForest Friend Bear is the friend to all creatures, large and small, as well as all things in the forest and beyond. It is his job to protect the forest and all those who dwell there, or even just those who are visiting.
Good Luck Ber
– Color: green; Symbol: clover