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This is a gift with the best of both worlds. Children get to create their very own magical bear and then get a bear to love. Affordable priced from £7. Children get to choose from over 80 bears and animal friend then they have the fun of putting him or her together and no-sew required!  As well as a whole host of cuddlies to chose from teddy bear clothes and accessories  are also available. 

This award-winning teddy bear brand Be My Bear has teamed up with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity for a gloriumptious partnership which aims to raise vital funds and awareness for seriously ill children across the UK.

The partnership has seen the Roald Dahl Charity mascot, ‘Marvin, the Marvellous Crocodile’ brought to life as a lovable licensed character and added to the extensive range of build anywhere bears and animal friends currently available from Be My Bear. Ten percent of all proceeds from Marvin will be donated to the charity, which funds Roald Dahl specialist children’s nurses in communities across the UK.  Each nurse provides expert care and support to children with serious illnesses and their families.

The charity was set up in memory of Roald Dahl (originally as the Roald Dahl Foundation) by his widow Felicity, shortly after his death in 1990.  A fitting tribute to her husband, who generously gave his time and money to help seriously ill children and their families, many he never met.

Pippa Thomas, Managing Director of Be My Bear said, “We are thrilled to be working with such a marvellous charity helping to support more than 21,000 children each year. It has been an exciting journey bringing to life one of the great Quentin Blake’s characters ensuring we captured Marvin’s snappy personality in our design. We anticipate whoopsy whiffling sales and a giganticus boost for the charity!”

Be My Bear’s special limited edition ‘Marvin, the Marvellous Crocodile’ character is available now priced at just £20.00 and can be purchased direct from www.bemybear.com or a selection of retail outlets.  Marvin is sure to be a phizz-whizzing hit with kiddles (children for those of us who don’t speak Dahl’s Gobblefunk language) and adults alike, not to mention a cherished piece of Dahlesque history for collectors worldwide.

Be My Bear have a product for every occasion, from gifts to party packs, the choices are endless.  Find out more about the amazing world of Be My Bear by visiting www.bemybear.com. The quality of the fun fur is soft and very tactile. This is a well made toy that will last your child many many cuddles.

 

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By Penny McCarthy

Penny McCarthy is a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Parents News UK, a pioneering publication launched in 1993 to serve the needs of busy parents in Southwest London. Alongside her husband, Fergus McCarthy, Penny played a crucial role in the rapid expansion of the printed edition, which grew from a local startup to a widely circulated monthly publication with a reach of 192,000 copies across Kent, South London, and beyond. Under Penny’s leadership, Parents News quickly became a trusted resource for families, providing valuable information on education, entertainment, sports, and family-friendly events. Her vision helped the publication extend its influence with franchises in Northern Ireland and Cornwall, catering to a growing demand for accessible, family-oriented content. In 1997, recognising the importance of digital media, Penny spearheaded the launch of Parents News UK Online. The website initially mirrored the content of the printed editions and has since evolved into a comprehensive online resource for parents, achieving significant popularity with up to 700 daily hits. In 2017, the publication transitioned fully to an online platform, continuing to inform and engage families across the UK. Today, Penny remains deeply involved in the ongoing success of Parents News UK, focusing on innovative advertising opportunities and future growth plans. Her dedication to supporting families through accessible and practical content has made Parents News a cherished name in households across the country.

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