thecatlover77 Collection

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Baby-Faith Nelson

This little cutie doesn't know much about God yet but is eager to learn!

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

Ed Write

This guy bears an uncanny resemblance to the Guide Magazine editor—who also happens to draw Thumbuddies! (This is the Thumbuddy persona for Guide editor Randy Fishell.)

Rhymin’ Simon

At home or on the streets, Simon has the funky beats. He has a natural gift for rhyme, something he does all the time.

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Adam Numbers

From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!

Jim Nast

Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."

Chaplain Charlie

This pastor-turned-military chaplain shows soldiers how God can strengthen them in all circumstances.

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Duncan Hooper

Spectacular slam-dunks frequently make him the center of attention.

Heinz the Hound

This mixed-breed mutt is lovable—but very sloppy!

Eaton Greene

Sometimes obsessive about his vegan diet, Eaton is on a mission to share the facts about fruits and veggies with anybody who will listen!

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Jack Hammer

A concrete thinker, Jack is always ready to shake things up!

Joy Singh

Joy is so happy about her friendship with Jesus that she wants everyone to take note!

Jim Nast

Jim hopes to someday write an inspirational book for teens called "How to Live a Well-Balanced Life."

Olive Pitt

Whether it's the school salad bar or a church potluck, she's all about fast finger food.

Nurse Payne

Talk about a big shot! Don't poke fun at Nurse Payne or she just might poke you back!

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

Secret Giver

He knows firsthand how much more fun it is to give than to receive! (But don't ask his real name—that's a secret too!)

Junior Reeder: Special Guide 70th Anniversary Thumbuddy

Junior is the younger brother of Thumbuddy Ima Reeder. When they got copies of the first Junior Guide, as it was called in 1953, they thought the magazine was "peachy keen"!

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

Richard M. Bezzle

Oh, no! This businessman got greedy and secretly stole money from his employer! Currently a criminal, there's always hope for redemption.

Layton Doolittle

When it comes to work, he's never on time and always stops before he starts.

Jollie Ollie

From bigspins to kickflips, Ollie knows all the tricks of the skateboarding trade. (That doesn't mean he can perform them all, of course, but he's trying!)

Curly Q

He hates his hair, but what's there is there. He's about to straighten things out, though!

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

Appaloosa Luci

Here's a fun-loving equestrian who's a perfect match for her horse. Who knows where they're headed next!

Baby-Faith Nelson

This little cutie doesn't know much about God yet but is eager to learn!

Booker Sayles

In his store or door-to-door, Booker has lots of reading material to spend your allowance on!

Branch Forrester

Still single, this public servant thinks a great date involves a walk in the woods—to count invasive insects.

Adam Numbers

From algebra to calculus to quantum physics, you can count on Adam to get it right!

Big Mean Eugene

So far, this huge bully has yet to outgrow his meanness. Maybe that's because he hasn't met Jesus.

Olive Pitt

Whether it's the school salad bar or a church potluck, she's all about fast finger food.

Jazzmyn Reed

The school band was never the same after this saxophone player blew into town!

Mission Plane Jane

This energetic and mission-minded pilot is ready to take off when you are!

Amazing Grace

Grace always thinks before she speaks—and it often involves saying something nice about someone.

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