A little bear explains that he cares about the feelings of others and that others care about him.

A little girl's smile as she skips down the street in New York inspires a neighbor to send cookies to her grandson in Mexico, and the good will soon spreads around the world.

"There are many things that go away: leaves fall, tears dry, music lasts only for a few moments, and bubbles pop, vanishing without a trace. Everything in life passes, moves on, or transforms--except one thing that never fades."--Amazon.com.

The concept of bucket filling is an effective metaphor for encouraging kind and considerate behavior and for teaching the benefits of positive relationships. Updated and revised, this 10th anniversary edition will help readers better understand that "bucket dipping" is a negative behavior, not a permanent label. It also explains that it's possible to fill or dip into our own buckets.

"Today is the First Annual Care-A-Lot Caring contest. Which Care Bears will show how to care the most? ..."

On a special Christmas Eve some of the toys made in Santa's workshop travel back to the North Pole to fulfill a little fir tree's wish.

"The reader is encouraged to be caring and to take a stand when someone uses hurtful words." --

As a project for an unusually open class in sex education, Livvie and her boyfriend David learn to care for a pregnant young neighbor, and as they become deeply involved with her and with each other, they learn about love and caring and eventually about pain and courage.

"A . . . dual-language picture book, written in English and Ojibwa, intended to foster reconciliation among children and encourage them to show each other love and support"--Provided by publisher.

The Bear family has just heard some exciting news: Aun Min's baby has arrived! Now Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear have a new cousin to love and care for. This series celebrates the joy of faith, family, and friends. The inspirational tales instill values essential to a wholesome and fulfilling life.